Our Organization

Who We Are

NCBLA was founded in December of 2005 to recognize excellence in leadership, integrity, and commitment in collegiate bands. These values are needed in order to succeed in America, and no organization fosters these values like bands. However, before the NCBLA, no organization existed to provide this type of individual recognition. Our staff works continuously to give support to struggling bands and prepare for our annual awards banquet for the Dr. Thomas E. Lyle Leadership Award.

Association Staff

President, Amanda Loring (University of Southern California, 2005)
Vice-President: Jonathan LaHore (University of Massachusetts, 2007)
Manager, Networking/Charity: Christy Patel (University of Idaho, 2003)
Manager, Development: Maximilian Garcia (University of Oregon, 2005)

Mission Statement

The mission of the National Collegiate Band Leadership Association is to support leaders in bands through recognition and provide assistance to struggling university bands through fundraising and insight in order to promote leadership, integrity, and commitment.