Become a Member Today!
Join our student centered, director-driven community of supportive music directors and colleagues that work every day to bring the best experiences to music students throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada.
Membership is required to have your ensembles and students participate in winter and spring events. These events include: winter guard, winter percussion; winter drum majors; All-Northern Honor ensembles; spring festivals; vote in elections and policy changes; be nominated for awards; and attend NCBA clinics.
Registration is currently open for the 2026-2027 school year. We look forward to seeing you and your students at NCAB events.
For questions contact NCBA Membership Chair, Bryce Beckel at membership@ncbaonline.net
Choose a Membership
Regular Members
Annual Membership Dues: $50
HAVE Voting Privileges
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Qualifications:
1. Active & Retired Band Directors
2. Certified Instructor at an NCBA member School
3. Approved NCBA Judges & Tabulators
4. Band Competition Tournament (Event) Sponsors
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Benefits:
Active Membership Benefits:​
Receive Member email updates.
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Be eligible to vote in NCBA elections, general membership meetings (rule changes,
motions) etc.
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Register for NCBA sanctioned events
Associate Members
Annual Membership Dues: $5
NO Voting Privileges
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Qualifications:
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Non Certified Instructors
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Parent Boosters
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College Students
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Industry Representatives
Length of Membership
Membership is good for ONE Fiscal Year from July 1 to June 30.
Policy is that whenever the membership has been paid during the year it officially expires on June 30 of each year.
Important Dates
31
December
Registration Deadline with Completed Payment to vote on Board recommended policy changes and other updates.
15
February
February General Meeting
Location: University of the Pacific
More details to come
31
Registration Deadline with Completed Payment to vote in the June 2027 General Meeting