Chattanooga
AMERICAN BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION
90TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Chattanooga, Tennessee
February 25 - March 2, 2025
Schedule
Please note that the schedule is subject to change leading up to the conference. We recommend checking for updates to ensure you have the latest information on sessions and events.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Candidate review on the ABA website-Membership Committee access only
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Convention Registration/Information Desk Open
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Past Presidents and Board Reception (Paloma Bar de Tapas Westin)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Past Presidents Dinner (TBD)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Board Members Dinner (TBD)
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Candidate review on the ABA website-Membership Committee access only
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Convention Registration/Information Desk Open
7:00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast for Board Members and Past Presidents
9:00 am – 11:00 am Board of Directors Meeting
12:00 pm Lunch on your own
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Nominating Committee Meeting
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Membership Committee Meeting
5:00 pm Opening Reception
7:00 pm Buses depart for evening concerts
7:30 pm Concert Hour
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Performing Arts Center
Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School
Southwest Dekalb High School Wind Symphony, Decatur, Georgia
Mr. James Seda, conductor
Vanderbilt University Wind Symphony, Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Tom Verrier, conductor
Post Concert Buses depart for Westin Hotel
Post-Concert Reception-Cash Bar Westin Hotel
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Thursday, February 27, 2025
7:00 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Convention Registration/Information Desk Open
8:45 am- 10:00 am Opening General Session: Members, Significant Others & Guests
10:00 am-10:20 am Coffee Break
10:20 am – 11:45 am ABA Members Business Meeting
ABA Significant Others Meeting
ABA Associate Members Meeting
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Break
12:15 pm – 4:00 pm Excursions
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Lookout Mountain: Ruby Falls
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Tennessee Aquarium and Medal of Honor Museum
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Whiskey/Brewery Tour
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ABA Foundation Board Meeting
4:00 pm Dinner on your own
7:00 pm Buses depart for evening concerts
7:30 pm Concert Hour
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Performing Arts Center
Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School
Columbus State University Wind Ensemble
Columbus, Georgia
Dr. Jamie Nix, conductor
The Alabama Winds
Randall Coleman, conductor
Susan L. Smith, assistant conductor
Post Concert Buses depart for Westin Hotel
Post-Concert Reception-Cash Bar Westin Hotel
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High
Address
1850 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742