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08/29/2026

(🎶: VSU Trojan Explosion)
🚨 2027 Band Director Participant List 🚨
1) Savanna State University Savannah State University
2) Howard University Howard University
3) Shaw University Shaw University
4) Tennessee StateUniversity Tennessee State University
5) Virginia StateUniversity Virginia State University
6) Benedict College Benedict College EST. 1870
7) Winston Salem State University Winston-Salem State University
8) Hampton University Hampton University
9) Wilberforce University Wilberforce University
10) North Carolina Central Univ. North Carolina Central University
11) Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University
12) Delaware State University Delaware State University
13) Lincoln University Lincoln University
With more to come!!

08/29/2026

🎓✨ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ✨🎓

The 4th Annual NYC HBCU Audition Fair is BACK and bigger than ever! 🗣️🔥

High school seniors, this is YOUR opportunity to audition, connect, and put yourself in position for the next chapter of your academic + musical journey! 🎶🎓

💰 $3 MILLION+ in scholarship offers in Year 3…
So the question is: WHAT WILL YEAR 4 BRING?! 👀💰

📅 Monday, February 15, 2027
⏰ 9AM–3PM
📍 TEME Band House
📍 240 Nassau St., Brooklyn, NY

🎺 Featuring HBCUs ready to discover the NEXT generation of talented musicians!

🚨 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Register at www.balaa.org/events to receive audition requirements, updates & important event information.

🎓 Your future is calling. Are you ready to answer?

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08/24/2026

✨ SUPPORT. CELEBRATE. MAKE AN IMPACT. ✨

The 5th Annual BALAA Ball is coming, and we’re inviting YOU to be part of the celebration! 🍎❤️💚

Show your support by placing a Journal Ad in this year’s BALAA Ball journal! Whether you’re a business, organization, family, friend, or community supporter, your ad helps us celebrate our incredible youth while investing in the next generation of leaders and performers. 🌟

💚 Journal Ad Options:
📕 Back Cover — $200
📖 Full Page — $125
📄 Half Page — $75
📝 Quarter Page — $50
💌 Eighth Page — $25
⭐ Booster Message + Photo — $25
⭐ Booster Message — $15

Your support helps provide opportunities through our FREE Afterschool Program, NYC HBCU Audition Fair, and Concrete Crankfest — HBCU Battle of the Bands! 🎶🥁🎓

📧 Submit your ad: [email protected]

Invest in OUR YOUTH. ❤️
Celebrate OUR COMMUNITY. 💚
Inspire THE FUTURE. 🌟

Let’s make this year’s BALAA Ball one to remember! 🥂✨

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08/11/2026

🎺🔥 WE’RE BRINGING IT BACK! 🔥🎺

The B-Band is BACK! 🙌🏾❤️💚 Our FREE Saturday Band Program is officially kicking off Saturday, September 19th!

Whether your child has never picked up an instrument or is ready to discover their musical talent, we’re ready to teach them, build their confidence, and let them SHINE! 🎶✨

🎺 Grades 3–12
🥁 Beginners Welcome
🎵 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
💚 FREE Registration & Participation
📍 240 Nassau St., Brooklyn
⏰ Saturdays | 12:30–2:00 PM

This is about more than music, it’s about discipline, confidence, leadership, friendship & community. ❤️💚

Registration is OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to BE Balaa! 🎶🔥

📲 Register: www.balaa.org/events
📧 [email protected]

08/06/2026

✨️ WE ARE HIRING!!! ✨️
We have another major announcement still to come, but first, we need to fill our new PAID positions. SPREAD THE WORD! Got questions? Feel free to ask! We need to fill these roles soon, so apply TODAY!!

07/30/2026

🎺🎶 Calling all Uncommon Schools NYC families! 🎶🎺

BALAA is excited to launch another incredible year of FREE after-school programming beginning Monday, September 14, 2026!

Students will experience:
🎺 HBCU-style marching band
📚 Academic support & homework help
🌟 Mentorship & leadership development
🚌 FREE transportation for all selected Uncommon Schools NYC students!

⚠️ Attendance at our informational meeting is REQUIRED for eligibility. Meeting details:
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕓 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Uncommon Excellence Boys Elementary School, 225 Patchen Ave Brooklyn, NY 11233

Families can apply online today at www.balaa.org/events⁠.

Don't miss the opportunity to give your child an unforgettable after-school experience filled with music, mentorship, academic success, and life-changing opportunities.

Tag a fellow Uncommon family and help spread the word! ❤️🖤💚

07/21/2026

FB Family!! ( https://givebutter.com/drive-the-dream-help-balaa-buy-a-bus-wgn3j6 )
BALAA has officially launched a fundraising campaign to help us buy a bus. With the support of The Andrews Organization, we are working to raise $150,000 to purchase a 20-40 passenger mini bus. You already know, we keep these kids outside. This will help with afterschool transportation, HBCU band day visits, and transportation to/from performances. Make a donation and share!
DONATE HERE: https://givebutter.com/drive-the-dream-help-balaa-buy-a-bus-wgn3j6

06/26/2026

That's A Wrap! Another Successful Year Comes to a Close.

We thank you ALL for your love and support as we continue to serve our community. We've made some great strides this year, and we anticipate even bigger and better in the upcoming school year. Due to a loss of space and a lack of funding, we will NOT be hosting Summer Enrichment this year, but we ha...

06/25/2026

Freedom. Culture. Legacy. ❤️🖤💚

Juneteenth reminds us of the resilience, strength, and triumph of our ancestors. At TEME, we’re proud to celebrate our history and heritage through the power of music and performance.

Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏾🎶

BALAA