# @astatebands on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CvLI5Mnx6s6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8074174-astatebands-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-07-26T20:30:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** A-State Bands (@AStateBands) — https://gondola.cc/AStateBands

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We have INCREDIBLE news! Dr. Nick Balla will join the A-State Bands family as our Interim Associate Director of Bands. Check out his bio below, and let's give Dr. Balla a warm A-State welcome! Can we get a #HowlYes?

Dr. Nicholas Balla recently completed a Doctor of Musical Arts in Band and Wind Ensemble Conducting at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance, where he taught as a Graduate Student Instructor for the Michigan Marching Band, Campus Bands, Campus Chamber Ensembles, University Concert Band, and undergraduate conducting courses. Prior to U-M, Dr. Balla taught for five years in Missouri for the Lebanon School District as an Assistant Director of Bands and low brass specialist. He helped establish Lebanon’s permanent extracurricular chamber ensembles program, held a private low brass studio across Southwest Missouri, and served as an adjudicator throughout the state. Dr. Balla received a Master of Music in Conducting from the University of Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Arts/Audio Studies and a Bachelor of Music Education from Missouri State University.

What are you looking forward to the most about joining the A-State Bands?

A new academic year brings with it new potential and discoveries. Alongside the dedicated faculty and staff of the Department of Music, I am eager to support the passionate, talented A- State Band students in their musical and educational growth. The A-State community has extended me a warm welcome, and I look forward to getting to know the many individuals and stories of the A-State Bands!

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