2025 National Conference
March 20th - 23rd, 2025
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
Stone Mountain, GA
2025 HBCUADD Conference
Ready to Register?
Step 1
Things you need to know:
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Institutional Memberships cover the conference fee for 1 Director/Coach and 8 students.
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Schools may purchase 1 Institutional Membership that covers BOTH band and auxiliary/dance students. Please check with your band director to determine if an Institutional Membership has been purchased for the school, and how many band students are attending. ​
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If there are more coaches/directors in excess of the 1 covered under the Institutional membership, or more than 8 students, they must have INDIVIDUAL memberships purchased for them.
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If you choose NOT to purchase an Institutional membership, the cost per person will be slightly higher.
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Performers that wish to participate in the HBCUNext Cohort program will purchase a separate membership which covers the cost of the Cohort program (See more below). ​
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All-Stars receive complimentary memberships and should not be included when you are purchasing memberships.
Step 2
HBCU or Non-HBCU
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If you are representing an HBCU click here to learn more about HBCU memberships.
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If you are representing a high school, community team or studio, click here to learn more about Non-HBCU memberships.
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Use the links provided to purchase the memberships needed, based on whether or not you have or will need to purchase an institutional membership.
Notes:
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If a payment method other than PayPal is needed, OR an invoice is needed prior to purchasing memberships, email smzachery@hbcuadd.com to request other payment option instructions or an invoice.
Step 3
HBCUNext Cohort
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The HBCUNext Cohort is a program specifically designed for High School Seniors and HBCU students who wish to audition for HBCU Coaches at the national conference.
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Students who wish to register for the Cohort must not be included in the institutional membership or the individual memberships. There is an inclusive price for the Cohort.
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For more information or questions about this program, email us at hbcuadd@gmail.com.
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​Click here to download the Cohort app where you can register for the program and receive upcoming information needed. To register, you will need:
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Your method of payment
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Sign and submit liability waiver and photo release
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Contact information for your Emergency Contact.
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Step 4
Purchase Add-Ons
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Add-ons may include Premium classes, the HBCU Mock Audition (9th through 12th grade), the Awards Gala, and the Conference T-shirt.
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Click here to purchase conference Add-ons.
Step 5
Book Hotel Reservations
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Hotel accommodations are provided at a discounted rate at the Evergreen Lakeside Resort. Click here to access the hotel reservation site.
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If any paperwork is needed by your school/institution to complete the reservation process, please call the resort directly and ask for our contact: John Wickman.
Step 6
JOIN OUR BAND APP!
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We use the Band App to communicate before, during and after the conference. Download the Band app from the Google or Apple app stores. You will receive a link after you register to joint our Band. This group is for HBCUADD members only.
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If there are any questions, please send an email to smzachery@hbcuadd.com prior to purchasing your memberships.
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We can't wait to see you in Atlanta!
Want to become a sponsor for our 2025 conference? Get information here:
https://www.hbcuadd.com/sponsorship
or email