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Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named National Recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award!  Cuthbertson High School (Waxhaw, NC) Todd Ebert, Samantha Liddle, and Katie Continue Reading

The National Band Association is pleased to announce that Ed Lisk and John Thomson (posthumous) are the 2024 recipients of the Al and Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award. This award is presented for lifetime achievement rather than for a single Continue Reading

During the recent NBA General Membership meeting at the 2024 Midwest Clinic, it was announced that Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser is the newest recipient of the National Band Association Academy of Wind and Percussion Arts award.  He will be formally Continue Reading

The winners of three National Band Association composition contests were announced recently during the NBA General Membership Meeting at the 2024 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.  2024 NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest Continue Reading

The American Bandmasters Association Research Center at the University of Maryland has created a video celebrating the legacy of NBA Hall of Fame member Gladys Stone Wright.  The video may be viewed at this link.  Continue Reading

All NBA members attending the 2024 Midwest Clinic are invited to join us for our annual NBA General Membership Meeting and Reception.Thursday, December 19, 2024 4:00-5:00 PM General Membership Meeting McCormick Place - Prairie B5:00-6:00 Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named Division Recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award!NORTH CENTRAL DIVISIONO'Fallon CCS District 90 Schools - Kate DeMonica and Continue Reading

The Summer 2024 edition of the NBA Journal is now available online in a digital format.  To view the Journal, visit the Journal Archives page (member login is required). Continue Reading

The Spring 2024 edition of the NBA Journal is now available online in a digital format.  To view the Journal, visit the Journal Archives page (member login is required). Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following individuals who have been elected (or are returning) to positions on the National Band Association Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 biennium.President: Jason Fettig (University of Continue Reading