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What Is ASBDA?
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| A professional association of the country’s finest band directors |
| An organization dedicated to the advancement of school bands in America |
| Over 1000 members nationwide |
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What Does ASBDA Stand For?
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| A strong belief in the concert band as the focus of the curriculum |
| ASBDA is meant to be a self help organization through collective expertise |
| ASBDA believes it is essential that we keep in close communication with our |
| ASBDA stands for the recognition of the great achievements in the field of band music |
| Finally, ASBDA stands for those intrinsic benefits which come from the gathering of quality minds attracted to the solving of professional issues of national significance |
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Why Be A Member Of ASBDA?
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| Idea sharing with colleagues from around the country |
| Access to a vast research data base |
| National Convention in a different state each year |
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To become a member of ASBDA, the following items are considered:
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| Personal character traits and professional ethics | Maintain an adequate instrumental music program |
| Personal and professional integrity and reputation | Band has a good record of community service |
| A minimum of 5 years teaching instrumental music | An active member of district/state associations |
| Quality of band work | Contest record |