HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR'S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Columbus, Georgia
John M. Long National High School Band Director Award
Dr. John M. Long
For more than thirty years he led the Troy State University to hights of greatness and academic excellence. A member and Past President of the prestigious American Band Director's Association, his ensembles played for elite events such as the ABA, the CBDNA, and the SEUS. He is a lifetime President of the National Band Association. Two buildings on the Troy University campus bear his name including the John M. Long School of Music. Prior to arriving at Troy, he led the Robert E. Lee Band of Montgomery, Alabama to national acclaim. He is the only band director in the nation to receive the Kennedy Center Award. He has trained more high school band directors than any other teacher in the United States.
Recipients of the Long Award
Mr. Earl Shaffers, Jr.
Mr. Earl Shaffers, Jr.
Mr. Earl Shaffers, Jr.
VIRGINIA
2013
Cosby High School
Mr. Mike Nakasone
Mr. Earl Shaffers, Jr.
Mr. Earl Shaffers, Jr.
HAWAII
2015
Pearl City High School
Mr. Bud McCormick
Mr. Earl Shaffers, Jr.
Mr. Bud McCormick
NEW JERSEY
2017
Jackson Memorial High School
Chadwick Kamei
2022
Pearl City High School
Hawaii
A Tribute
Dr. John M. Long
Dr. John M. Long
Dr. John M. Long
Dr. John M. Long
Dr. John M. Long
1925-2020
Dr. John M. Long
Dr. John M. Long
Goodbye Great One
On February 24, 2020, America said goodbye to John M. Long. He leaves behind a legacy that is unmatched in today's society. This page is dedicated to not only his memory; but, his love of band and inspiration of music education.
The Leader of the Band
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