NC Chapter, American School Band Directors Association - ASBDA

09/25/2026

Proud of NC ASBDA members Jamie Bream and Jeremy Ray for representing North Carolina band programs so well last week through their performances on the Halifax Mall in Raleigh for Arts Education Week. Both the Grimsley and Scotland Marching Bands sounded great!

09/07/2026

Meet our Treasurer, Jamie Bream (NC)

Jamie Bream is the Band Director at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

Jamie joined ASBDA in 2015 and says one of the things he enjoys most about being part of the organization is the opportunity to "connect and collaborate with band directors from across the country."

For Jamie, ASBDA is about sharing ideas, learning from one another, and working together to make music education stronger.

“I enjoy learning from others, sharing ideas that have worked in my own program, and working together to strengthen music education.”

That's what makes ASBDA special—different experiences, different programs, and different perspectives, all coming together with a common purpose.

09/05/2026

Have you met our Region 4 Representative, Karen Williams-Lanning (NC)?

Meet Karen Williams-Lanning, our Region 4 Representative from North Carolina. Karen began her teaching career in 2002 and currently teaches band and guitar at Swain High School in Bryson City.

Throughout her career, Karen has been recognized for her outstanding work as an educator, including being named Teacher of the Year at both Swain High School and Swain County Schools. She has also received the Summa Cum Laude Award from Women Band Directors International and has served in leadership roles within North Carolina’s band organizations.

A member of ASBDA since 2023, Karen brings that same spirit of leadership and service to our organization.

We’re excited to have Karen representing Region 4 and contributing her experience, perspective, and passion to the ASBDA community!

06/27/2026

Great representation at our National Convention this week from the North Carolina Chapter. We’ve had a great week connecting with other members across the country in Cleveland.

06/25/2026

Congrats to our state chapter for receiving the “State Award” at the National Convention this week in Cleveland. From meetings and socials to service to the profession we work to stay active and visible in music education in our state and region!

06/21/2026

Congrats to North Carolina’s own Roosevelt Pratt Jr for his recent induction into the Music Greeks Hall of Fame last weekend in Atlanta, Georgia!

Roosevelt spent 28 years leading E.E. Smith High School's "Magnificent Marching Machine” in Fayetteville, NC. His marching and concert bands were a joy to listen to at marching contests, MPA, and most memorably when they performed the NCMEA Convention. We are proud to have him as a NC American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA) Member and congratulate him on this much deserved honor.

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06/20/2026

Big note of appreciation and recognition of the ASBDA Members from NC, SC, and VA that attended and presented at the Building Better Bands Clinic this week. The clinic was a great time and extremely well attended this year. The Inaugural Rising 9 Honor Band was also a rousing success! The size of the band and the quality of player was terrific. Thank you to member Mark Norman and the Piedmont Wind Symphony for their inspiring concert on the same program. Congrats to our members who presented:

RISING 9 HONOR BAND
Tiffany Hitz- Conductor
Carrie Lineberger- Chair

Presenters:
Debbie Davis
Liz Hasty
Tom Jenner
WC Lanning
Quincy Lundy
Mark Norman
Roosevelt Pratt
Leslie Phillips
Phillip Riggs
Lt. Col. Jeff Warner
Rodney Workman

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Whit Blount for being accepted into the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA)!

Members of the ASBDA must be nominated and sponsored by a peer who is a current member of the ASBDA and demonstrate a high level of experience, excellent moral character, and quality of
musicianship. The standards are high, and his membership demonstrates excellence in our band program.

06/07/2026

05/24/2026

Mr. Hosea Brower (1950-2020), North Carolina.

Hosea was raised in Moore County, North Carolina. He attended elementary and middle school in Carthage and Southern Pines. Hosea's love for music began at a very early age. His passion created opportunities to graduate from North Carolina School of the Arts High School in Winston-Salem, Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA (Bachelors and Masters) and studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

He touched the hearts of many students. Hosea, HB, or Brower, taught at Peabody Junior High in Petersburg, VA, Matoaca High School in Chesterfield County, VA, Hopewell High School in Hopewell, VA, Bertie County Schools in Bertie County, NC, Edwards Junior High in Rocky Mount, NC, Rocky Mount Senior High School in Rocky Mount, NC, and Henrico High School in Richmond, VA. He gave countless private lessons as well as serving the community through the joy of music.

He was a member of the American School Band Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, Tar River Orchestra, Richmond Pops, North Carolina Music Educators, North Carolina Bandmasters, National Education Association, North Carolina Association of Educators, Virginia Music Educators, Virginia State University's Sports Hall of Fame, Modis Phi Modis, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.



His honors and awards include the following:
Graduated from the NC School of the Arts
Virginia State University Athletics Hall of Fame
More than 40 years in music education (NC and Virginia)
including 20 years at Rocky Mount High School
Eastern District Bandmasters Association's Award of Excellence
Do Something Award Winner - Richmond, Virginia
Member of the Tar River Orchestra and Richmond Pops

The NC ASBDA Legacy Project was started by Ruth Petersen(NC) in 2020.
NC Chapter, American School Band Directors Association - ASBDA