HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR'S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Columbus, Georgia
Music Education is Vital in our schools
Music Education enhances the academic development of every child!
Remembering -The Legend, our Friend
Robert W. Smith
The music world lost a legend on September 21, 2023 with the passing of Robert W. Smith. Robert was “one of the most popular and prolific composers of concert band and orchestral literature in America.. He has over 600 publications in print with the majority composed and arranged through his long association with Warner Bros. Publications.” Robert served as a Trustee for the HSBDNA.
His life was identified by his love of music, his dedication to his craft, and his many roles. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and his children, Madison W. Smith, and Savannah Cole.
He will be remembered for his incredible accomplishments, his captivating music, and his kind spirit. The music world has lost a giant, and his legacy will never be erased.
Robert was my friend since 1976. We were band mates at Troy State University. Truly a gifted musician and person, he was always willing to help guide young composers and students.
I will miss you my friend.
Dr. Oliver C. Boone
Presenting the HSBDNA
The High School Band Director's National Association (HSBDNA) is a 501 c-3 Non Profit Organization giving focus to the educational format of the high school band.
Band in Our Curriculum
Founded in 2004, we maintain the significance of the high school band as a vital component in the education curriculum.
Recognition
We desire to promote our nation's finest band directors and students through our National High School Band Director's Hall of Fame; the All American National Honor Bands; and a the National Musuem for Band Education.
National High School Band Director's Hall of Fame
Celebrating our nations finest directors. Several members also represent association with elite groups such as the American Bandmasters Association, the College Band Directors National Association, the National Band Association.
The All American High School Honor Band
Naming high school band students as All American Band Members by the HSBDNA. National Honor Bands
Financial Support
Our organization is solely dependent upon gifts, donotions, and corporate sponsorship. Corporate Sponsorships are available for the Hall of Fame; National Honor Bands; and the National Musuem.
Our Simple Philosophy
Celebration
Celebration
Celebration
Simply....we want to bring recognition to students, directors, administrators, etc. Numerous times we see the celebration of sports figures ( and advocated) who are named to prestigious honors such as...All American or some specific national honor. As those sports organizations focus on the talents of their athletes, we want to focus on the TALENTS OF OUR MUSICIANS AND TEACHERS.
Award
Celebration
Celebration
We want to focus on how a band director may have simply enlightened a student and changed their life.
We want to focus on those hard working students and directors who give willingly their time, talent and efforts to promote the educational value of band. Often they are un-celebrated adequately. This is why the HSBDNA, as a national ban
We want to focus on how a band director may have simply enlightened a student and changed their life.
We want to focus on those hard working students and directors who give willingly their time, talent and efforts to promote the educational value of band. Often they are un-celebrated adequately. This is why the HSBDNA, as a national band association, will GIVE FOCUS to those that have moved the love of band education forward.....either through performance or honor with awards.
Honor
Celebration
Honor
Has a Band Director made a difference in your life? Let us know.
We believe it is important to bring a positive focus on honoring great students and teachers.
The United States Library of Congress has selected the High School Band Director’s National Association for inclusion in the historic collection of Internet materials related to the Professional Organizations for Performing Arts Web Archive.
High School Band-Archived in History
The Library of Congress considers the HSBDNA website to be an important part of their collection and the historical record.
Fostering music education in our nation's history.
The Global HSBDNA
National High School Band Director's Hall
National High School Band Director's Hall
National High School Band Director's Hall
HSBDNA Executive Director, Dr. Oliver Boone, speaks at the famed Springer Opera House during a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Museum for High School Band Education
National High School Band Director's Hall
National High School Band Director's Hall
The facility is designed to be a global interactive center for the advocacy of band in the educational curriculum which will house a museum of band education national artifacts.
National High School Honor Bands
National High School Band Director's Hall
National High School Honor Bands
Mr. Robert W. Smith, member of Board of Trustees HSBDNA, speaks the value and honor of band education.
Academic and Honors
Distinguished Honors
John M. Long Band Award
Distinguished Honors
Recognizing those who have received national honors.
Continuing Education
John M. Long Band Award
Distinguished Honors
Continuing professional education courses for the band director.
John M. Long Band Award
John M. Long Band Award
John M. Long Band Award
Presented to the nation's finest high school band director
HSBDNA is a Non Profit 501 C3 Organization
Your contributions are tax deductible
Your contribution will finance awards, music, concerts, and music education. Help us to also build the nation's first national museum for band education. Help us to honor students and teachers. Help us to honor BAND.
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Your support and contributions support the funding of awards, media, performances, etc. 100% of your contribution goes to support band. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
