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At the 2019 Midwest Clinic, the National Band Association presented Distinguished Service Awards to two individuals in recognition of their tireless contributions to the NBA over the years. The members of the NBA would like to congratulate and Continue Reading

CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference - February 20-22 (Northwestern State University - Natchitoches, LA)For information and registration, visit cbdna.nsula.edu.CBNDA/NBA North Central Division Conference - February 20-22 (DePaul Continue Reading

The national winner of the 2019-2020 Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence was announced recently at the 2019 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.  Congratulations to DeSoto High School of DeSoto, Texas and band director Delton Brown on Continue Reading

The NBA would like to congratulate the 2019 National Recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award.Arbor Creek Middle School – Carrollton, TXRylon Guidry, DirectorW. H. Oliver Middle School – Nashville, TNSusan Waters, Katie Continue Reading

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, the National Band Association will induct the two newest members of the NBA Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors - Dr. David Gregory and Mr. Michael Nakasone.Dr. David Gregory is the founder of and the Continue Reading

Congratulations to Craig Kirchhoff on being named the next recipient of the National Band Association AWAPA award during the NBA General Membership meeting at the 2019 Midwest Clinic. The formal presentation of the award will take place at the 2020 Continue Reading

The NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest, sponsored by Bob Rogers Travel, 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 Continue Reading

Schedule of National Band Association meetings during the 2019 Midwest Clinic:Tuesday, December 17, 20193:30 PM - Past Presidents Nominating Committee Meeting (Hilton Room 4M)Wednesday, December 18, 20199:00 AM - Executive Committee Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named Division Winners of the Music Education Alliance 2019-2020 Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence!SOUTHWESTERN DIVISIONDeSoto High School - Delton Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named Division Winners of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award!EASTERN DIVISIONSpring -Ford High School - Seth Jones, Director (Royersford, PA)NORTH Continue Reading