What is the Convention Band?

The Convention Band is made up of attendees coming from all over the country to form a band. This band rehearses daily during the convention with a guest conductor and performs on the last day of the convention. Rehearsals are generally 3 hours each day.  To perform with the convention band you must be a member of ACB or be using one of a member band four (4) spots. If you wish to participate in the Convention Band, fill out that section of your registration form providing instrument(s) and part preferences. Guest registrants are not able to participate in the convention band, but they may listen to rehearsals.

The Convention Band has a cap set of 120 Musicians.  Make sure to Register for the Convention Band EARLY!!! All those wanting to participate in the Convention Band must register by May 1, 2025 or before the cap is reached.  

Any questions about the Convention Band, including instrument rentals, please contact Paul Furlong at bassoon56@verizon.net

Tentative Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

Thursday, June 5

• 8:30 AM - Convention Band Seating

• 9AM – 12 PM - Convention Band Rehearsal

Friday, June 6

• 9AM – 12 PM - Convention Band Rehearsal

Saturday, June 7

• 9AM – 12 PM - Convention Band Dress Rehearsal

• 8:00 PM - Convention Band Concert

Concert Attire for Musicians

• White tops, black skirts/slacks, black socks (or black/natural hose), black shoes 

• Convention polos may be worn for the performance

Other Information

• Instrument rental is available. Contact Paul Furlong for details at bassoon56@verizon.net

• Instrument repair will be available throughout the convention.

Concert Program

• The Star-Spangled Banner - Francis Scott Key, arr. John Stafford Smith

• The Pathfinder of Panama - John Philip Sousa

• Boston Mountain Overture - Charles L. Booker Jr.

• Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble - Darren Jenkins

• Symphonic Mountain Fantasy - Trenton Rhodes

• Arkansas Traveler - concert trans. David Guion, band trans. Tom Clark, edit. Thomas Rotondi Jr.

• Lincoln from the Motion Picture Lincoln -  John Williams, arr. Jay Bocook

• Hook - John Williams, arr. Jan Valta

• Flying Theme from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - John Williams, trans. Paul Lavender

Symphonic Mountain Fantasy by Trenton Rhodes is the winner of the 2024-2025 Association of Concert Bands Young Composers Composition Contest in partnership with the John Philip Sousa Foundation

Music for Lincoln generously donated by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.