Florida: State of Band
Florida band is way bigger, more organized, and more complicated than you think.
From statewide classifications and assessment rules to the politics of marching circuits, Joe Latez and Bailey break down how Florida’s band world actually works—and why it keeps producing strong programs across an eight-hour state.
Ryan Ashley sits down with Joe Latez, director of bands at Satellite High School in Melbourne, and Bailey, who teaches at Delora Middle School in Satellite Beach, for a deep look at the systems shaping music education in Florida. This isn’t just geography and logistics—it’s a look at…
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