# Kansas Bandmasters Association > Building Better Bands! ## Pages - [Jazz Reading Band](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2957): We would like to invite you to participate in our Jazz Repertoire reading band. The band will read through selected literature as a way of learning new repertoire and revisiting some favorites. Please indicate which instrument you play. When: Friday, July 17th, 8:30am-9:20am Location: Double Tree Hotel, Wichita Airport. It will be in the same room the reading session. Please refer to the convention program as we get closer to the KBA Summer Convention. We look forward to you playing in the KBA Jazz Reading Band! Loading… - [All Star Percussion Ensemble](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2845): We are excited to be launching the first ever Kansas All Star Percussion Ensemble, with the inaugural performance to take place at the 2026 Kansas Bandmasters Association’s Summer Conference. This ensemble is a coordinated effort between KBA and the Kansas Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Students who participate in this ensemble will have the opportunity to experience performing in a collegiate-style ensemble, with advanced repertoire and guidance from collegiate professors from across the state.  TIMELINE Audition Window: November 5 – December 19, 2025 Auditions Due: December 19, 2025 by 11:59pm via Festival Scores (Event Code: 37HKDLV) Ensemble Announced: January 5, […] - [District Nominations](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2713) - [Concert Band Festival (2026)](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2592): Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ MidAmerica Nazarene University 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS 66062 This event is designed to provide a supportive, educational pre-KSHSAA performance opportunity for high school and middle school bands of any size. Your ensemble will have the opportunity to perform their selections on stage and receive judges feedback. You will also receive a clinic with your band with one of our outstanding guest clinicians! In addition, your students will have the opportunity to listen to performances and clinics of other groups. Upon registration, you will receive an invoice and details about the event, including equipment provided. Prior […] - [Mentorship](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2533): Mentorship has been proven to be one of the strongest factors contributing to longevity in our profession. KBA is looking to form and foster these connections. If you are interested in seeking out a mentor or would like to serve as one, please fill out the form below. Please fill in your information first, then the information for your recommendation. Loading… - [Prescribed Music List (PML)](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2519): When choosing your contest literature, please verify on the KSHSAA PML list, that your selection matches the title, composer/arranger, publisher, and grade level listed.  Also, you can only obtain the official PML I.D. number for your selection from the KSHSAA site. Please follow the link below. You will be asked to sign-in to your KSHSAA festival Manager Account. KSHSAA Prescribed Music List/Festival Manager (Full List) Changes/Updates for 2024 The list below only shows the recommendations that the KBA PML Committee gave to KSHSAA. Please be aware that other corrections (that are not listed here) were made to the original list regarding spelling, […] - [Conducting Clinic Participant Application](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2338): The Kansas Bandmasters Association is proud to offer the Conducting Workshop at our Summer Convention in Wichita this summer! This workshop is designed to provide a supportive educational experience for any music educator or college student, and will include podium time on great wind repertoire, expert feedback from Kansas college conductors, and a video that will be shared with each participant. Participants: This workshop is open to all KBA members registered for our summer convention (this includes collegiate KBA members). Participants will conduct on the podium, receive feedback, and receive a video of their conducting session. Conductors will be asked to perform […] - [Nominations: District Representative](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2296): Please nominate candidates for Northwest, Northeast, North Central, East Central KBA District Representative positions on our KBA Board using the link below. Nominations will open on May 18 close on May 25, 2026. Voting will open on June 1, 2026 and close at 12-midnight on June 15, 2026. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. PLEASE UPDATE your membership record to make sure that your district label is correct before voting. Click here to go to membership page. 2. Next to “Nominate District Candidate,” select the number of candidates you wish to nominate. 3. Enter nominee’s full-name and select the KBA District they belong to. 4. Enter your […] - [Reading Sessions (Jazz/Conductor Band) & Conducting Clinic](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2288): We would like to invite you to participate and join the band! Please consider signing up to play in our Jazz Ensemble Reading Band and our Conducting clinic. Please click on each button link for more details. Conducting Clinic for Conductors KBA is proud to offer this opportunity for band directors and college students to conduct the clinic band and to receive feedback on their conducting. Please click on the button below for more information & to register. - [Conducting Clinic Reading Band](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2282): We would like to invite you to participate in our KBA Conducting Clinic reading band. The band will serve as clinic ensemble for participating conductors. Please indicate which instrument you play. When: Thursday, July 16th, 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: Double Tree Hotel, Wichita Airport. It will be in the same room the reading session. Please refer to the convention program as we get closer to the KBA Summer Convention. We look forward to you playing in the KBA reading band. T Loading… - [Voting - Marching Rubrics](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=2172): Hello fellow marching band directors! The Kansas Bandmasters Association Marching Championship committee is planning to use a new scoring sheet for the 2024 Open Class and Small Schools Marching Band Championships, and we need your help.  Below are the two options we would like for you to consider. If you attended our session at KMEA last month, these were the sheets we presented. We have made a few tweaks and would like to see what you all think.  Please take a look at both options and cast your vote for the sheets you think will fit our bands and our contests […] - [Resource Link Submissions](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1780): These links will be available for our members through our website. These links should be the “must have” type of resource. Please curate your list to include the very best resources in your opinion. Select the number of links you want to submit from the “QTY” column, then enter your information. Thank You! Loading… - [Resource Links](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1773): This page is a work in progress. We are working and updating this page regularly. If you wish to contribute a link, please fill out this form. [administrator notice: content below memberonly ] ORGANIZATIONS Kansas Music Educators Assoc. (KMEA) The Midwest Clinic Jazz Educator Network (JEN) American School Band Directors Assoc. President’s Own U.S. Marine Band Technology Institute for Music Education International Society for Technology in Education Instrument Organizations National Flute Association Internation Clarinet Association International Double Reed Society North American Saxophone Alliance International Saxophone Association International Horn Society International Trumpet Guild International Trombone Association International Tuba-Euphonium Assoc. American Drum Association […] - [Coming Soon...](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1751): We are currently working on the 2025 KBA Convention Program. Please check back with us soon! Thank You! Connect with us on social mediaFacebook @KansasBandmastersAssociatonInstagram @ksbandmastersTwitter @ksbandmasters - [Advertising](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1732): Thank you for advertising in our event program(s). Your financial support helps to make our events possible and to provide the best education experience for our student musicians! Click on the button below to see a sample our interactive program. All ads are 8.5×11 full-page ads linked to your business website. Please submit ads in .png or .pdf. file formats. Rate Card: Loading… - [Sign In](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1700) - [Sign Out](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1689): Loading… - [KBA Districts](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1609): NORTHWEST nwrep@kansasbandmasters.com NORTH CENTRAL ncrep@kansasbandmasters.com NORTHEAST nerep@kansasbandmasters.com SOUTHWEST swrep@kansasbandmasters.com SOUTH CENTRAL screp@kansasbandmasters.com SOUTHEAST serep@kansasbandmasters.com EAST CENTRAL ecrep@kansasbandmasters.com - [Voting](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1382): KBA Board Elections: Northwest, Northeast, North Central, East Central District Representatives Voting will open on June 1, 2026 and close at 12-midnight on July 15, 2026 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. PLEASE UPDATE your membership record to make sure that your district label is correct before voting. Click here to go to membership page. 2. Select “Register Now” to enter the ballot page. 3. Select the “Qty of 1” to reveal the candidates for each category. Candidates may only vote for the District Representative in their own district. Loading… - [Event Program Coming Soon...](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1323): Digital event programs will be available 1-2 weeks prior to each event. Please check back closer to the event. Please visit the archival section for this event to view past programs. Thank You! Connect with us on social mediaFacebook @KansasBandmastersAssociatonInstagram @ksbandmastersTwitter @ksbandmasters - [Clinician Information Uploads](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1280): DUE: Monday, June 12 Clinician Photo– Upload a photo in high resolution (1200×1800 Pixels at 300dpi) to the Dropbox link below. Please save your file as: lastname_firstname_photo before uploading.  Upload Clinician Photo Here Clinician Bio – Upload a brief bio (125 word max.) to the Dropbox link below.  Please save your file as: lastname_firstname_bio before uploading. Bios longer than 125 words will be shortened for our convention program.  Upload Clinician Bio Here DUE: Friday, June 30 Handouts – Upload your handout to the Dropbox link below. Your handout will be made available to attendees through our KBA website (www.kansasbandmasters.com). Please consolidate multiple handouts into 1 PDF file and observe copyright guidelines.  Save file as: lastname_firstname_sessiontitle_handout before […] - [Golf Tournament](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1220): July 15, 2026 You’re invited to participate in our Annual KBA Golf Tournament! FOUR-PERSON BEST BALL Derby Hills Golf and Country Club, 2600N Triple Creek Dr., Derby, KS 67037 • 316.788.3070 Schedule: 9:30am – Check-in & Registration 10:30am – Putting Contest 11:00am – Tee Time (First group off the tee) Cost: $40 (Includes green fees & cart) Please login to your KBA account to register. Loading… Merchants, if you are interested in donating items as part of the prizes for the tournament, please contact Randy Fillmore at: randyfillmore@midco.net Please login to your member/merchant account. - [Calendar](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1194): KBA Members: Please login to add your school concerts. Subscribing to this calendar only adds KBA Events. - [PML Reading Band](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1172): We would like to invite you to participate in our PML Repertoire reading band. The band will read through selected literature as a way of learning new repertoire and revisiting some favorites. Please indicate which instrument you play. We look forward to you playing in the KBA reading band. The reading session is on Thursday afternoon. Please refer to the convention schedule for the exact time and location. Thank you for playing! Loading… - [listserv](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1160): Our mission is to Build Better Bands for Kansas by providing educational opportunities, special programs, and recognition for band musicians, students, and directors throughout Kansas. The purpose of this listserv is to help promote collegiality and provide a forum for directors to ask questions and seek advice so that they may continue to provide quality education to their students. This group is open to current & retired band directors, industry representatives, and college music education majors. Please use discretion when asking questions, making recommendations, and replying to messages. We ask that you abide by the guidelines listed below. Any e-mail deemed outside […] - [KBA Bylaws](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=1096) - [Join KBA Page](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=957) - [Exhibitor Information](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=917): The Kansas Bandmasters Association membership and Executive Board would like to thank you for your support and dedication to music education. We would like to invite you to support the KBA membership by exhibiting at our summer convention.  Our convention from Wednesday through Saturday on the designated week each year. The exhibitor area is open to attendees on both Thursday and Friday of the convention. Setup/Tear Down: Wednesday 6:00pm-10:00pm & Thursday 7:00am-10:00am All booths/exhibits must be cleared on Friday between 12:00noon-2:00pm. Exhibit Times (Exhibit all is open to attendees at the times specified below): Thursday 10:00am – 11:30am & 1:30pm-3:30pm Friday […] - [Kansas Music Merchants Association](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=875): Proudly supports Kansas Bandmasters and all educators dedicated to building stronger communities through music education. https://www.kansasmusic.org Please click each business below to visit their website. KMMA Message to Kansas Music Educators: By spending your dollars at a Kansas Music Store you are funding your School Music Program. Local businesses pay Property Tax, Income Tax, State and Local Sales tax that help fund Kansas Schools. When you buy from businesses outside of Kansas, that money disappears, never to return…  - [Join KBA](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=854) - [Member Directory](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=830) - [Clinic Proposals](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=820): KBA Annual Convention – July 16-19, 2025 Clinicians can submit up to 2 clinic proposals by selecting “Add Proposal” below Clinicians will be notified of their clinic proposal acceptance by March 8th. Thank you for submitting your proposal(s) to present at our KBA Annual Convention! Loading… - [Convention Information](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=643): KANSAS BANDMASTERS ANNUAL CONVENTION • JULY 15-18, 2026 Double Tree by Hilton Wichita Airport • 2098 S Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209 CONVENTION REGISTRATION 2026 Registration is will open very soon! Please sign-in to your KBA account to access the registration form. Loading… Please e-mail our KBA Technology Manager for any questions or trouble with this form. HOTEL INFORMATION Deadline to reserve your room at our special KBA rate is July 6th. Please click here to make your reservation! GOLF TOURNAMENT Come play golf with us! For more information and to register, please click here! READING BANDS: Jazz Reading Band & […] - [Festival Class & Small School Marching Championship](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=387): Saturday, October 17, 2026 Wichita Heights High School, 5301 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67219 GENERAL ADMISSION: Adults $15, Student, Senior and Military $10. Children under age 5 are FREE. Credit Cards Accepted (Add 5% service fee). The admission price is good for the entire day of Prelims & Finals.  Registration Opens May 1st Registration deadline is September 1st Loading… Payment deadline is October 1st. Payable to: Kansas Bandmasters Association MAIL TO:Holton High SchoolAttn: Jayme Malsom, KBA Marching Championship Co-Chair901 New York AvenueHolton, KS 66436 Please note that payments are non-refundable. Award & Trophy Sponsorship by View and purchase photos from […] - [Intercollegiate Band (KIB)](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=373): February 22 & 23, 2024 Sponsored by the Kansas Bandmasters Association, the Kansas Intercollegiate Band is a collaborative musical experience that brings together outstanding wind and percussion students from colleges and universities throughout Kansas. Designed to expand performance opportunities and strengthen connections among institutions, the ensemble provides students with the chance to rehearse and perform high-quality literature in a supportive, high-level musical environment. This unique ensemble is assembled on a biennial basis with its members selected through a rigorous audition process. Highly respected and accomplished wind band conductors are selected to provide students with an engaging and immensely artistic rehearsal process […] - [New Band Director Bootcamp](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=357): July 15, 2026 (8:30am-5:00pm) Double Tree by Hilton Wichita Airport • 2098 S Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209 The purpose of this bootcamp is to provide useful information to new band directors as they prepare for the upcoming school year! This one-day event is designed to cover a broad range of topics from assessing your program, navigating KSHSAA and KMEA events, Q&A with second year and veteran teachers, and so much more. Directors in their first through third year are welcome, though the bootcamp is geared more towards first year directors. This year’s bootcamp schedule will be emailed out to participants […] - [Mission Statement](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=324): Our mission is to Build Better Bands by providing educational opportunities, special programs, and recognition for band musicians, students, and directors throughout the state of Kansas.  - [KBA Districts](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=203): NORTHWEST Matt Rome NORTH CENTRAL Daniela Thrasher NORTHEAST TBD EAST CENTRAL Courtney Nichols SOUTHWEST Angela Wilczek SOUTH CENTRAL TBD SOUTHEAST Jamie Messner - [Outstanding Contributor](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=191): Outstanding Bandmaster The Outstanding Bandmaster award is presented annually by KBA to Kansas Band Directors who have distinguished themselves through their musical accomplishments, service to bands, and excellence in teaching.  Selection Considerations How to nominate a candidate: Loading… 2025 Outstanding Contributor – Shawn Chastain Shawn Chastain is starting his 20th as Executive Coordinator of Fine Arts for the Wichita Public Schools, supporting 275+ faculty members who instruct over 25,000 students enrolled in WPS Fine Arts Programs. Prior to this position, Shawn spent 15 years in the choral music classroom at Wichita Charles Curtis Middle School and Heights High School.  While at […] - [Outstanding Young Bandmaster](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=190): The Outstanding Young Bandmaster Award is presented annually by Phi Beta Mu and KBA to young directors.  Selection Considerations How to nominate a candidate: Loading… 2025 Recipients Mikayla Bauer & Preston Thomas Preston Thomas is the band director at Bonner Springs High School in northeast Kansas. He is the head director of the high school band, facilitates classes for small ensembles, revived the high school jazz band, and assists the middle school bands. Prior to this position, he taught 6th-12th grade band and choir in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. A major indicator of his success at Bonner Springs is the revitalization of […] - [Outstanding Bandmaster](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=188): The Outstanding Bandmaster award is presented annually by KBA to Kansas Band Directors who have distinguished themselves through their musical accomplishments, service to bands, and excellence in teaching.  Selection Considerations How to nominate a candidate: Loading… 2025 Outstanding Bandmaster – Steve Gordon Steve Gordon attended the University of Kansas for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Education. He taught twelve years in public schools at Ellinwood, Olathe, Caney and Coffeyville, Kansas prior to coming to Maranatha Academy in 1991, where he has taught Bands and HS Vocal Music for 34 years. In 2015, he received Teacher of the Year awards from […] - [Board](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=175): Executive Board Dr. Alex Wimmer – President Associate Director of Bands – Kansas State University , Manhattan, KS president@kansasbandmasters.com Dr. Shawn Knopp– President-Elect Director of Bands – Friends University, Wichita, KS presidentelect@kansasbandmasters.com Dr. Frank Perez – Past-President Director of Bands – Baker University , Baldwin City, KS pastpresident@kansasbandmasters.com Administration Randy Fillmore – Executive Secretary Band Director – Free State High School, Lawrence, KS executive@kansasbandmasters.com Maranda Wilson – Recording Secretary Director of Bands – Wichita East High School, Wichita, KS secretary@kansasbandmasters.com Chris Miertschin – Membership Chair Director of Bands – Bethel College, North Newton, KS membership@kansasbandmasters.com Dr. Frank Perez – Technology Manager […] - [Presidents](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=176) - [Hall of Fame](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=156): Congratulations to the 2025 Hall of Fame Recipients! Outstanding Young Band Director: Mikayla Bauer & Preston Thomas Outstanding Contributor: Shawn Chastain Outstanding Bandmasters: Steve Gordon Each year the Kansas Bandmasters Association recognizes the Outstanding Bandmaster, Outstanding Young Bandmaster, and Outstanding Contributor to honor the musical accomplishments, the service to bands, and the excellence in teaching.  Please visit the individual award pages to view current and past recipients. Nomination forms for each award are available on their respective pages. - [About KBA](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=143): Welcome to the Kansas Bandmasters Association! Our mission is to Build Better Bands by providing educational opportunities, special programs, and recognition for band musicians, students, and directors throughout the state of Kansas.  To learn more about our history, we invite you to read, “Where Did We Come From,” by Joseph “Joe” R. Boley, KBA Past-President (1986-1987). __________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on social mediaFacebook @KansasBandmastersAssociatonInstagram @ksbandmastersTwitter @ksbandmasters - [Middle Level Honor Band](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=142): July 17, 2026 – Double Tree Hotel Airport, Wichita, KS The KBA Middle-Level Honor Band is an opportunity for students to participate in a top-level ensemble under the direction of a prominent conductor/clinician.  This unique summertime event allows band directors an opportunity to reward student progress and achievement, as well as provide students a wonderful honor band experience with a nationally recognized conductor/clinician! The participation fee for each student selected is $40. This fee includes lunch. Registration payments will be due by May 9th. Directors who have students participating in the honor band must be current KBA members, register for the […] - [Jazz Championship](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=141): Tuesday, March 09, 2027 The 4th Annual Jazz Championship • Wichita State University View the 2024 interactive program by clicking on the link in the menu bar to the right of this page. Band Registration Please sign-in to your KBA member account to register your ensemble Registration deadline is December 6th. Loading… Payment deadline is February 1 Please Make Checks Payable to Kansas Bandmasters Association and mail to: Derby High SchoolAttn: Adam DeVault, KBA Jazz Championship Chair920 N. RockDerby, KS 67037 Directions Wichita State University • 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260 2026 Jazz Championship Results Band Results by Division (Top […] - [Open Class Marching Championship](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=139): Saturday, October 31, 2026 Blue Valley/Antioch District Athletic Complex,16200 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66085 GENERAL ADMISSION: Adults $15, Student, Senior and Military $10. Children under age 5 are FREE. Credit Cards Accepted (Add 5% service fee). The admission price is good for the entire day of Prelims & Finals.  Registration Opens May 1st Registration deadline is September 1st Loading… Payment deadline is October 1st. Payable to: Kansas Bandmasters Association MAIL TO:Holton High SchoolAttn: Jayme Malsom, KBA Marching Championship Co-Chair901 New York AvenueHolton, KS 66436 Please note that payments are non-refundable. Award & Trophy Sponsorship by View and purchase photos from […] - [Events](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=137) - [Membership](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=70): Please sign-in to your account by using your e-mail address and password. If you don’t have a new password, please use the “request password” link below. If your e-mail is not found in the system your membership may have expired. Please register for a new account. Chris Miertschin – Membership Chair membership@kansasbandmasters.com - [Latest News](https://kansasbandmasters.com/?page_id=65) - [Home Page](https://kansasbandmasters.com/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)