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Promoting Music in Arkansas Schools Since 1930

Arkansas School Band And Orchestra Association

Serving Arkansas music educators and students since 1930.

Welcome to the Arkansas School Band And Orchestra Association

At ASBOA, we're passionate about promoting instrumental music study and training here in Arkansas. Since 1930, we've been a continuous resource and support system for music students and educators, all while stimulating further interest in making great music.

We also work hard to advocate for the value of instrumental music before educational authorities. As a school band and orchestra association in Arkansas, our goal is for the value of instrumental music to be recognized and spread throughout the state.

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Serving Arkansas music educators since 1930

High school marching band performing

Advancing Music Education Across Arkansas

A Founding Legacy

In Honor and Loving Memory

In honor and loving memory of the life of Raymond Brandon, ASBOA President and Executive Secretary Emeritus.

Jan. 3rd, 1907 – Dec. 5th, 2005

Raymond Brandon, ASBOA founder and first Executive Secretary

Arkansas Tech University

The ASBOA Executive Board and membership wish to express their sincere appreciation to Arkansas Tech University for sponsoring the offices of the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association.

Dr. Russell Jones

ATU President

Mr. David Moseley

Former VP Administration & Finance

Dr. Jeff Woods

Former Dean of Arts and Humanities

Dr. Jeffrey Cass

Dean of Arts and Humanities

Dr. Jeff Bright

Music Department Head

Dr. Cynthia Hukill

Former Music Department Head

Andy Anders

Former Music Department Head

Dr. Robert Brown

ATU President, Emeritus

Mrs. Julie Morgan

Former Assistant to President

ATU Department of Music