The College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Music for All (MFA), and National Band Association (NBA) have joined forces as the Music Education Alliance to serve bands and music education in the United States. The most prominent collaboration to date is the Dr. William P. Foster collaborative initiative to support bands in historically underserved and under-resourced communities. The Foster program focuses on three specific areas of support: An Awards Program, Mentorship and Best Practice Resources.
Apply for the Dr. William P. Foster Community Development Award: https://www.musicedalliance.org/award/
Recipients of the 2024 William P. Foster Community Development Award were honored at a reception held during the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. The Awards are a program of the Music Education Alliance that is supported by Music for All, College Band Directors National Association, and National Band Association.