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All NBA members attending the 2025 Midwest Clinic are invited to join us for our annual NBA General Membership Meeting and Reception.Thursday, December 18, 2025 4:00-5:00 PM General Membership Meeting Regency CD Ballroom - Hyatt (2nd Continue Reading

With a heavy heart, we announce that Gladys Wright, one of the most influential pioneers for women in music, has passed away. Her career was defined by excellence, advocacy, and a series of historic "firsts" that shaped the landscape of music Continue Reading

The National Band Association is saddened to learn of the passing of NBA Past President Edward S. Lisk.  In addition to serving as president of the NBA from 1990-1992, Mr. Lisk also served as NBA Executive Secretary from 1997-2002.  He was a Continue Reading

WINNER - RICARDO ARANARicardo Arana has been named as the winner of the 2025 NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest with his original work "Opportunity and Freedom."  During the 2025 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Ricardo will be recognized at Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following ensembles who have been selected to perform for the 2026 NBA/CBDNA Eastern Division Conference to be held at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, on March 19 - 21, 2026. Bridgewater-Raritan High School Wind Continue Reading

 The Summer 2025 edition of the NBA Journal is now available.  To view the Journal online, visit the NBA Journal Archive page (log in required). Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following ensembles who have been selected to perform for the 2026 NBA/CBDNA North Central Division Conference to be held at the University of Michigan on April 9 - 11, 2026. Libertyville High School Wind Ensemble Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following ensembles who have been selected to perform for the 2026 NBA/CBDNA Southern Division Conference to be held at the University of South Florida on February 19 - 21, 2026. Tara Winds (Marietta, Georgia) Andrea DeRenzis Continue Reading

The Winter 2025 edition of the NBA Journal is now available.  To view the Journal online, visit the NBA Journal Archive page (log in required). Continue Reading

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