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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.

At some point you will realize the band profession not only needs, but must have, a professional organization to represent us all, an organization to do those things collectively that we cannot do individually. Furthermore, an organization of band leaders which works so hard on the behalf of all bands deserves the support of those who benefit from that work.

Join our ranks as a member of the National Band Association and help us to support and promote bands and band music across the country, and arouond the world!



NBA Meetings at the 2012 Midwest Clinic

Tuesday, December 18
(1) Executive Committee Meeting
1:00-4:00 pm
Boulevard C, 2nd Floor, Hilton Hotel

(2) Past Presidents' Dinner
7:00 pm departure from Hilton and Hyatt

Wednesday, December 19
(1) Executive Committee Meeting
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Boulevard C, 2nd Floor, Hilton Hotel

(2) NBA/Revelli Composition Contest Committee
9:00 am ­ 12:00 noon
CC21A, Hyatt Conference Center

(3) NBA/Merrill Jones Composition Contest Committee
9:00 am ­ 12:00 noon
CC21B, Hyatt Conference Center

Thursday, December 20
(1) NBA Board of Directors Meeting
9:30-11:00 am
CC10CD, Hyatt Conference Center

(2) NBA State and Division Chairs Meeting
1:30-3:00 pm
CC21, Hyatt Conference Center

(3) NBA General Membership Meeting
4:30-5:30 pm
CC10, Hyatt Conference Center



Recent Projects


NBA 2012 Young Composer and Young Conductor Mentor Projects -- Tempe, Arizona - June 23-27, 2012

Seated - Mentors: Carter Pann, Mark Camphouse, Paula Crider, John Culvahouse, Gary Hill

Standing - Mentees: Josh Stevenson, Jack Hughes, Jennifer Climer, Derek Jenkins, Keane Southard, Boon Hua Lien

Young Composer Mentor Project participants:
  • Derek M. Jenkins, Dubuque, IA, "Eosphorus"
  • Keane Southard, Northborough, MA, "Waltzing Dervish"
  • Jack Hughes, Reston, VA, "Three Movements for Wind Ensemble"

  • Runner up submissions:
  • Natalie Moller, "Hallower"
  • Chris Cresswell, "Nocturne No. 1"


  • Young Conductor Mentor Project participants:
  • Jennifer L. Climer, Wauwatosa, WI
  • Boon Hua Lien, Cincinnati, OH
  • Joshua J. Stevenson, Charlotte, NC

  • Due to the high number of qualified submissions, two conductors
    were named as first runners up, and an additional eight were
    selected to be listed among the top ten finalists:

    First runners up:
  • Joshua Kearney
  • Stephanie San Roman

  • Among top ten:
  • Ricky Badua
  • Daniel Johnson
  • Kelvin Jones
  • Michael King
  • Steve Riley
  • Carl Rowles
  • Pamela Schroeder
  • Matthew Wanken

  • Kudos to all who contributed their time, talents and energies to submission of audition materials. It is hoped that the experience of preparing the audition will provide both insights and a venue for musical growth.



    For NBA Members


    NBA Colonel Finley R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award

    Click Here For More Information


    Request a Military Band Clinician, Clinic Team, Master Class, or Guest Conductor, today!

    http://bands.army.mil/request/






    Thursday June 20, 2013

    Latest News


    New CD Release

    A new compact disc featuring the historical recordings of Harry Begian and the University of Illinois bands will be made available at the 2012 Midwest Clinic. Visit the Shattinger Booth in the Exhibits area, or you can order it through Klaver or Naxos ($15.95).



    Summer Music Camper Citations are Available Year Round!
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