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NBA Past President Kenneth Bloomquist (1980-1982) passed away in the early morning hours of August 6th at the age of 89. Professor Bloomquist was a wonderful friend and mentor to many in the National Band Association. For those who did not know Ken Continue Reading

The CBDNA/NBA North Central Division Conference will be held on April 7-9, 2022, at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.  Elementary, Middle, Junior High, High School, Military, and Adult Community Bands interested in performing at the conference Continue Reading

The National Band Association announces the creation of a new committee designed to have open conversations about inclusion, diversity, equity, and awareness within the NBA and the profession as a whole.  The new IDEA Committee will provide guidance Continue Reading

The National Band Association is pleased to announce that the inaugural recipient of the Al and Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award is Colonel Hal Gibson. A past commander/conductor of the US Army Field Band and founding conductor of the US Continue Reading

Congratulations to Loras John Schissel on being named the next recipient of the National Band Association AWAPA award during the virtual NBA General Membership meeting on December 15, 2020. The formal presentation of the award will take place at the Continue Reading

The National Band Association is pleased to announce that The Lighthouse Keeps Watch by Brooke Pierson is the winning composition of the 2020 NBA/Alfred Young Band Composition Contest.Pierson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Continue Reading

The NBA Merrill Jones Composition Contest is designed to promote quality compositions for younger bands.  Every two years, the Merrill Jones Composition Contest Committee evaluates submitted works to select the piece they believe best reflects this Continue Reading

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