CONVENTION

The CBA Convention

Since its inception in 1965, the Colorado Bandmasters Association has hosted an annual convention, bringing together music educators, performers, and industry leaders from across the state. This event offers professional development, networking opportunities, and workshops designed to support excellence in band education. Directors and attendees participate in clinics, learn from renowned speakers, and celebrate Colorado’s vibrant band community.

2025 Convention

We are excited to host the 2025 CBA Convention at Lakewood High School on July 16-18, 2025.
Registration is open to CBA Members only & available after you have paid your 2025-2026 dues on the Members-Only Page.

Convention Sessions

High School Sessions

Concert Band with Rebecca Phillips (2 Sessions)
Marching Band with Chris Kreke
- Interpreting Judge Feedback/making midseason adjustments
- Improving GE through Music Ensemble
Marching Percussion
Getting the most from your Color Guard
Building a Guard Program
Jazz (TBD)
Concert Band with Jack Yonce
Marching Band with Rick Shaw

Beginning/Middle School Sessions

Habits of a Successful Director
Middle School Rehearsal Strategies
Recruitment
Success in Young Band
Dan Bell - Starting a MS Jazz Band
Michael Windham - Setting Up Instrument Tryouts/Rental Nights for Success
Dan Pinkston - Beginning/MS Literature
Olivia Caldwell - Beginning Clarinet
Mike Perez - TBD
Concert Band with Mike Gill

Additional Sessions

Karen Gregg - Women in Band Directing
Bryce Melaragno - Orchestra for Band Directors
Col. Thomas Palmatier - Conducting
Kate Margrave - So You Wanna be a Band Director (Collegiate)

For Everyone

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser (2 Keynote Sessions)
Grades .5-2.5 Reading Session
Grades 3-5 Reading Session

Golf Tournament Registration/Sponsorship

Exhibitor & Sponsors

Future Conventions

2025 Summer Convention - July 16-18, 2025

2026 Summer Convention - July 15-17, 2026

2027 Summer Convention - July 14-16, 2027

Convention Archive

Since 1965, we have maintained a digital library of programs & resources from every year of the CBA Convention. Links to each year (from 1965 - present) can be found below.

1965 Convention Program 1965 Convention Synopsis

1966 Convention Program 1966 Convention Synopsis

1967 Convention Program 1967 Convention Synopsis

1968 Convention Program 1968 Convention Synopsis

1969 Convention Program 1969 Convention Synopsis

1970 Convention Program 1970 Convention Synopsis

1971 Convention Program 1971 Convention Synopsis

1972 Convention Program 1972 Convention Synopsis

1973 Convention Program 1973 Convention Synopsis

1974 Convention Program 1974 Convention Synopsis

1975 Convention Program 1975 Convention Synopsis

1976 Convention Program 1976 Convention Synopsis