President’s Message

The leadership of the NBA is committed to you, our members, and colleagues.

Greetings from the National Band Association! The winter edition of the NBA Journal is an incredible resource for band directors and continues to be one of the most relevant publications in our profession. In addition to the numerous articles offering educational benefits to our readers, you will find documentation highlighting NBA’s service to the profession over the past year. This edition includes annual reports for 2021 from Division Chairs, State Chairs, and several project chairs. In addition, Matthew McCutchen introduces the 2021 Revelli winning composition by Frank Ticheli. The latest recipient of the Academy of Wind and Percussive Arts Award and the new Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors are all featured along with the Al & Gladys Wright Distinguished Legacy Award winners. We are excited to read part two of a fascinating interview with Alfred Watkins by Matthew Temple and an op-ed by Past President David Gregory on service to the profession.

We offer our sincerest thanks to the NBA Board of Directors, Division, State, Project, and Committee Chairs for their outstanding work in 2021 and we look forward to your service to the organization this spring. In addition, we thank Terri Daniels, the NBA office manager, for her wonderful work throughout the year. She, along with Linda Moorhouse, organized and implemented NBA’s beautiful 60th Anniversary Reception. Finally, thank you to the membership for your attendance at the 2021 General Membership Meeting. It was fantastic to see you.

This spring, the NBA will move into another historic election season. New members of the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees will be voted on by the membership in April and May. In addition, President Elect Randall Coleman will be contacting members with requests to serve as Division, State, Project, and Committee chairs for the new biennium. If you are interested in serving the NBA or have questions regarding these opportunities, now is the time to contact Randall Coleman. There is no need to wait to be asked. Often, the best way to help our profession evolve is to get involved by volunteering your time. We encourage you to reach out to Randall Coleman

REBECCA PHILLIPS

at: randall-coleman@utc.edu. In addition, you are welcome to contact me and ask questions about various opportunities at Rebecca.Phillips@colostate.edu.

We know you and your ensembles are busy preparing for festival performances, spring tours, convention performances, community band concerts, and other wonderful events. The leadership of the NBA is committed to you, our members, and colleagues. I am honored and humbled to serve as your President. Please contact me if you have questions or thoughts as we work together to continue building the finest band organization in the world!

Dr. Rebecca Phillips President National Band Association