• Our Mission

    NSBA's mission is to support and promote the development of bands throughout the province of Nova Scotia through communication, coordination, program development, advocacy and lobbying at the provincial level.

  • Upcoming Events

    Acadia University Summer Conducting Symposium
    August 9th-14th, 2010 in Wolfville, NS
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    Moonlight Concert in Paradise
    August 14th, 2010 in Paradise, NS
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    Band of the West Yorkshire (U.K.) Fire & Rescue Service
    The Bridgewater Fire Department Band welcomes the West Yorkshire band on August 5, 2010.
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  • Current NSBA Executive

    Barbara Stetter - President
    Meg Richardson - 1st Vice President
    Jeff Graham - 2nd Vice President
    Kay Greene - Treasurer
    Trevor Huskins - Secretary
    Martin Chandler - Member at Large
    Jim Forde - Member at Large
    Lucille Humble - Member at Large
    Emily Laing - Member at Large
    Allison Penwell - Member at Large
    Dr. Mark Hopkins - Past President

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    * Executive Bios & NSBA Lifetime Members

  • Scholarships, Awards and Events

    Hargreaves Scholarship
    Congratulations Anna Dickie
      - 2010 James Hargreaves Memorial Scholarship recipient


    Ron MacKay Music for Life Award (Information on Donations)

    Ron MacKay Music Chair Award

    Ron MacKay Beginner Band Festival

    NSBA Student Recognition Award Luncheon

  • Ron MacKay Materials

    At the request of ronmac music, the PDF copies of Ron's teaching materials have been removed from the NSBA site. If you would like to obtain copies of these materials please contact Karen MacKay, President of ronmac music.

  • Benefits of Membership

    Why should I join the NSBA? Membership has its benefits...

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