Association of Concert Bands Convention
Pensacola, FL -Free concerts, camaraderie, and great band music will be the focus of the 29th annual Association of Concert Bands convention on Pensacola Beach February 28 through March 4. This year’s convention is hosted by the Pensacola Civic Band and will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12 Via de Luna Drive.
Throughout the week, community band members from all over the county will enjoy clinics, special luncheons, an annual banquet and tours of the beach, NAS and the historic districts as well as nightly concerts by several guest bands. One of the highlights of the week for convention attendees is playing in a special convention band under the direction of a notable conductor. This year, the ACB is fortunate to have Dr. Lowell Graham from the University of Texas at El Paso as the Convention Band director. Dr. Graham is the former Commander and Conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band in Washington, D.C.
Other guest bands are chosen to perform
by audition, and then travel to the convention city to perform. 
