The Journal of Band Research

American Bandmasters Association

The Journal of Band Research


The Journal of Band Research is an official publication of The American Bandmasters Association and was begun in 1964. The Journal is edited and typeset in Greensboro, North Carolina and is published twice a year, in the Fall and in the Spring, by Troy University in Troy, Alabama.

The Journal of Band Research is the premiere scholarly publication in the world devoted to band music, band history and band methodology. Articles accepted for publication in the JBR receive peer scrutiny by a distinguished editorial review board. Instructions regarding how to submit an article are contained on this website.

Information regarding how to subscribe to the Journal of Band Research may also be found on this website. A listing of the members of the Editorial Review Board, as well as the Editor and other JBR personnel may also be found here.

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The Journal of Band Research is the premiere scholarly publication in the world devoted to band music, band history and band methodology.


Founded in 1964


The Journal of Band Research was founded in 1964 and is published twice a year in November and May. For information on subscribing to the Journal of Band Research, click on the Subscriptions tab above.

The Journal of Band Research is printed and mailed from the campus of the University of Troy, Troy, Alabama. The continuing success of the Journal was due in large part to the commitment of the University of Troy from JBR Chairman Emeritus Dr. John R. Long. (deceased)

Founding Editor: Dr. Hubert P. Henderson (deceased) 

Past Editors: Gale Sperry, Warren E. George, Jon R. Piersol, 
William J. Moody (deceased)

Founding Chairman: Dr. Paul Yoder (deceased) 

Dr. John R. Locke, Editor, Journal of Band Research

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