2026 NSSBE Conference
February 27 – 28, 2026
Northern Kentucky University – Greaves Concert Hall
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Stan Ginn, Host
2026 NSSBE Conference Committee – Stan Ginn, Nathaniel O’Neal, Obe Quarless, Abby Rehard, Tyler Swick, Chris Tanner
Registration information is below. Click here for the hotel registration link.
Headliner — TNTeague, featuring Liam Teague and Jaden Teague-Nuñez
2026 Conference Session Presenters
Click here for the full 2026 Conference Program, including start times for each session.
Friday, February 27
What Should I Expect from my Pan Tuner?
Alan Coyle
Concert Performance
Cincinnati Area Pan Educators Ensemble
Saturday, February 28
Pan Improvisation Workshop
Patrick Fitzgibbon
From Jazz Ensemble to Steel Band: Techniques for Effective Arranging
Jonah Payne
Concept to Culture: Building a Distinctive Steelband Program
Quinten Petersen
Mark Loquan — His Life and Works
Dr. Janine Tiffe
Baby Steps to Giant Steps: Fostering New Music for Steelpan
TNTeague Duo
Curated by the Conference Committee
Concert Performance
TNTeague Duo