TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The director of FAMU's Marching 100 has been named the president-elect of the Florida Music Education Association.
On Friday morning, Florida A&M University made the official announcement on their twitter page.
Shelby R. Chipman, Ph.D., director of bands at FAMU, has been named president-elect of @FLMusicED! #StrikingFromTheTop pic.twitter.com/1VdJPup6yv
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) January 18, 2019
According to the FAMUAN newspaper, Chipman was awarded the honor Saturday at the organization’s annual convention in Tampa.
The Miami native began his journey at FAMU, where he earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Music Education.
Dr. Chipman completed his master’s degree in music education at the University of Illinois, and received his Ph.D. in music education from the Florida State University College of Music.
Currently, Dr. Chipman serves as music director/conductor of the Tallahassee Big Bend Community Orchestra, as well as the Florida collegiate advisor, and the Southern Division for the National Association for Music Education.
The Florida Music Education Association, is an organization that promotes Florida music directors, music education research, organizes professional development programs, and broadens teachers’ knowledge and interest in their profession through affiliation with colleagues.
According to the FAMUAN, Dr. Chipman is the second FAMU alumnus and the third FAMU professor to be named president-elect.
He will serve as president-elect for two years and then from 2021-2023, he will become the organization's official president.
