Convention at a glance
Dates: April 15-19, 2026
Clinics and Performance Venue: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson, Maryland
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Lortz, Stevenson University Director of Music and RWS Music Band Editor
Convention Band Conductor: Dr. Alfred L. Watkins, Conductor, Clinician, Lecturer, Author
ACB Partner Band: Hunt Valley Wind Ensemble
Registration will open September 1, 2025. We will be announcing performing bands and clinicians on or prior to that date.