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The Summer 2022 edition of the NBA Journal is now available online.  Members will need to log in to view the digital version.  Continue Reading

  The National Band Association is saddened to learn of the passing of NBA Past President James F. Keene.  Professor Keene served as Director of Bands at the University of Illinois from 1985 until his retirement in 2008. He previously served on the Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following elected members to the 2022-24 NBA Board of Directors:NBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Randall Coleman (TN) President-Elect: Jason Fettig (MD) Vice President: Matt Temple (IL) Immediate Past President: Continue Reading

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

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

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

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 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