Welcome

Since 1958, the California Band Director’s Association has been comprised of band directors throughout the state who are committed to creating an exceptional honor band experience for our students, and to provide professional development opportunities for all instrumental educators.
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2025 Audition Materials

 

All High School auditions must be uploaded, approved, and submitted for judging by the director by 11:59 PM on October 15, 2024.

All Junior High School auditions must be uploaded, approved, and submitted for judging by the director by 11:59 PM on November 2, 2024.

 

September 7 is Super Saturday

 

Collaborate with instrument professionals to prepare for auditions, focusing on CBDA and CODA excerpts.

Super Saturday is open to junior high and high school students on all band and orchestral instruments. Sessions are designed for seasoned performers and first-time auditioners.

CASMEC
2025 Registration

 

Be on the lookout for registration information for CASMEC 2025 in Sacramento in early fall 2024.

Future CASMEC dates:

January 15-19, 2025 – Sacramento

January 14-18, 2026 – Sacramento

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Our Mission

The California Band Directors Association (CBDA) is an organization that is inclusive of band directors from all areas of instrumental education. CBDA is committed to All-State Honor Ensembles, while providing professional growth and collaborative opportunities for band directors.