The Colorado Bandmasters Association Exists To:
Promote comprehensive music education through participation and performance in band
Provide support, leadership, and educational opportunities to students and directors
Provide outstanding educational and performance events and venues that encourage, recognize and reward musical artistry and excellence
Work with other organizations to encourage and promote a lifelong love of music among students, teachers and the community
CBA PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS PROGRAM
Hello wonderful membership!!!
Thank you for your patience on the Professional Success Program!!!
Here is the Professional Success Application Form. Please consider this awesome opportunity!!! Please read the instructions (on the form) carefully regarding the process to request a CLINICIAN OR mentor.
All participants must be current CBA members. Attached is the list of current available CLINICIANS/mentors.
CBA Professional Success Program Application
Thank you so much!!!
Please contact me with any questions!!!
Kate Margrave
CBA Second Vice President
kate.margrave@gmail.com
2023 SUMMER CONVENTION
2023 Summer Convention Program - July 19-21, 2023
2023 CBA Convention Credit Information
2024 Exemplary Band Award Application - Middle School
2024 Exemplary Band Award Application - High School
2024 Exemplary Band Award Application - Small School
Colorado Bandmasters Association
Statement and Guidelines regarding Online Learning for Band Students
As Band Directors and Band Students prepare to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Online (or Remote) Learning, CBA would like to provide guidance and resources.
The Colorado Bandmasters Association strongly believes that Online Learning for Band Students during this time should adhere to the following principles:
Students should be making music on their instrument and working to develop the musicianship skills that will enable them to play the best and most challenging music.
Students should be listening to music, especially band music, that enriches their musical soul and expands their musical horizons.
Students should be making and maintaining connections with their teachers and peers through their shared interest in and love of music.
Students should be developing their comprehensive musical skills by learning about music theory and history.
In order to adhere to the principles above, CBA recommends the following:
1. Assignments should be meaningful, not busy-work; they should encourage home practice, focused listening, skill development, and the thoughtful exploration of music. Worksheets, word games, non-targeted practice sheets, and other “busy work” should be avoided. Any assignment should adhere to the principles above and encourage the love and appreciation for music and the skills to perform it. During this time, the connection students make with and through music is critically important - in times of crisis it is the arts that can save our humanity.
2. Assessments should be reasonable for both the student and teacher. Any assessments that can reasonably be done via real-time interaction with the teacher are highly encouraged. This might include a short video-conference between the student and teacher where the student performs for the teacher or the two discuss a listening assignment. The student might send a brief excerpt of a practice session or skill test to the teacher to receive feedback.