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During the recent NBA General Membership meeting at the 2022 Midwest Clinic, it was announced that Julie Giroux and Frank Ticheli will be the 2023 recipients of the National Band Association Academy of Wind and Percussive Arts award.  Both will be Continue Reading

The Academy of Wind and Percussive Arts (AWAPA) award was established for the purpose of recognizing those individuals who have made truly significant and outstanding contributions to furthering the excellence of bands and of band music. It is not Continue Reading

Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named Division Recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award! SOUTHERN DIVISIONHagerty High School - Brad Kuperman and Brian Kuperman, Continue Reading

All NBA members attending the 2022 Midwest Clinic are invited to join us for our annual NBA General Membership Meeting and Reception.Tuesday, December 20, 2022 4:00-5:00 PM General Membership Meeting McCormick Place - CC22 Continue Reading

"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

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