NORTH AMERICAN BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION

NABBA MUSIC RESOURCES

INCLUDING CONTEST RESULTS AND SCORES,
(Band and Solo/Ensemble Contests)
BAND CONTEST JUDGE SCORE CARDS,
AND CONTEST MUSIC ERRATA SHEETS

Compiled, edited and maintained by Douglas Yeo
Music Director Emeritus, New England Brass Band

!!! CONTEST UPDATE !!!

NORTH AMERICAN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
NABBA XXVII 2009 RESULTS


April 2-3, 2009 - The Brown Theater, Louisville, Kentucky


Complete results and repertoire played at the band and solo/ensemble contests from 1983-2008 are now available in the downloadable files and links below. The summary results that follow for 2009 will remain online until June 1 after which time these results will also be available in the files and links below.

2009 BAND CONTEST RESULTS

2009 SOLO AND SMALL ENSEMBLE CONTEST RESULTS

Welcome to the NABBA Music Resources website. This website, which is a part of the NABBA main website, includes information about NABBA contest results and music performed at NABBA contests.

While I have endeavored to make the information in this website as accurate as possible, it is quite possible that either the original source material I used in compiling information was incorrect or I have made a mistake. I welcome contact from NABBA members who wish to correct or add information, suggest additional resources or provide me with missing data. I will do my best to update and/or correct information as quickly as possible.

Email Douglas Yeo

Special thanks are due to Paul Droste, Jim Grate, Diana Herak, Pat Herak, Anita Cocker Hunt, Ron Holz, John de Salme, Jeff Clymer, Tom Scheibner and Colin Holman for their encouragement and assistance as I worked to set up these resources.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES


Music Performed at NABBA Band Contests, Band Contest Results and Band Contest Scores
1983 - 2008

NABBA BAND CONTEST MUSIC HISTORY, RESULTS AND SCORES- Excel file (download) - 265k

This download is a comprehensive database that contains information about the music played at every NABBA contest from 1983 to 2008 (over 1000 works performed) as well as band contest results for each year. The fields included in the database are: year, contest location, band, conductor, composer, title, publisher, whether the composition was performed as the test piece, section, place and score. As a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file, the data fields are fully sortable. By default, the file is sorted by year, section and place. Choosing "comments" in the "View" menu of Excel will display detailed information on how the data can be best understood. A comprehensive list of the complete names and locations of every band that has participated in a NABBA contest is also included as a "comment." If the file is printed, all "comments" will be printed at the end of the document. There is still information that must be added, especially in the "place" and "score" fields. If NABBA members have copies of complete scoresheets for any year of the NABBA contest, I would be happy to receive that information. Please email me by clicking on the "Email Douglas Yeo" button above. This file was updated on August 4, 2008.

NABBA BAND CONTEST MUSIC HISTORY, RESULTS AND SCORES- PDF file (download) - 218k

This download is a comprehensive database that contains information about the music played at every NABBA contest from 1983 to 2008 (over 1000 works performed) as well as band contest results for each year. The fields included in the database are: year, contest location, band, conductor, composer, title, publisher, whether the composition was performed as the test piece, section, place and score. As a PDF file, the fields are not sortable; for a sortable copy of this file, download the Excel file above. By default, the file is sorted by year, section and place. This file was updated on August 4, 2008.

NABBA BAND CONTEST MUSIC HISTORY, RESULTS AND SCORES- Web page - 1.9MB to load

This link will take you to an online version of a comprehensive database that contains information about the music played at every NABBA contest from 1983 to 2008 (over 1000 works performed). The fields included in the database are: year, contest location, band, conductor, composer, title, publisher, whether the composition was performed as the test piece, section, place and score. As a html web page, the fields are not sortable although individual terms can be found by using the "find" feature of your web browser (usually Command+F). By default, this page is sorted by year, section and place. For a sortable copy of this file, download the Excel file above. This file was uploaded on July 28, 2008.



NABBA Band Contest Complete Judge Scores
1991-2006 (Not Complete)

NABBA 2009 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 68k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XXVII (2009) in Louisville, Kentucky. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band after the awards ceremony on April 3, 2009. This file was uploaded on April 7, 2009.

NABBA 2008 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 60k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XXVI (2008) in Louisville, Kentucky. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band after the awards ceremony on March 29, 2008. This file was uploaded on April 21, 2008.

NABBA 2007 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 32k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XXV (2007) in Louisville, Kentucky. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 14, 2007. This file was uploaded on April 21, 2007.

NABBA 2006 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 44k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XXIV (2006) in Louisville, Kentucky. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 1, 2006. This file was uploaded on April 7, 2006.

NABBA 2005 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 44k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XXIII (2005) in St. Charles, Illinois. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on March 12, 2005. This file was uploaded on April 7, 2006.

NABBA 2004 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 44k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XXII (2004) in Charleston, West Virginia. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 17, 2004. This file was uploaded on April 7, 2006.

NABBA 2003 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 44k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XXI (2003) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 12, 2003. This file was uploaded on April 7, 2006.

NABBA 2002 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 44k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XX (2002) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 12, 2002. This file was uploaded on April 7, 2006.

NABBA 2001 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES (Championship, Honors and Challenge Sections only) - PDF file (download) - 480k

This download is the official score card for championship, honors and challenge section bands from NABBA XIX (2001) in Washington, D.C. Shown are the judge's scores for Championship and Honors sections band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each Championship, Honors and Challenge section competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony. This file was uploaded on August 27, 2006.

NABBA 2000 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES (Championship Section only) - PDF file (download) - 132k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XVIII (2000) in Columbus, Ohio. Shown are the judge's scores for championship band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 15, 2000. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.

NABBA 1998 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 80k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XVI (1998) in Lexington, Kentucky. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 18, 1998. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.

NABBA 1997 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 92k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XV (1997) in Red Wing, Minnesota. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 19, 1997. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.

NABBA 1996 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 328k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XIV (1996) in Dublin, Ohio. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 13, 1996. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.

NABBA 1995 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 108k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XIII (1995) in Toronto, Canada. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 22, 1995. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.

NABBA 1994 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 200k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA XII (1994) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 23, 1994. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.

NABBA 1992 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 148k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA X (1992) in Dublin, Ohio. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 11, 1992. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.

NABBA 1991 BAND CONTEST COMPLETE JUDGE SCORES - PDF file (download) - 164k

This download is the official score card for all bands from NABBA IX (1991) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Shown are the judge's scores for all band test and choice pieces, giving a comprehensive look at how results were determined. This information was given to each competing band at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on April 27, 1991. This file was uploaded on August 2, 2006.


NABBA Solo and Ensemble Contest Results
1983 - 2007

NABBA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST RESULTS- Excel file (download) - 55k

This download is a database giving results of the NABBA solo and ensemble contests from 1983-2008. The fields included in the database are: year, contest location, category, name, band, instrument, place, composer, title. As an Excel file, the database is fully sortable; by default, the file is sorted by year, category and place. The NABBA solo and ensemble contest has changed over the years; in the early years, there was only one "outstanding soloist" award given. In later years, specific categories were developed for youth and adult solos, youth and adult ensembles and, later, high and low instrument slow melody and technical solos. This database is very much a work in progress owing to a lack of available solo and ensemble contest information. If NABBA members have copies of solo and ensemble contest results for any year of the NABBA contest, I would be happy to receive that information. Please email me by clicking on the "Email Douglas Yeo" button above. This file was uploaded on July 29, 2008.

NABBA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST RESULTS- PDF file (download) - 48k

This download is a database giving results of the NABBA solo and ensemble contests from 1983-2008. The fields included in the database are: year, contest location, category, name, band, instrument, place, composer, title. As a pdf file, this file is not sortable; for a sortable file, download the Excel version of this file found above. The NABBA solo and ensemble contest has changed over the years; in the early years, there was only one "outstanding soloist" award given. In later years, specific categories were developed for youth and adult solos, youth and adult ensembles and, later, high and low instrument slow melody and technical solos. This file was uploaded on July 29, 2008.

NABBA SOLO AND SMALL ENSEMBLE CONTEST MUSIC HISTORY AND RESULTS- Web page - 266k to load

This link will take you to an online version of a comprehensive database giving results of the NABBA solo and ensemble contests from 1983-2008. The fields included in the database are: year, contest location, category, name, band, instrument, place, composer, title. As a html web page, the fields are not sortable although individual terms can be found by using the "find" feature of your web browser (usually Command+F). By default, this page is sorted by year, category and place. For a sortable copy of this file, download the Excel file above. This file was uploaded on July 29, 2008.



Music Errata Sheets

Spectrum (Gilbert Vinter) Errata Sheet (version of March 27, 2006) - PDF file (download) - 75k

The 2006 NABBA Honors section test piece was Gilbert Vinter's "Spectrum," published by Studio Music. In the process of rehearsing this piece with the New England Brass Band, I became aware that there were numerous errors in both the score and parts. Tired of spending so much rehearsal time correcting the mistakes, I made a comprehensive review of the score and parts and identified nearly 500 errors in "Spectrum." In order that all 2006 Honors Section bands would be on a level playing field (and the judge's scores could be corrected), I shared my errata sheet with NABBA officers who sent it to Honors Section conductors.

In making this errata sheet, I used the published score as the primary source, correcting parts to conform to the score. There were times, however, when consistency between parts and within a part called for a change to be made in the score. It is also very possible that I did not find every mistake in the score and parts; if additional errors are found, I would like to know about them in order to update the errata sheet. Please email me by clicking on the "Email Douglas Yeo" button above.

This file was updated on March 27, 2006.



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