The Journal of Band Research
The Journal of Band Research is an official publication of the American Bandmasters Association and the premier scholarly publication in the world dedicated to band music, band history, and band methodology. Each article in the Journal undergoes rigorous peer review by a distinguished editorial board, ensuring the highest standards of scholarship. Whether you are interested in submitting your own work, subscribing to the Journal, or learning more about our editorial team, you will find all the information throughout this site. You can also visit the JBR Store to explore our extensive archive, featuring more than 650 articles published from 1964 to the present, and purchase full-text PDFs. Click here to access the JBR Store.
The Journal of Band Research is the premier 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 How to Subscribe tab above.For many years, The Journal of Band Research was printed and mailed from the campus of the University of Troy, Troy, Alabama. The longterm 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) Beginning with the Fall Issue 2026, The Journal of Band Research will switch from being a printed & mailed journal to a digital-only journal. All of the back issues are available from The JBR Store, see below for details.
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 Emeritus
Dr. David Kish, Editor, Journal of Band Research
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A fantastic resource is now available to you at the JBR Store! You may search approximately 650 full text articles from every back issue from 1964 - present of the Journal of Band Research online at the new JBR Store. Each PDF article is available for download for only $3. Use a major credit card or PayPal for instant access to emailed PDFs. You may also subscribe for a digital copy of The Journal of Band Research at the JBR Store.
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