PROFESSOR MARK CAMPHOUSE & DR. LINDA R. MOORHOUSE, RECEIVE THE 2022 NBA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

In the year 2000, Professor Mark Camphouse began a new program in partnership with the National Band Association designed to recognize and provide guidance to young composers. This program would come to be known as the National Band Association Young Composers Mentor Project. During the twenty-two years since, Professor Camphouse has provided continued guidance as the program has grown and developed, adding a conductor component administered for many years by Paula Crider. Composers who have served as mentors over the years include Frank Ticheli, David Gillingham, Donald Grantham, David Maslanka, Timothy Mahr, and others. The many young composers who were selected to participate in the program since its inception include Kathryn Salfelder, Michael Markowski, Viet Cuong, and Jess Turner.

Early last year, Professor Camphouse announced that the 2022 YCCMP would be his last, culminating twenty-two years of distinguished service to the National Band Association. In recognition of his significant contributions to the National Band Association, and to the profession, the NBA is pleased to present the NBA Distinguished Service Award to Mark Camphouse.

Dr. Linda R. Moorhouse has served the National Band Association in multiple roles during her distinguished career. She is a past President, former Executive Secretary, and held the position of editor of the National Band Association Journal from 2009-2020. She has served as a Conductor Mentor for the NBA Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project, a project which now emphasizes the importance of the composer and conductor interaction. The NBA has recognized Dr. Moorhouse with multiple awards, including the NBA Citation of Excellence and election to the Academy of Wind and Percussion Arts (AWAPA).

In recognition of her significant contributions to the National Band Association, and to the profession, the NBA is pleased to present the NBA Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Linda R. Moorhouse.