HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR'S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
People To Know
Alton A. Adams 1889-1987
Glenn Cliffe Bainum 1888-1974
Alton A. Adams 1889-1987
First African-American Band Leader in US Navy
Harold Bachman 1892-1972
Glenn Cliffe Bainum 1888-1974
Alton A. Adams 1889-1987
University of Florida & Chicago
Glenn Cliffe Bainum 1888-1974
Glenn Cliffe Bainum 1888-1974
Glenn Cliffe Bainum 1888-1974
Southern Illinois /Northwestern University
Charles Brendler 1898-1965
Charles Brendler 1898-1965
Charles Brendler 1898-1965
US Navy Band
Howard Bronson 1890-1960
Charles Brendler 1898-1965
Charles Brendler 1898-1965
US 51st Army Field Band
A. R. Casavant 1917-2002
Charles Brendler 1898-1965
A. R. Casavant 1917-2002
Chattanooga High School
Herbert Clarke (1867-1945)
Herbert Clarke (1867-1945)
Herbert Clarke (1867-1945)
Pioneering American bandleader
Patrick Conway (1865-1929)
Herbert Clarke (1867-1945)
Herbert Clarke (1867-1945)
Renowned bandleader of the Conway Band
Merle Evans (1891-1987)
Herbert Clarke (1867-1945)
Merle Evans (1891-1987)
Legendary Circus Performer
James Europe: Music & Legacy
William Foster: Innovator in Music
Henry Fillmore: Music & Education
Pioneering jazz musician of the 369th Infantry Band.
Henry Fillmore: Music & Education
William Foster: Innovator in Music
Henry Fillmore: Music & Education
Celebrated composer and bandleader.
William Foster: Innovator in Music
William Foster: Innovator in Music
William Foster: Innovator in Music
Renowned educator and musician.
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892)
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892)
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892)
Gilmores Concert Garden
Edwin Goldman (1878-1956)
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892)
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892)
The Goldman Concert Band
Karl King (1891-1971)
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892)
Karl King (1891-1971)
King's Circus Bands
Pioneer Archie McAllister
Pioneer Archie McAllister
Pioneer Archie McAllister
Celebrating community history
Music Legend Arthur Pryor
Pioneer Archie McAllister
Pioneer Archie McAllister
Honoring a musical icon
William Revelli's Legacy
Pioneer Archie McAllister
William Revelli's Legacy
Celebrating educational excellence
Celebrating Sousa's Legacy
Celebrating Sousa's Legacy
Celebrating Sousa's Legacy
Honoring Marine Band History
Honoring Yoder’s Impact
Celebrating Sousa's Legacy
Celebrating Sousa's Legacy
Remembering a Musical Pioneer
Celebrities in Action
From Actors to A U.S. President. They played an instrument.
Alumni Spotlight: From Band to Beyond
Tina Flute-Actress Andy Griffith-Actor Gwen Stefani-Musician
Raiin Wilson-Actor Drew Carey-Entertainer
Vince Carter-NBA Rocky Bleier-NFL Jason Kelce-NFL
Connecting Community & Support
From NFL Star to Hollywood Director
Ewan McGregor-Actor Kesha -Singer
Vanessa William-Actress Walter Payton-NFL
Dolly Parton-Entertainer Steven Spielberg-Film Director
Lil' Wayne-Entertainer Jimmy Kimmel-Host
Community Leaders
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
Meet Chadwick Kamei
A 2022 graduate of Pearl City High School, Hawaii.
Our Community Leaders
Bob Barr: Music Legend
Bob Barr: Music Legend
Bob Barr: Music Legend
Honored Hall of Fame member and Oklahoma native, Robert Barr, with formal training from Cincinnati Conservatory.
40 Years of Excellence
Bob Barr: Music Legend
Bob Barr: Music Legend
Celebrating four decades of community support and musical excellence with HSBDNA's official band.