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
2020 Programs of Excellence National Recipients Announced
The NBA would like to congratulate the 2020 National Recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award.LaVilla School of the Arts – Jacksonville, FLDr. Ann Adams-Valle, Thomas Flynn, Christopher Banks - DirectorsWest Salem High Continue Reading
Southern Division Conference Performers Announced
The following ensembles have been selected to perform at the 2020 CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference to be held on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on February 20-22. Hoover High School Continue Reading
North Central Conference Performers Announced
The following ensembles have been selected to perform at the 2020 CBDNA/NBA North Central Division Conference to be held on the campus of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, on February 20-22. Carmel High School Wind Symphony I Continue Reading
NBA/Alfred Young Band Composition Contest Winner
The National Band Association is pleased to announce that Gradients by Andrew David Perkins is the winning composition of the 2018 NBA/Alfred Young Band Composition Contest. Mr. Perkins says the following about his piece:"In physics, gradients Continue Reading
YCCMP Participants Selected
Participants have been selected for the 2019 Young Composer & Young Conductor Mentor Projects to be held on June 17-21 in Washington, DC. Congratulations to the following individuals: Conductor ParticipantsGiovani Estefano Continue Reading
2018 Programs of Excellence Division Winners Announced
The NBA would like to congratulate the 2018 Division Winners of the Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award. All Division winners will be given automatic consideration for the National Award.SOUTHERN DIVISION: Oakton High School – Vienna, Continue Reading
NBA at Midwest 2018
Schedule of National Band Association meetings during the 2018 Midwest Clinic: Wednesday, December 19, 20189:00 AM - Executive Committee Meeting9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - NBA Revelli Composition Contest Committee Meeting9:00 AM - Continue Reading
2019 Young Composer & Conductor Mentor Project
The NBA is pleased to announce the mentors for the 2019 Young Composer & Conductor Mentor Project. Composer mentors will be Mark Camphouse, Frank Ticheli, and Brian Balmages. Conductor mentors will be H. Robert Reynolds, Lt. Col. Don Schofield, Continue Reading
NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest Winner Announced
Init 1 by Matt Horanzy is the NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest winner for 2018. This original work will be performed by the United States Air Force Airmen of Note, directed by Master Sergeant Ben Patterson, at the 2018 Midwest Clinic. Continue Reading