ALBERTA BAND ASSOCIATION
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Alberta Band Association

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Welcome, Nathan Ouellette, the new ABA Executive Director!

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Nathan Ouellette is a drummer, percussionist, and clinician based out of Edmonton Alberta Canada. Nathan is a graduate of Grant MacEwan University as well as St. Francis Xavier University were he received his Bachelors of Music with First Class Honors. In addition to his formal education, Nathan has continued to study with some of todays top innovators in percussion, most recently with jazz drummer Ari Hoeing in New York City and famed Afro-Cuban groups Los Munequitos and Grupo AfroCuba de Matanzas. He is also an experienced band leader and sideman, and can be heard performing all across Alberta.  Nathan also remains in high demand as a music educator. He has maintained an active teaching schedule for 15 years, and is well experienced in both group and private music education. As a clinician he has work for such institutes as Alberta College Conservatory, University of Alberta, and MacEwan University. Today, he continues his educational career as one of Alberta’s top percussion clinicians working with Jr. and Sr. High music programs all across Alberta. Nathan owns and operates Brandenburg Music, Canada’s leading percussion source. His business is dedicated to the service and support of Alberta’s music community, offering a variety of services such as: percussion repair and maintenance, concert percussion rentals, private lessons, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Introducing the Mike Achtymichuk Scholarship

The Mike W. Achtymichuk Memorial Scholarship is an annual $1000 award created by Joyce Howdle and Olga Achtymichuk to honour the memory of Mike Achtymichuk. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a middle, junior, or high school aged student wishing to enhance their music education within the province of Alberta by pursuing extracurricular activities such as but not limited to attending MusiCamp Alberta, taking private music lessons, joining a community ensemble, and playing in honour bands. More information and application materials are available here. The deadline to apply is June 30.

Annual General Meeting

Join us for our Annual General Meeting at Music Conference Alberta, October 22, 2022 at 10:45 a.m. We hope to see you there!

Visit our COVID-19 resources

Review the COVID-19 resources and information on our website.

Services

 Lending Library
​library@albertabandassociation.com
ABA Membership
Canadian Band Association 

Programs

Music Conference Alberta
Junior Honour Bands
Alberta Jazz Ensemble
Alberta Virtual Band
Alberta Wind Symphony
​Festival of Bands
Adult Concert Band Workshop
National Youth Band
MusiCamp Alberta


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5708 72  ST NW
Edmonton AB T6B 3J4

Email: info@albertabandassociation.com
Phone: (780) 800-0482
Toll Free: (877) 687-4239
Fax: (780) 488-6403

Executive Director, Nathan Ouellette x101
nathan@albertabandassociation.com

Festival Coordinator, Joyce Howdle x102
joyce@albertabandassociation.com

Operations Manager, Kimberley Denis x103
kim@albertabandassociation.com

Library Assistant, Dani McAfee
library@albertabandassociation.com

Program Assistant, Ayveree Sarjas-Terlikar
info@albertabandassociation.com
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Description of the Organization
    • Purpose, Priorities and Principles
    • Get Involved
  • Membership
    • Member Types
    • Applications and Renewals
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Studies and Re-Launch Documents
    • Advocacy Tools
    • Provincial Syllabus
    • Lending Library
    • Teaching Resources
    • Run For Music
    • MusiCom
  • Programs
    • ABA Awards
    • Provincial Honour Bands >
      • Alberta Wind Symphony >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Recommended Timeline
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Guest Conductor
        • Past Repertoire
      • Alberta Jazz Ensemble >
        • Audition Process
        • Guest Director
        • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Junior Honour Bands >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Timeline
        • Advertising
        • Guest Conductors
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Accommodations
    • Music Conference Alberta
    • Adult Concert Band Workshop
    • Festival of Bands >
      • Provincial Syllabus
      • Repertoire Lists
      • Registration
      • Fees
      • Festival Regulations and Operations
      • Schedule
      • Adjudicators
      • Festival Awards
      • Accommodations
      • Preparing for a Festival
  • Connections
    • Affiliates
    • Job Board
    • Mike Achtymichuk Scholarship
    • Professional Development
    • Supporters