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
2019-2020 Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence Division Winners
Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named Division Winners of the Music Education Alliance 2019-2020 Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence!SOUTHWESTERN DIVISIONDeSoto High School - Delton Continue Reading
2019 Programs of Excellence Division Winners
Congratulations to the following band programs and their directors on being named Division Winners of the NBA Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award!EASTERN DIVISIONSpring -Ford High School - Seth Jones, Director (Royersford, PA)NORTH Continue Reading
Southern Division CBDNA/NBA Conference Information (Feb. 20-22, 2020)
Greetings Southern Division Colleagues,As the conference hosts, we at Northwestern State University are looking forward to your visit to historic Natchitoches (Nak-i-tish), Louisiana. We have a marvelous slate of performing ensembles and are Continue Reading
2019 NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest Winner Announced
"Por Ahora" by Jorge Machain is the NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest winner for 2019. This original work will be performed by the United States Navy Commodores, directed by MUCS William Mulligan, at the 2019 Midwest Clinic. Continue Reading
Southern Division Conference Performers Announced
The following ensembles have been selected to perform at the 2020 CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference to be held on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on February 20-22. Hoover High School Continue Reading
North Central Conference Performers Announced
The following ensembles have been selected to perform at the 2020 CBDNA/NBA North Central Division Conference to be held on the campus of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, on February 20-22. Carmel High School Wind Symphony I Continue Reading