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MEMBERSHIP

​Why Become An ASBDA Member?

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  • ASBDA is the ONLY national music organization dedicated exclusively to the prosperity of the concert band programs in the public and private K-12 schools across America. Membership is a call to service for those individuals most passionate about improving concert band programs in our nation's schools.

  • ASBDA membership provides a wealth of opportunities on the local, regional, and national levels for bandmasters to interact with the most talented directors in the country, collaborate on worthwhile projects, and serve as a unified voice for the perpetuation of instrumental music education.

  • ASBDA membership is a recognition of a band director’s work as a music educator by other music educators and is therefore an honor reserved for the nation's greatest bandmasters.

How Can I Become An "Active Status" ASBDA Member?

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  • STEP 1 - A candidate for membership must have a sponsor who is currently an ASBDA member. There are many ASBDA members nationwide willing to serve as sponsors. If you are interested in membership and would like to be paired with a sponsor please contact the appropriate Region Rep or State Chair.

  • STEP 2 - After establishing an official ASBDA Sponsor, complete and submit the online Membership Application that your Sponsor will send to you. 

  • STEP 3 - Submit a $40 payment (for membership materials) via PayPal at the end of your application submission.

  • STEP 4 - Have your sponsor complete and submit the online Sponsor Application.

  • STEP 5 - Communicate with your sponsor and make sure that three current ASBDA members fill out and submit the online Reference Form on your behalf.

  • STEP 6 - All application materials must be submitted by March 15.  You will most likely hear from the National Membership Chair after that time.

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