Mission Statement
The purpose of the organization is to provide leadership and assistance to its members in the development and betterment of alumni bands and to serve as a leader, resource and indispensable advocate.
- Enrich the experience of collegiate and volunteer alumni bands
- Be a conduit for education and learning about alumni bands
- Foster relationships with alma mater and alumni members
- Foster and preserve the traditions of the alma mater and alumni band programs
- Communicate and promote the value of alumni bands and volunteer bands
History of our Founding
- 2015 Athletic Band Symposium at the University of Washington
The 1st vision of a national organization was formed. - 2018 Athletic Band Symposium at the University of Texas
Concept of national organization was formulated. - 2019 Athletic Band Symposium at the University of Washington
Organizing Committee Formed - Fourth quarter 2019
Our seven founding volunteers met to create the National Association of Alumni Band. Every detail from bylaws to member meetings needed to be planned and managed. - 2020 – It’s official
The NAoAB became the Indispensable Advocate and Resource for Alumni Bands.
Thank you to our founders
- Longhorn Band Alumni Association, Geof Sloan
- Redcoat Band Alumni Association, Lee Butts and Linda Butts
- Gator Band Alumni Association, Robin Oegerle and Michelle Taunten
- Husky Marching Band Alumni Association, Stan Yantis
- Clemson University Tiger Band Association, Tom Waldrop
