membership
MEMBERSHIP PERKS
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The Ontario Band Association offers members a number of opportunities to meet and receive quality professional development with other music educators. In addition, platforms are provided to discuss current and pressing issues in wind band practice and pedagogy.
These include:
SYMPOSIUMS
York/OBA Beginning Band Symposium
York/OBA Wind Conductors' Symposium
Capital Region/OBA Wind Band Symposium
GATHERINGS
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PBF Directors' Social
Annual General Meeting
Pre-Service/Early Career Roundtable
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The Ontario Band Association offers members a variety of musical programming and growth opportunities for students and ensembles of all sizes across the province.
These include:
FESTIVALS
Provincial Band Festival
UTSC/OBA Small Ensemble Festival
HONOUR BANDS
Ontario Provincial Honour Band
Western/OBA Intermediate Honour Band
Wilfrid Laurier/OBA Elementary Honour Band
Capital Region/OBA Elementary Honour Band
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The Ontario Band Association offers members a selection of resources and advocacy materials, as well as a breadth of literature and support services, that can assist within the classroom and beyond.
These include:
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CONVERSATIONS
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LITERATURE
Fall School Board Updates
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)
Return to Band 2021 Quick Guide
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NEW: Virtual membership
PRICING
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Virtual: $25.00
MEMBERSHIP benefits
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Virtual access to a livestream and/or recorded version of all OBA events
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Opportunity to upgrade to a prorated regular or student membership if you decide to attend an in-person OBA event
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Voting status - open board meetings; annual general meeting
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Publications - Monthly Musical Interlude; Canadian Winds/Vents canadiens
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Reduced rates to Ontario Band Association programs and events
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Canadian Band Association programs and services
PRICING
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Regular: $55.00
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​Student/Retiree: $35.00
DISCOUNTED events
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York/OBA Beginning Band Symposium
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York/OBA Wind Conductors’ Symposium
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Capital Region Wind Band Symposium
MEMBERSHIP benefits
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Voting status - open board meetings; annual general meeting
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Publications - Monthly Musical Interlude; Canadian Winds/Vents canadiens
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Reduced rates to Ontario Band Association programs and events
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Canadian Band Association programs and services
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
A one-year membership with the Ontario Band Association may be obtained by completing the OBA Membership Form either online or by mailing it with your cheque or money order to:
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Ontario Band Association
c/o Andria Kilbride
106 Little Rouge Circle
Stouffville, ON
L4A 0G2
