Since 1976, this award has been presented to a CBA Member who has made an outstanding contribution to band across Canada.

       This award recognizes those individuals who have contributed to the promotion, growth, and development of the musical, educational, and cultural values of band throughout Canada. In addition to national impact, provincial and
regional impact are also considered.

NSBA MASTER TEACHERS 2022-2023

Steve Hartlen, NSBA President
Laurie Gorman and Gale Lohnes

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal’s
were awarded on October 30, 2022
at the NSYWE Concert at the
Acadia Festival Theatre in Wolfville.

Steve Hartlen, president of NSBA presented the medals to:
Ardith Haley, Keli Brewer, Hope Gendron and Jim Forde