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National Band Association

The largest band directors' professional organization in the world.

History
It was founded on September 11, 1960. It was the original idea of Traugott Rohner to create an organization dedicated to the purpose of promoting the musical and educational significance of bands. He then set off to ho set up a meeting with two of the most Al G. Wright, who was at that time Director of Bands at Purdue University, and John Paynter, Director of Bands at Northwestern University. After founding the organization, Al Wright was then named the first President of NBA.

Purpose
The National Band Association is an organization open to anyone and everyone interested in bands, regardless of the length of his experience, type of position held, or the specific level at which he works. The membership roster includes men and women from every facet of the band world. NBA is also responsible for hosting several highly-esteemed musical contests such as the Alfred Publications Young Band Composition Contest(information for which can be found here), Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest, Merrill Jones Composition Contest(information for which can be found here), and the William D. Revelli Memorial Composition Contest(information for which can be found here).

The contests are unique opportunities for budding and/or semi-established composers to catalyze or further their careers,or for any musican who wishes to grow themselves musically by composing their own literature. These contests offer the winner prizes of over $2,000, national recognition, and all royalties earned from purchases of their compositional piece. Each contest has a set of requirements and a list of the names on the selection committee. These contests are all held annually.

To join the National Band Association, one can register online here.

Leadership
It is currently headed by President Dr. John Culvahouse.

The Executive Committee consists of Roy Holder--First Vice-President, Richard Mayne--Second Vice-President, Bobby Adams--Immediate Past President, Linda Moorhouse--Executive Secretary-Treasurer, and David Gregory--Adviser to the Executive Committee.

Membership
The National Band Association offers their members many incentives. Along with helping to keep NBA up and running, different levels of membership offer other services. There are seven types of memberships available:

Individual Memberships This membership type is for individuals interested in any facet of the band world. It costs $55.00. A copy of the National Band Association official magazine The Instrumentalist is included with this membership.

Institutional Memberships This membership type is for bands, band booster clubs, schools, and organizations promoting the band movement. It costs $75.00.

International Memberships This membership type is for individuals residing in countries other than the United States. It costs $25.00.

Retired Memberships This membership type is for individuals who have retired from active service in the profession. A subscription to the Instrumentalist is not included with this membership. It costs $25.00. Spousal Memberships This membership type is for couples who wish to share one copy of The Instrumentalist. It costs $100.00.

Corporate Memberships This membership type is for established for music companies interested in having a voice in NBA and in supporting NBA projects. It costs $200.00.

Student Memberships This membership type is for aspiring instrumental music educators. It costs $15.00. A copy of the National Band Association official magazine The Instrumentalist is included with this membership in addition to the online NBA Journal.

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