HCPS FL Logo Curriculum and Instruction
Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2014
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2014 Florida All-State Elementary Chorus (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) Elementary All-State Chorus is a unique music education opportunity for Florida students. Two hundred and eleven students in fourth and fifth grades across the state of Florida were selected to perform in the 2014 Elementary All-State Chorus at the FMEA's Professional Development Clinic-Conference.

Music teachers submitted student auditions that were digitally recorded and then rated by specific criteria.  Students rehearsed with their music teachers and on their own and then joined together with students from around the state for intense rehearsals and a final concert on January 10, 2014, at the Tampa Convention Center.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Melanie Faulkner, Supervisor, Elementary Music
Barbara B. Hancock   Wynne A. Tye
Instructional Leadership Director, Elementary
(813) 272-4455
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20140304_628 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 02