Information from the 2025 CBDNA National Conference

Thoughts from our Conference Keynote Address Speaker, Dr. Robert Duke

• Musical Expression from the Start (PDF)
• Contemplation on Music Education: Propelled by Joy (PDF)

“What We Have Learned”: Dissecting the Results of the CBDNA Music Education Survey and Discussions

• National Conference Presentation (PDF)

Building Relationships: An Open Discussion about Collaborating with Secondary Band Programs

Continue the discussion we started at the 2025 CBDNA National Conference:

What events or initiatives helped you to build relationships with school band directors and students?

• Share your thoughts here.
• See othersʼ responses here.

How have collaborations with your colleagues helped you build connections to school band programs?

• Share your thoughts here.
• See othersʼ responses here.

What Would You Like to See from the CBDNA Music Education Committee?

Do you have thoughts about actionable items that we could take as an organization or as individuals to promote music education and music teacher education?

• Share your thoughts here.

Building Relationships with Music Education Colleagues

Organizations

Society for Music Teacher Education

Instrumental Music Teacher Educators

Interesting Reads

Merging Conducting and Pedagogy Instruction for Undergraduate Instrumental Music Education Majors (PDF)