Congratulations to the Youth Brass Academy (YBA)
for winning First Place in the Youth Open Section of the
2024 NABBA Championships
The sky is the limit for these Huntsville youth musicians!
Youth Brass Academy (YBA), the educational outreach program of the Brass Band of Huntsville, prepares to begin their Youth Open Section Championship performance in the Playhouse of the Von Braun Center during the 2024 NABBA Championships. Mr. Joe Bader, YBA Conductor is on the podium and Dr. Doug Lindsey, NABBA Board of Directors, served as announcer.
YBA mission statement
to serve as a catalyst
to inspire musical excellence in
young Huntsville musicians
through study,
practice and community;
to foster a life-long love of music; and
to instill skills supporting success
beyond high school graduation.
The Youth Brass Academy accepts students of all ability levels, requiring only determination and commitment to the time necessary to become a contributing member of our musical community. At-risk, underserved and mainstream students are all welcome to elevate a standard of musicianship, while serving music lovers and patrons in Huntsville and beyond.
The YBA mission will be achieved by providing engaging and transformative musical experiences for brass and percussion students through high standards of performance in the mediums of British-style brass bands. Our talented, dedicated, and professional staff strive to motivate and educate our players to reach their fullest potential.
This mission will be achieved with coaching from members of the Brass Band of Huntsville by providing engaging and transformative musical experiences for brass and percussion students through exceptional community performance in the medium of British-style brass bands.