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.

2025 Audition Results

 

Congratulations to all of the students who auditioned for this year’s All-State Bands.  Follow the links below to see this year’s list of accepted students and registration information

 

September 7 Highlights!

This year, there were:
708 attendees
94 Clinicians
29 Total Clinic Hours

 

Thank you to everyone who participated in Super Saturday! See you next year! 

CASMEC
2026 Registration

 

Be on the lookout for registration information for CASMEC 2026 in Sacramento in early September 2025.

 

Future CASMEC dates:

January 14-18, 2026 – Sacramento

January 13-17, 2027 – Sacramento

January 12-16, 2028 – 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.