Purpose, Priorities and Principles
The Purpose of the Alberta Band Association
We are.....
1. Support - We support people to participate in playing and creating music through band programs by offering education and functioning as a resource.
2. Community - We build a community of people who are passionate about band and promotes the value of band with influencers and decision-makers.
3. Inspiration - We provide access to band experiences and celebrate excellence in band music.
1. Support - We support people to participate in playing and creating music through band programs by offering education and functioning as a resource.
2. Community - We build a community of people who are passionate about band and promotes the value of band with influencers and decision-makers.
3. Inspiration - We provide access to band experiences and celebrate excellence in band music.
The Priorities of the Alberta Band Association
We will....
1. Education - We will educate, mentor, and provide programs to advance band music in Alberta.
2. Recognition - We will celebrate participation and excellence in band music.
3. Community Building - We will engage our natural community of band clinicians, directors, teachers, students, families, and audiences to create a strong, vibrant community of band music practitioners and supporters.
4. Communications and Marketing - We will create greater support for band music by promoting its value and the role of the Alberta Band Association.
5. Governance - We will ensure a sound and sustainable governance structure.
1. Education - We will educate, mentor, and provide programs to advance band music in Alberta.
2. Recognition - We will celebrate participation and excellence in band music.
3. Community Building - We will engage our natural community of band clinicians, directors, teachers, students, families, and audiences to create a strong, vibrant community of band music practitioners and supporters.
4. Communications and Marketing - We will create greater support for band music by promoting its value and the role of the Alberta Band Association.
5. Governance - We will ensure a sound and sustainable governance structure.
The Principles of the Alberta Band Association
We believe....
1. Engaging our Community - We believe that engaging our community in a way that is meaningful to them will make us stronger and will create ambassadors for band music.
2. Embracing a Broad Perspective and Reach - We believe that increasing our reach will mean that more students, clinicians and directors will have access to quality band music.
3. Being Resourceful and Ensuring Return on Investment and Sustainability - We believe in approaching our work from the perspective of resourcefulness. We believe that assessing risks accurately, seizing opportunities, and ensuring our initiatives are worthwhile as well as sustainable will set us up for success.
4. Partnering with Like-Minded People and Organizations - We believe that collaborating with people and organizations who are passionate about all aspects of the musical experience will enhance our work and strengthen our organization.
1. Engaging our Community - We believe that engaging our community in a way that is meaningful to them will make us stronger and will create ambassadors for band music.
2. Embracing a Broad Perspective and Reach - We believe that increasing our reach will mean that more students, clinicians and directors will have access to quality band music.
3. Being Resourceful and Ensuring Return on Investment and Sustainability - We believe in approaching our work from the perspective of resourcefulness. We believe that assessing risks accurately, seizing opportunities, and ensuring our initiatives are worthwhile as well as sustainable will set us up for success.
4. Partnering with Like-Minded People and Organizations - We believe that collaborating with people and organizations who are passionate about all aspects of the musical experience will enhance our work and strengthen our organization.