A new resource provided by the Library of Congress has been added to the Member Resources page (https://nationalbandassociation.org/resources/documents/). This document contains a listing of music resources available to educators through the Library Continue Reading
NBA/Alfred Young Band Composition Contest
Application information for the 2020 NBA/Alfred Young Band Composition Contest is now available. For details, visit https://nationalbandassociation.org/composition-contests/. The deadline is June 1, 2020. Continue Reading
NBA Distinguished Service Awards
At the 2019 Midwest Clinic, the National Band Association presented Distinguished Service Awards to two individuals in recognition of their tireless contributions to the NBA over the years. The members of the NBA would like to congratulate and Continue Reading
Upcoming Division Conferences – Southern & North Central
CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference - February 20-22 (Northwestern State University - Natchitoches, LA)For information and registration, visit cbdna.nsula.edu.CBNDA/NBA North Central Division Conference - February 20-22 (DePaul Continue Reading
2019-2020 Dr. William P. Foster Project National Winner
The national winner of the 2019-2020 Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence was announced recently at the 2019 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Congratulations to DeSoto High School of DeSoto, Texas and band director Delton Brown on Continue Reading
2019 Programs of Excellence National Recipients Announced
The NBA would like to congratulate the 2019 National Recipients of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award.Arbor Creek Middle School – Carrollton, TXRylon Guidry, DirectorW. H. Oliver Middle School – Nashville, TNSusan Waters, Katie Continue Reading
Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, the National Band Association will induct the two newest members of the NBA Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors - Dr. David Gregory and Mr. Michael Nakasone.Dr. David Gregory is the founder of and the Continue Reading
2020 AWAPA Recipient – Craig Kirchhoff
Congratulations to Craig Kirchhoff on being named the next recipient of the National Band Association AWAPA award during the NBA General Membership meeting at the 2019 Midwest Clinic. The formal presentation of the award will take place at the 2020 Continue Reading
2019 William D. Revelli Composition Contest Winner Announced
The NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest, sponsored by Bob Rogers Travel, 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 Continue Reading
NBA at Midwest 2019
Schedule of National Band Association meetings during the 2019 Midwest Clinic:Tuesday, December 17, 20193:30 PM - Past Presidents Nominating Committee Meeting (Hilton Room 4M)Wednesday, December 18, 20199:00 AM - Executive Committee Continue Reading