Nova Scotia Band Association

10/01/2026

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10/01/2026

https://mailchi.mp/2caace521029/nsba-newsletter-october-1st-2026 This Week’s Newsletter is Here!

Take a look at this week’s newsletter for important reminders and upcoming events!

🎵 Don’t forget to register for NSMEA
🎶 Check out our upcoming concerts and events
🎺 Atlantic Festivals of Music registration for 2027 is now OPEN!

Be sure to check it out and stay up to date with everything happening in our music community!

09/23/2026

09/17/2026

https://mailchi.mp/e07534c35fc6/nsba-newsletter-september-17-2026 This week's NSBA Newsletter is here!

Inside you'll find:

- A message from NSBA President Dina Burtt
- An update from the NSYWE
- Free resources you can use in your band room today

Award nominations are now open! Help us recognize the incredible people who make band programs thrive by submitting nominations for the Distinguished Band Director Award and the Lifetime Membership Award.

Stay connected with everything happening in the NSBA community!

09/02/2026

https://mailchi.mp/e160865767b6/nsba-newsletter-september-2-2026 This Week's NSBA Newsletter is Here!

We're heading back to school, and this week's newsletter has some important information for students, teachers, and community members.

Take a look to find all the details and stay up to date as we kick off the new school year!

05/19/2026

Greetings Band Directors, Musicians and Parents! PLEASE SHARE.

Registration is open for the 2026-2027 season of the Nova Scotia Junior Wind Ensemble! We are hoping to have most of our applications in by May 31, 2026, to get a jump on planning for next season. We are thrilled to have Jacob Caines, a Dalhousie University professor and conductor of the Dalhousie Wind Ensemble on board to conduct the NSJWE this coming season.

We are asking for a short, straightforward "audition" recording to help us better determine part placements and minimize rehearsal disruption on the first night. A short musical excerpt for this purpose can be found on the website. Please do your best, but don't stress! This is just a helpful tool for the conductor, the librarian, and me to preplan parts and repertoire as efficiently as possible.

We can accept applications after May 31st, but for both bursaries and section numbers (especially percussion and alto sax), time/date stamps will heavily influence acceptance after May 31st. Early applications also make planning significantly easier for your hardworking executive!

We are so looking forward to hearing from you, and another epic season of the Nova Scotia Junior Wind Ensemble! For more information on the application process please go to NSJWE. https://nsjwe.ca Also, please feel free to pass this information on to anyone you know who might be interested!

05/13/2026

https://mailchi.mp/267746a8f80b/nsba-newsletter-may13-2026 Take a look at this week’s Newsletter! 🎶

Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming concerts, check out new events, important deadlines, and more. Don’t miss out on all the latest information and updates!

05/06/2026

NSBA online social starting in 20 minutes. Come in and chat with Helen Bannerman, Mellisa Ashley and Jacob Caines

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05/04/2026

https://mailchi.mp/0c10fba968ec/nsba-virtual-social-awards 🎶 NSBA Virtual Social + Awards & Scholarships!

NSBA members—you’re invited to our first Virtual Social on May 6th! Join us for a relaxed Zoom hangout to connect, share, and talk all things band with colleagues across the Maritimes. Check your email for the Zoom link sent today!

✨ Don’t forget to explore the wide range of NSBA scholarships and awards available to support students, educators, and volunteers in our band community.

05/04/2026

The ‘Aldershot Alumni Clash Band’ would like to invite members of any of the NS Community Bands to play in a ‘Clash Band’ style marching band Saturday May 30, 2026 in Kentville NS for the Apple Blossom parade.

There is a rehearsal Friday night for anyone who can make it. The kids parade is Saturday morning and the grand parade is in the afternoon. Don’t worry if you can’t make the rehearsal, there will be opportunity to run through the tunes before each parade. You can participate in either or both parades!

It is a lot of fun and open to anyone from experienced marching band musicians to someone who would like to give it a try.

You can contact Pam Forrester for more information and links to the music. 902-314-4573 or [email protected]

If you would like to get an idea of what a ‘Clash Band’ is all about, check out the original Charlottetown Community Clash Band on Facebook - link in comment section below.