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Full Schedule

2026 CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference, February 19-21

Ritmos y Vientos: Honoring Traditions and Expanding Horizons 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

7:00 AM – TBA: ON-SITE REGISTRATION, 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall Lobby
Active CBDNA Membership Required for Collegiate Band Directors

CBDNA RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS, MUS 207 & Barness Recital Hall

8:00 – 8:25 AM

• Julia Perry: Life, Legacy, and Symphony No. 6 for Band (1966) – Patty Saunders, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (MUS 207)
• Banda Nacional de Conciertos de La Habana, Cuba: History & Repertoire – Darrell Brown, Georgia Southern University & Jeffrey Hadfield, West Virginia University (Barness Recital Hall)

8:30 – 8:55 AM

• A String of Perle's: The Forgotten Symphony for Band by George Perle – Benjamin Pouncey, University of South Carolina (MUS 207)
• Quintessentially Cuban: Identifying the Characteristics of Cuban Wind Music and Best Practices for an Authentic Performance – David Ramos, University of Miami (Barness Recital Hall)

9:00 – 9:25 AM

• An Examination of Influences on Collegiate Music Teacher Identity – Jay Juchniewicz, East Carolina University & Steven N. Kelly, Florida State University (MUS 207)
• From One Repertoire to Two: How American Wind Band Repertoire Separated between High School and College Bands – Jason Ladd, Nicholls State University (Barness Recital Hall)

9:30 – 9:55 AM: COFFEE BREAK – Concert Hall Lobby
Sponsored by the Stetson University School of Music

10:00 – 10:25 AM: CBDNA/NBA GENERAL SESSION, Barness Recital Hall

• Opening Remarks & Business Meeting

10:30 – 11:15 AM: CBDNA/NBA GENERAL SESSION, Barness Recital Hall

• Beyond the Clave: Unlocking the Nuances of Latin American Music for Wind Ensembles,
  Guest Artist, José Valentino
  A deep dive into the rhythmic, harmonic, and stylistic intricacies of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Venezuelan, Argentine, and Caribbean wind ensemble repertoire.

11:15 – 1:00 PM: LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Barber Middle School
Robert Grogan, Conductor

1:30 – 2:00 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Bumpus Middle School
Josh Lynch, Conductor

2:00 – 2:30 PM: WATER / SNACK BREAK – Concert Hall Lobby
Sponsored by the University of North Florida School of Music

2:30 – 3:30 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Ocean Springs High School
Kevin Shira, Conductor

3:30 – 4:00 PM: WATER / SNACK BREAK – Concert Hall Lobby
Sponsored by the Florida Southern College Bands

4:00 – 5:00 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Austin Peay State University Wind Ensemble
John Schnettler, Conductor

5:00 – 6:45 PM: DINNER

7:00 – 8:00 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, University of Central Florida Wind Ensemble
Scott Lubaroff, Conductor

8:30 – 9:30 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, University of 91ÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble
Matthew McCutchen, Conductor, featuring José Valentino on Ricardo Lorenz’s Found Connections Concerto

9:30 – 10:30 PM: RECEPTION – Concert Hall Lobby & Conference Room
Sponsored by the University of Central Florida Band; Live music by 91ÊÓƵJazz Combo

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026

7:30 AM – TBA: ON-SITE REGISTRATION, 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall Lobby
Active CBDNA Membership Required for Collegiate Band Directors

CBDNA RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS, MUS 207 & Barness Recital Hall

8:00 – 8:25 AM

• Conductor STRONG: How to Avoid Injuries, Pain, and Unnecessary Surgeries – Justin White, Scott Mullen, MK Campbell, University of Georgia (MUS 207)
• More than the ‘Second’ Band: Cultivating a Unique Culture in Every Ensemble – Marc Decker, Florida Atlantic University & Tremon Kizer, University of Central Florida (Barness Recital Hall)

8:30 – 8:55 AM

• Band Director Burnout: The Signs to Be Aware Of, and How to Heal from Them – Marcus Morris, University of Georgia (MUS 207)
• More than Music: Building Community Through Collaborative Wind Band Projects – Jack Eaddy, University of Georgia & Chandler Wilson, Stetson University (Barness Recital Hall)

9:00 – 9:25 AM

• Marching into the Future: Using AI to Power Social Media Campaigns for College Band Programs – Sean Murray, University of Alabama at Birmingham (MUS 207)
• Conducting Without the Ensemble: A High-Impact, Research-Based Model for Small Conducting Classes – Cliff Towner, Georgia College and State University (Barness Recital Hall)

9:30 – 9:55 AM: COFFEE BREAK – Concert Hall Lobby
Sponsored by the University of Louisville Bands in memory of Brad Rogers

10:00 – 10:45 AM: CBDNA/NBA GENERAL SESSION, 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall

• Revolutionizing Music Education: Improvisation as a Core Competency for Wind Musicians, Guest Clinician José Valentino with the 91ÊÓƵSymphonic Band, Guest Artist, José Valentino
  Breaking traditional barriers, empowering musicians to develop improvisational fluency in Latin jazz, classical, and contemporary settings.

11:00 – 11:45 AM: CBDNA/NBA GENERAL SESSION, Barness Recital Hall

• COMPOSER FORUM

11:45 – 1:45 PM: LUNCH

2:00 – 3:00 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Youth Performing Arts School of Louisville
Kevin Callihan, Conductor

3:00 – 3:30 PM: WATER / SNACK BREAK – Concert Hall Lobby
Sponsored by the FAMU Department of Music

3:30 – 4:30 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Appalachian State University Wind Ensemble
John Stanley Ross, Conductor

5:00 – 6:30 PM: CBDNA/NBA BANQUET – Conference Center (Pre-Registration Required)

7:00 – 8:00 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Western Carolina University Wind Ensemble
Margaret Underwood, Conductor

8:30 – 9:30 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Florida State University Wind Ensemble
Patrick Dunnigan, Conductor

9:30 – 10:30 PM: RECEPTION – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall Lobby & Conference Room
Sponsored by FSU College of Music; Live Music by José Valentino Band

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026

7:00 – 7:55 AM Doughnuts & Coffee, 91ÊÓƵConference Center
Sponsored by the University of Florida Bands on behalf of José Valentino
Live Piano Music Kenny Haelsig, Pianist from the Bern’s Steakhouse Dessert Room 

8:00 – 8:25 AM CBDNA/NBA SESSION, Barness Recital Hall

• The Entrepreneurial Musician: Navigating Business, Branding, and Financial Sustainability, Guest Artist José Valentino
  Practical strategies for musicians and educators to build successful careers through business acumen, branding, and revenue generation in the modern music industry.

8:30 – 9:30 AM CBDNA/NBA SESSION, Choral Rehearsal Hall

• Juried Marching Band Presentations (Six Collegiate Marching Band Programs to be Featured)

10:00 –11:00 AM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, Tara Winds
Andrea Strauss, Conductor

11:00 – 11:30 AM: BREAK
Sponsored by the Florida Chapter of CBDNA

11:30 – 12:30 PM: CONCERT – 91ÊÓƵConcert Hall, James Madison University Wind Symphony
Christopher Cicconi, Conductor

12:30 PM: CONFERENCE CONCLUDES – Safe Travels!