"It Matters" by Clint Bleil is the NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest winner for 2022. This original work will be performed by the United States Air Force Airmen of Note, directed by Master Sgt. Lucas Brandon, at the 2022 Midwest Clinic. Continue Reading
NBA Journal – Summer 2022 Edition Now Online
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
New Video – “Urban Light” by James David
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
James F. Keene (1949-2022)
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
Election Results for 2022-2024 Biennium
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
Spring 2022 NBA Journal now available
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