Texas Bandmasters Association

The Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) is an organization of over 6000 Texas band directors. Its stated goals are to Continually assist its membership in achieving the highest standards of instrumental music education; promote the place and value of music education in our society and the important role instrumental music plays in our cultural, intellectual, and social lives; foster goodwill, fellowship and a collegial, fraternal spirit among its members; provide its membership with an annual Convention/Clinic which introduces new music, tried and proven teaching methods and materials as well as instruments and equipment; provide Educational Publications of instructional methods and materials for TBA members and aid them with their personal development and leadership; provide additional practical and instructional information for the university music student preparing to become a band director.

For the last half-century, the members of Texas Bandmasters Association have worked diligently to further the cause of instrumental music education in communities throughout the Lone Star State. As a professional service organization, TBA reaches out through its membership to constantly improve the quality of music education in Texas' elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universities.