NSBA - Nebraska State Bandmasters Association

Upcoming Dates

Band Director Bootcamp- July 11, 2026
State Marching Band- October 24, 2026
8th Grade All-State- January 9, 2027
Spring NSBA Convention- March 4-6, 2027
Concert Band Festival- March 30-April 1, 2027
Jazz Festival- April 8-9, 2027

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8th Grade All-State

2027 8th Grade All-State Band

Saturday, January 9, 2027

*Weather Makeup Date Saturday, January 16, 2027 (will only attend if January 9th is cancelled)

Kearney High School


2026 8th Grade All-State Concert Band Information

2026 8th Grade All-State Jazz Band Audition Information

2025 Conductor Bios


Percussion Audition Procedure

Instrument Scales & Rudiments

Audition Etudes

Audition Script and Procedures

Etude Recordings/Setup Examples


Jazz Rhythm Section Etudes:

Drum Set 1 2 | Bass 1 2 | Guitar 1 2 | Piano 1 2

Jazz 12-Bar Blues Tracks:

For Winds, Guitar & Vibes | For Piano | For Bass