ABOUT APBDA

THE AIM OF APBDA

  1. To promote and develop friendship and musical exchange activities among membership countries/regions.
  2. To coordinate and support band activities among membership countries/regions.
  3. To promote and enhance the exchange of band repertoire, pedagogy and other information related to band activities.
  4. To promote and facilitate the exchange of information for the professional development of band directors.

Greetings

President
Jovan Neo

Honorary President
YEH Shu Han

Honorary President Emeritus
Toshio Akiyama

History

1967-1978
The Origin of APBDA

1978-1980
South East Asian Band Directors (SEABD)

1990-
Asia and Pacific Band Directors’ Association (APBDA)

Membership Organization

The Asia and Pacific Band Directors’ Association has 12 membership organizations from countries and regions across Asia and the Pacific.

Officers and Board of Directors

Each member organisation may nominate up to two representatives to serve as Board Members.