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
2022 Al & Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award Recipients
The National Band Association is pleased to announce that Professor Marcellus Brown and Mr. Michael Nakasone are the 2022 recipients of the Al and Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award. This award is presented for lifetime achievement rather than Continue Reading
2023 AWAPA Recipients Announced – Julie Giroux & Frank Ticheli
During the recent NBA General Membership meeting at the 2022 Midwest Clinic, it was announced that Julie Giroux and Frank Ticheli will be the 2023 recipients of the National Band Association Academy of Wind and Percussive Arts award. Both will be Continue Reading
2022 AWAPA Recipient Bruce Leek Recognized
The Academy of Wind and Percussive Arts (AWAPA) award was established for the purpose of recognizing those individuals who have made truly significant and outstanding contributions to furthering the excellence of bands and of band music. It is not Continue Reading
2022 Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award – Division Recipients
Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named Division Recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award! SOUTHERN DIVISIONHagerty High School - Brad Kuperman and Brian Kuperman, Continue Reading
The NBA at Midwest 2022
All NBA members attending the 2022 Midwest Clinic are invited to join us for our annual NBA General Membership Meeting and Reception.Tuesday, December 20, 2022 4:00-5:00 PM General Membership Meeting McCormick Place - CC22 Continue Reading
2022 NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest Winner Announced
"It Matters" by Clint Bleil is the NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest winner for 2022. This original work will be performed by the United States Air Force Airmen of Note, directed by Master Sgt. Lucas Brandon, at the 2022 Midwest Clinic. Continue Reading
NBA Journal – Summer 2022 Edition Now Online
The Summer 2022 edition of the NBA Journal is now available online. Members will need to log in to view the digital version. Continue Reading
New Video – “Urban Light” by James David
A new video of the NBA 60th Anniversary commission Urban Light by James David is now available. This video features audio from a performance by the University of Iowa Symphony Band under the direction of Dr. Mark Heidel accompanied by a video of the Continue Reading
James F. Keene (1949-2022)
The National Band Association is saddened to learn of the passing of NBA Past President James F. Keene. Professor Keene served as Director of Bands at the University of Illinois from 1985 until his retirement in 2008. He previously served on the Continue Reading