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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

The Winter 2024 edition of the NBA Journal is now available for members in a digital format on the NBA Journal Archives page.  Print copies of the Journal should be arriving in member mailboxes soon. Continue Reading

The National Band Association is pleased to announce that Paula Crider and Jay Gephart are the 2023 recipients of the Al and Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award. This award is presented for lifetime achievement rather than for a single Continue Reading

The NBA Programs of Excellence initiative recognizes quality programs at all levels. Those programs and educators which challenge students and promote standards of excellence will be honored nationally through this initiative.Congratulations to Continue Reading

At the NBA General Membership meeting on December 21st, the National Band Association announced two new individuals who will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors - Julian E. White and Roy Holder.  A formal induction Continue Reading

The NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest is designed to recognize outstanding compositions that help further the cause of quality literature for bands in America.  Each year, the William D. Revelli Composition Contest Committee evaluates Continue Reading

All NBA members attending the 2023 Midwest Clinic are invited to join us for our annual NBA General Membership Meeting and Reception.Thursday, December 21, 2023 4:00-5:00 PM General Membership Meeting McCormick Place - Prairie B5:00-6:00 Continue Reading

The NBA joins the band world in mourning the loss of composer and conductor, Robert W. Smith. He was a giant in the band profession, and one of the kindest people you could ever meet. As one of the most prolific composers of the last 40 years, his Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following ensembles who have been selected to perform for the 2024 CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference to be held at the University of Memphis on February 29 - March 2, 2024. Freedom High School Symphonic Winds (Orlando, Continue Reading