Mission Statement
The National Band Association was organized for the purpose of promoting the musical and educational significance of bands and is dedicated
to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music.
From NBA President Roy C. Holder
Welcome to the National Band Association website! Here you will find the
leadership and activities of the largest band organization in the
world, your professional band organization.
Make notice of the many individuals who have been a part of NBA history
through the years. Read about our many activites and our Hall of Fame and AWAPA recipients. Peruse
the site to see the passionate musicians behind the NBA.
Please read my latest President's Message.
Articles now being accepted for the new Peer-Reviewed Section of the NBA Journal
Click here for submission information.
 Since offering our first student workshop in 1968, the Educational Programs Network has held firm to a basic concept - to provide the best possible value for your students. Beginning as an end-of-summer band workshop, EPN quickly grew into a school year activity for all music groups, finally evolving to a year round student travel planner - EPN Travel Services.
This natural transformation has allowed EPN Travel Services to cultivate an exceptional team of travel planners. Their years of experience, knowledge and attention to detail ensure that every group tour receives a paramount experience.
Learn more at www.epntravel.com.
 Vandoren has launched a new reed specially aimed towards beginning students. Designed by Vandoren and produced in their factory in the south of France, the Juno reed is the first student reed Vandoren has made in its 108 year history. Rather than design a generalist reed that may be acceptable to a wide range of consumers, Juno is designed so each beginning student experiences a high level of success and because of their success, stay in the program longer. Vandoren is trying to support the local dealer help support music programs in their communities and thus Juno is only being sold through school music dealers.
To find out if your local dealer is authorized for Juno please visit www.junoreeds.com. If you would like to receive some free samples, please email:
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 On June 6, 2014, the D-Day 70 Memorial Wind Band will perform at the American Cemetery and Memorial in Normandy, France to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Wind bands and individual band performers are invited to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Conducted by Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel Conductor Emeritus of the United States Air Force Band, and member of the United States Armys 29th Infantry Division that fought in the Battle of Normandy the mass band will rehearse in Paris for several days, as well as present a concert, in advance of the June 6 performance in Normandy.
This event will be produced by the American Veterans Center and Music Celebrations International, with support from the Department of Defense Office of Commemorations.
Please visit www.dday70concerts.org for more information.
Third Annual NBA Symphonic Band Symposium Weekend Camp 2013
Walter Harley, NBA State Representative for the state of Maryland, hosted the Third Annual Maryland/Virginia Chapters Symphonic Band Symposium Weekend Camp 2013 at Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD. High school bands from Saint Marys County (MD), Chopticon (MD) High School, Northwestern (MD) High School and Oxon Hill (MD) High School participated in the event held on Feb. 15-17. Each band had a total of 7 hours of full band rehearsal with clinicians Jeff Bianchi, Stan Schoonover and Denny Stokes as well as sectional master classes with local professional private teachers and members of the DC-based service bands.
The Symphonic Band Symposiums are designed for the participating high school bands and their directors, local college/university music education majors as well as local band directors.
NBA members in other areas of the US are encouraged to present Symphonic Band Rehearsal Symposiums in their local areas. Further information about hosting an event can be obtained from Walter Harley at walter.harley@pgcps.org or from Virginia state chair, Michael Luley, at Michael.luley@fcps.edu.
Did you know NBA had a march? Here's the Tara Winds playing the "NBA March" by Richard Franko Goldman
James Copenhaver, NBA Past President, Conducting at the NBA/CBDNA Southern Division Conference
February 24, 2012, Kennesaw State University
Morgan Hall in the Bailey Performance Center
For NBA Members
Request a Military Band Clinician, Clinic Team, Master Class, or Guest Conductor, today!
http://bands.army.mil/request/
NBA Colonel Finley R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award
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Current NBA Activity
Projects that Impact the Band World:
Young Composer Mentor Project
Young Conductor Mentor Project
International Conducting Symposium
Young Composer Jazz Composition Contest
Merrill Jones Composition Contest (for Young Bands)
William D. Revelli Memorial Composition Contest
Alfred Music/NBA Young Band Composition Contest
Symphonic Band Rehearsal Symposiums
Recent Research Grants:
Researching and Recording Selected Wind Band Compositions of James Clifton Williams Dr. Barry Ellis
The Rock and Roll Wind Ensemble Michael S. Yonchak
Native Voices Craig Naylor
School Bands in Illinois: 1884-1930 Philip Hash
Data Collection for "The Wind Band in Japan" David Hebert
The Effects of Sore Study method on Error Detection Accuracy Dori Waggoner
Solos and Features from the Sousa Band's 1911 World Tour - Todd Cranson
Robert Russell Bennett's Lost Suite for Band: "Down to the Sea in Ships" Kyle
R. Glaser
Outreach:
The Mentor Project
NBA/US Army Guest Clinician/Conductor Program
The NBA Advocacy Project
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Awards Sponsored by the NBA that Recognize Excellence:
Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors housed at Troy University (Alabama)
Academy of Wind and Percussion Arts (AWAPA)
NBA Colonel Finley R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award
Outstanding Mentor Award
Citation of Excellence
Certificate of Merit for Marching Excellence
Outstanding Band Musician
Outstanding Jazz Educator
Outstanding Jazz Student
Music Camper Citation
Band Booster Award
Administrator Award
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