National Band Association Fall 2026

Who we are

The Duquesne University National Band Association student chapter is dedicated to serving Duquesne and the greater Pittsburgh area by providing members with meaningful opportunities within the field of music education, specifically through instrumental music experiences. Members interact with students, strengthen pedagogical strategy and fluency, and plan experiences that aim to inform and support future teaching while benefiting instrumental students of all ages.

The National Band Association student chapter is here to work towards building a community by uplifting and supporting everyone. We work to develop our teaching through workshops, and networking events. Our organization is here to offer future educators with experiences that will help in their life once they graduate from Duquesne.

Additionally, the National Band Association has the privilege of hosting a Concert Band Festival every January since 2025. Our most recent festival was an overwhelming success. Three local high schools spent the day on campus working with world class conductors and music educators. Collegiate members volunteered to organize the event, accompany students around campus, and had the opportunity to play alongside high schoolers in a group performance at the end of the day. The community outreach that we achieved and the impact we had on those students, and our members truly represent the National Band Association’s commitment to enhancing music education in our community at Duquesne University.

Why we need your help

The National Band Association at Duquesne is fundraising for our trip to the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. At this conference, future music educators have the chance to gain insight into music education at the international level and network with other educators. The Mid-West conference hosts workshops where clinicians present on educating and working with students. Finally, Conference goers will get the chance to see performances from ensembles around the nation. Donations help to cover the cost of housing, travel, and registration for the eleven individuals representing the National Band Association chapter at Duquesne University.

Last year because of crowdfunding, we were able to send ten students to the Midwest Conference. They encountered internationally known composers and sat in excellent sessions on jazz, concert band, and beginning band methods. This conference served as professional development, which allowed attendees to build valuable connections to other educators and gain musical knowledge that they were able to bring back to Duquesne.

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