NSBA - Nebraska State Bandmasters Association

Upcoming Dates

Convention - February 29- March 2, 2024
8th Grade All-State - January 6, 2024
State Concert Band Festival - March 27-28, 2024
State Jazz Festival - April 11-12, 2024

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COVID-19 Resources

LAUNCH NE FINE ARTS GUIDANCE

NSAA Fall Activities Guidance

LAUNCH NE GUIDANCE FOR SUMMER MUSIC ACTIVITES NOW AVAILABLE!

NSAA COVID-19 Resources (Click on General Information).

NFHS: Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study Third Release of preliminary results available now!

NSBA wants to help you be prepared for teaching when school resumes this fall. On this page you'll find resources for teaching band in a post-COVID-19 environment.

These resources are not endorsed by NSBA but are available for your consideration. Please check back as resources will be added as they become available.

NAfME & NFHS Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education

American Choral Directors Association COVID-19 Committee Report (Especially if you also teach vocal/general music).

Examples of district-specific plans: Elkhorn Public Schools High School Summer Band Rehearsal Preparations, Biloxi (MS) Band COVID-19 Summer/Fall 2020

**Please submit your ideas/district-(or building-)specific plans! We can all learn from each other during this unprecedented time.**

NFHS Guide for a Return to High School Marching Band Activities

American Bandmasters Association COVID-19 Student Safety and Music Program Continuation Ideas

2020 Wisconsin State Music Association Marching Band FAQs

College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) COVID-19 Musician Resources

State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Directed Health Measures

Should My Child Go Back to Band Class? Considerations for Parents of Musicians

Please submit your plans/ideas for next school year in this Google Form. Click here to view the responses.