50 years and going strong!
For 50 years, the Capital Area Concert Band (CACB) has shared the joy of live music with the Springfield area.
The group currently includes more than 50 musicians, ranging in age from 18 to 80-plus. The band is open to anyone who has completed high school; auditions are not required. There is no cost to participate.
For more information about the band (scheduling or joining), send a message to caconcertband@gmail.com
About Us
The Capital Area Concert Band is open to anyone who played an instrument in high school and wants to make music today. As always, new members are welcome to join, and there are no auditions or fees to participate. The band rehearses and performs in late August through April. Rehearsals are held Tuesday nights in the Becker Library building on the former Benedictine University campus.
Our History
For 50 years, the Capital Area Concert Band has shared the joy of live music with the Springfield area. The band was founded in 1974 by Tom Ford, a teacher at Lanphier High School who saw the need for a group where anyone who played an instrument in their high school band could continue to play after they had graduated.
Hundreds of local musicians have been members over the years, donating their time to play in this group. Some are professionals with extensive training, while others are rediscovering their musical talents after stepping away from music for many years. A few founding members still play with the band, and members range in age from 20s-80s.
The Capital Area Concert Band is open to anyone who played an instrument in high school and wants to make music today. As always, new members are welcome to join, and there are no auditions or fees to participate.
Christmas concert 2023 audio recordings
December 2014 videos
2023-2024 Schedule
Changes will be announced at rehearsals, posted here and sent by email. Stay tuned to your email, as well at rehearsals, for details.
Aug. 22 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - first rehearsal, Becker Library, Former Benedictine Univ., 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Aug. 29 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, Becker Library, Former Benedictine Univ., 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Sept. 5 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Sept. 12 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Sept. 19 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Sept. 26 - 7 p.m. - concert, First United Methodist Church, Springfield
Oct. 3 - 7 p.m. - concert, The Villas at Holly Brook, Springfield
Oct. 10 - 6:30 p.m. - concert, Hope School, Springfield
Oct. 17 - 7 p.m. - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Oct. 24 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Oct. 31 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Nov. 7 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Nov. 14 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Nov. 21 - 6:30 p.m. - concert, Villas West, Sherman
Nov. 28 - 7 p.m. - concert, Concordia Village, Springfield
Dec. 5 - 7 p.m. - concert, Trinity School, 515 S. MacArthur
WINTER BREAK
Jan. 16 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Jan. 23 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Jan. 30 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Feb. 6 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Feb. 13 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
Feb. 20 - 6:30 p.m. - concert, Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield
Feb. 27 - 6:30 p.m. - concert, Villas West, Sherman
March 5 - 7 p.m. - concert, Villas of Holly Brook, Springfield
March 12 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - no rehearsal
March 19 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
March 26 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
April 2 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
April 9 - 7:30-9:00 p.m. - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
April 16 - 7 p.m. - concert, First United Methodist Church, Springfield
April 23 - 7 p.m. - concert, Concordia Village, Springfield
April 27 - 7 p.m. - UIS Concert Band concert, Sangamon Auditorium, UIS
(UIS Concert band has graciously invited CACB to be part of its concert.)April 30 - 7 p.m. - concert, Trutter Center, Lincoln Land Community College
June 13 - rehearsal, 1521 N. Sixth St., Springfield
June 14 - 7 p.m., concert, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Theatre, Springfield