The National Band Association is excited to offer the opportunity to observe performances and rehearsals at the upcoming Young Composer and Young Conductor Mentor Project involving the United States Air Force Band under the direction of Col. Larry Continue Reading
Foster Project Award Applications due June 15
Applications for the Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence for bands in historically underserved and disadvantaged communities is due on June 15. Please go to this link for more information: http://www.musicedalliance.org/award/ This Continue Reading
Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence Application Due Date
Applications for NBA National Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Awards recognizing outstanding high school and middle school bands are due on JUNE 15. Application materials can be found here: https://nationalbandassociation.org/awards-recognition/ Continue Reading
2017 Young Composer/Conductor Participants Selected!
Congratulations to our 2017 NBA Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project Participants! 2017 Composer participants: Zachery S. Meier, “Reigniere" for Wind Ensemble (2016). Currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Iowa. MA, Continue Reading
Young Composers and Conductors Mentor Project Due Monday April 3
Event: 12th Bi-Annual NBA Young Composer, Young Conductor Mentor Project Dates: Wednesday, June 14- Friday, June 16. Location(s): Washington, D.C. & George Mason University Ensemble-In-Residence: The United States Air Force Band Deadline Continue Reading
NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest Winner Announced
Each year, the NBA William D. Revelli Memorial Composition Contest Committee gathers at the Midwest Conference to select the piece they believe best reflects the mission to help further the cause of quality literature for bands in America. The 2016 Continue Reading
National Blue Ribbon Recipients Announced
The National Band Association is pleased to announce that the following school band programs have been named national recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award. Lake Braddock High School (VA) - Michael Luley & Patrick Continue Reading
Fraschillo to Receive AWAPA
Congratulations to Dr. Tom Fraschillo on being named the next recipient of the NBA AWAPA award during the NBA General Membership meeting at the 2016 Midwest Clinic. The formal presentation of the award will take place at the 2017 Midwest Clinic. The Continue Reading
General Membership Meeting and (Free) Reception at Midwest!!
Join us on Thursday at 4:00 pm in Room CC22 for our annual NBA General Membership Meeting at the Midwest Clinic. Room CC22 --- Complimentary reception to follow at 5:00 pm courtesy of Bob Rogers Travel Continue Reading
2017 Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project with the U.S. Air Force Band!
Click here for information on the 2017 project! Continue Reading