Alberta Band Association

Alberta Band Association Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Alberta Band Association, Arts and entertainment, 15907 100A Avenue, Edmonton, AB.

The Alberta Band Association is a non-profit provincial arts support organization whose mission is to promote and develop the musical, educational and cultural value of bands and band music in Alberta through its programs and services.

ABA is now accepting applications for this years Mike W. Achtymichuk Memorial Scholarship. Deadline to apply is June 30,...
05/01/2026

ABA is now accepting applications for this years Mike W. Achtymichuk Memorial Scholarship. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2026.

The Mike W. Achtymichuk Memorial Scholarship is an annual $1000 award created by Joyce Howdle and Olga Achtymichuk to honour the memory of Mike Achtymichuk. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a middle, junior, or high school aged student wishing to enhance their music education within the province of Alberta by pursuing extracurricular activities such as but not limited to attending MusiCamp Alberta, taking private music lessons, joining a community ensemble, and playing in honour bands.
https://www.albertabands.com/mike-achtymichuk-scholarship.html

Congratulations to the 2025/2026 ABA Award winners.Honourary Lifetime Member Award: Clarence SamuelsonABA Award of Disti...
03/03/2026

Congratulations to the 2025/2026 ABA Award winners.

Honourary Lifetime Member Award: Clarence Samuelson

ABA Award of Distinction: Nicole Haycock

Elkhorn Band Director of the Year Award: Nathan Gingrich

ABA is requesting proposals for sessions at the Alberta Band Summit October 2026. This event will bring our community to...
02/13/2026

ABA is requesting proposals for sessions at the Alberta Band Summit October 2026. This event will bring our community together to learn, share ideas, and celebrate!

Deadline for Session Proposals is March 23, 2026

National Youth Band of Canada - Application Deadline Extended!The National Youth Band of Canada (NYB) showcases a nation...
02/05/2026

National Youth Band of Canada - Application Deadline Extended!

The National Youth Band of Canada (NYB) showcases a national representation of outstanding young band musicians through community collaboration and performance that celebrates band pathways and traditions. NYB provides an opportunity for 17-22 year old musicians to gather for an enriching and inspiring musical and cultural experience.

The Alberta Band Association 2026 Online 50/50 fundraiser! – Grab your tickets now. Link in Bio!The raffle is a great wa...
02/02/2026

The Alberta Band Association 2026 Online 50/50 fundraiser! – Grab your tickets now. Link in Bio!

The raffle is a great way to support our organization and the funds raised will go to support our programs like the Provincial Festival of Bands, Alberta Junior Honour Bands and Alberta Wind Symphony.
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/albertabandassociation

Hey a very big congratulations to our former President Brent Pierce. Helping put our Alberta band community on the map! ...
01/19/2026

Hey a very big congratulations to our former President Brent Pierce. Helping put our Alberta band community on the map!

The Brandon University Student Music Educators Association (BUSMEA), in partnership with the Westman Band Directors Association (WMBDA), are excited to announce winners of the Beginning Band Composition Competition.

The competition was launched to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BUSMEA and the 20th annual Da Capo Conference, and the committee was ecstatic to study 33 submissions from across Canada.

Winners are:

First Place:
Twilight on the Prairies, Brent Violini Pierce (Okotoks, AB)

Second Place:
Heartwood, Lee Whitehorne (York, ON)

Third Place:
Attack of the Drones, Ryan Meeboer (Burlington, ON)

Honorable Mention:
Baby Bobcat Boops, Chris Byman (Brandon University B. Mus/M. Mus grad – Winnipeg, MB)
Saint Hilda and the Snakes, Andrei Gueco (Abbotsford, BC)

Compositions will be performed this Saturday, January 17th in the Queen Elizabeth II Music Building (Room 1-20) during the 1:50-3:00 pm session of the 2026 Da Capo Conference. Works will be conducted by Competition Committee members, and conference attendees are invited to bring their instruments to participate in these exciting performances.

Additional competition details are available at https://www.brandonu.ca/busmea/compositioncompetition/.

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Wendy Zander, Composition Coordinator, at [email protected].

We are happy to officially announce that NYB 2026 will be hosted in Alberta. Stay tuned for details and concert announce...
12/20/2025

We are happy to officially announce that NYB 2026 will be hosted in Alberta. Stay tuned for details and concert announcements:

Alberta instrumentalists: Applications for the 2026 NYB open January 4th.
https://www.canadianband.org/nyb

An exciting new initiative from our friends at Quebec Band AssociationThe inaugural Quebec Band Association BandFest, is...
12/20/2025

An exciting new initiative from our friends at Quebec Band Association

The inaugural Quebec Band Association BandFest, is taking place on April 17th, 2026. It promises to be an exciting, inclusive, and great Canadian event with some stellar Canadian adjudicators: Dr. Wendy Zander, Dr. Gillian McKay, and Dr. Mark Hopkins.

More information can be found here: https://www.quebecbandassociation.com/bandfest-2026.html

JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT!AUDITION NOW!2026 Alberta Jazz Ensemble Featuring guest conductor Joel GrayFebruary 12-14 in Calgary...
11/18/2025

JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT!
AUDITION NOW!

2026 Alberta Jazz Ensemble
Featuring guest conductor Joel Gray
February 12-14 in Calgary, AB

Recommendations for Junior Honour Bands in NOW OPEN!Deadline is Dec. 1st, 2025Visit: www.albertabands.com and make your ...
11/03/2025

Recommendations for Junior Honour Bands in NOW OPEN!

Deadline is Dec. 1st, 2025

Visit: www.albertabands.com and make your recommendations now!

IT’S BACK!!!! Adult Concert Band WorkshopAlberta Band Association Red Deer Community BandsWomen Band Directors Internati...
11/02/2025

IT’S BACK!!!! Adult Concert Band Workshop

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