Play On, From the Bayou to the White House by Colonel John R. Bourgeois is now available. As General Krulak states “this is a must read.” Click here to see the cover.The book is available unsigned via Amazon Signed copies can be purchase at: R. H. Ballard Shop & Gallery307 Main StWashington, VA 22747Telephone: (540) 675-1411Website: https://www.rhballard.com/Founded in 1798, the “President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band is the Nation’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization....read more ->

Since there will be no convention in 2021, Members have the option of paying a reduced amount. This will only apply to 2021. All Members also have the option of paying the full amount for their dues, the overage of which will go into the Harris Fund. This amount will help considerably the Harris Fund, for the Fund drive for 2021 was interrupted by the announcement that we would not have a convention.Since we do not know what the future holds, we would urge you if you can to be as generous as possible.Please...read more ->

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2020 Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Award is Erik Santos for his work The Seer. Santos will receive a $5,000 cash prize and his work will be performed by the United States Marine Band, under the direction of Col. Jason K. Fettig, at the 2022 American Bandmasters Association Convention in Indianapolis, IN.2020 Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Award finalists include Paul Dooley (Manifestos), Michael Gilbertson (Usonian Dwellings) and Jonathan Newman (Pi’lani and Ko’olau)....read more ->

If you would like to write a memorial or read other’s memorials for ABA members who have recently passed away, please click here....read more ->

Please download these files and complete them to send to the ABA Archives. Click here to download the form to transfer documents.Click here to download the photo spreadsheet....read more ->

Click here to read the 2020 Annual Report....read more ->

Click here to find out more about the 2020 Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Composition Contest....read more ->

Click here to view the 2020 ABA Convention photos....read more ->

The winner of the 2019 Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Composition Award is David Biedenbender for his composition Unquiet Hours. David’s award-winning composition was performed by the United States Air Force Band at the 2020 ABA Annual Convention in Biloxi, Mississippi.   The finalists for the award were: Ghost Apparatus – David Biedenbender Suite Louisiana  – James Syler Unquiet Hours – David Biedenbender With Soul Serene  – James David  Congratulations to David and to all the finalists...read more ->

Click here to read this appeal from Joseph Hermann, Chair ABA Foundation Board of Directors. Click here to make a contribution to the ABA Foundation....read more ->