The Spring 2022 edition of the NBA Journal is now available in a digital format. To view, visit the NBA Journal Archives page. This page is accessible to members only and requires a log in. Continue Reading
2022 Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project Participants
Thank you to all the talented composers and conductors who applied for this summer's event. We are happy to announce the participants for the June 2022 Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project in Washington, D.C.: Composers and their works: Henry Continue Reading
2022 NBA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
At the NBA General Membership meeting on December 16th, the National Band Association announced three new individuals who will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors - Lowell Graham, Joseph Hermann, and Don Wilcox. A Continue Reading
2021 Al & Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award Recipients
The National Band Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Julian White and Mr. Roy Holder are the 2021 recipients of the Al and Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award. This award is presented for lifetime achievement rather than for a single Continue Reading
2021 William D. Revelli Composition Contest Winner Announced
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
The NBA at Midwest 2021
The National Band Association is either hosting or being featured in several events at the Midwest Clinic this year. We invite you to attend the following: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:15-1:15pm The NBA at 60: The Past, Present, Continue Reading
Kenneth Bloomquist (1931-2021)
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
Call for Performers – 2022 North Central Division CBDNA/NBA Conference
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
NBA Establishes IDEA Committee
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
Al & Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award
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