The Journal of Band Research

American Bandmasters Association

Editorial Review Board


Click on the links below for brief biographical sketch for each of these distinguished Editorial Review Board members.

Dr. Jonathan Caldwell, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Dr. Deborah A. Confredo, Temple University

Dr. Mark Fonder, Ithaca College

Dr. Kevin M. Geraldi, University of Illinois

Dr. Phillip Hash, Illinois State University

Dr. Steven Kelly, Florida State University

Dr. David Kish, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson, The Ohio State University

Dr. J. Michael Raley, Hanover College


The Journal of Band Research is the premiere scholarly publication in the world devoted to band music, band history and band methodology. Begun in 1964 by The American Bandmasters Association, the JBR is also the oldest academic band journal in continuous existence. The Journal of Band Research is a refereed academic journal maintaining high standards for publication. Each submission receives professional scrutiny, a blind review, by members of our Editorial Review Board. 

Dr. John R. Locke, Editor