Upcoming Conferences, Symposia, and Workshops Are Listed Below
2026 Southern Division Conference
- Embassy Suites Hotel Block available through January 18
- Pre-Registration Discount available through February 1
- Plan A: CBDNA* Members: $100 (available until 2/1/26)
- Plan B: K-12 Teachers: $50 (available until 2/1/26)
- Plan C: Primary/Secondary/Collegiate Student Rate: $25 (available until 2/1/26)
*All collegiate professors must be a current member of CBDNA
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens is reserved through January 18
- Breakfast Buffet is included as well as 5:00pm Happy Hour
- Hotel is in walking distance and/or short drive to USF School of Music
2026 Southwestern Division Conference
The University of North Texas College of Music, Division of Conducting and Ensembles, and Wind Studies Area are proud to host the 2026 College Band Directors National Association Southwestern Division Conference.
February 25-28, 2026
Denton, Texas
Conference Website2026 Western/Northwestern Divisions Conference
Plans for the 2026 W/NW Divisions Conference, held March 18–21, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Reno, continue to take shape. Along with research presentations and performances we are excited to announce that Gary Hill will conduct the Intercollegiate Band, Al LaFave (President, Valley City State University, ND) will dialogue on contemporary issues of music in higher education, and a new Bridgeworks-commissioned piece by Jodie Blackshaw will be premiered. We will also recognize A.G. “Mack” McGrannahan for his years of service to the W/NW Division conferences.
Conference Registration2026 Eastern Division Conference
Registration is open for the 2026 CBDNA/NBA Eastern Division Conference at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from March 19-21, 2026.
“Music from Latin America and Spain”
The 2026 CBDNA Eastern Division Conference will be a celebration and exploration of wind band music from Latin America and Spain. The three-day event is open to all conductors, composers, scholars, and students of all levels and backgrounds. Presenters from around the world will share their research, and high caliber wind bands from the East Coast will showcase quality wind band music in multiple concerts. An Intercollegiate Band will be led by Venezuelan conductor Luis Alberto Castro, Musical Director of La Casa de la Musica in Quito, Ecuador. Presentations and performances will highlight music from Latin American and Spanish composers throughout.
We hope to see you in beautiful western Massachusetts in March 2026!
Conference Website2026 North Central Division Conference
You are cordially invited to join us from April 9-11, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the North Central Conference of CBDNA. The NC Conference offers a vast array of creative sessions and performances that are sure to inspire and deepen our music-making and teaching. I invite you to visit the conference website for more in-depth information.
Dr. Rodney Dorsey of Florida State University will conduct the Intercollegiate Band.
We welcome all members of CBDNA to attend.
Conference Website
2026 Athletic Bands Symposium
Reserve the date: May 26-29, 2026
Location: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, VA
Hosted by the The Marching Virginians, Dr. Polly Middleton, Director
University Website2027 National Conference
Save the date: February 24-27, 2027
The CBDNA National Conference will be hosted at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.
Applications for performing ensembles and presentations will become available in spring 2026.
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