ACB Connects!

ACB Connects! is a series of live sessions to connect with our members. These sessions started as a way to share current resources and ways to adjust to necessary restrictions with sessions focused on topics related to COVID-19 research and recommendations.

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ACB Connects! 2021 Sessions

Session 1: January 31, 2021

"Benefits of ACB Membership: Spotlight on NAXOS Music Library"
Presentations by John Sells of NAXOS Music library and Sarah McElfresh from ACB
Session2021-1 information

Session 2: March 7, 2021

“Planning for Virtual Collaborations”
Presentations by Tom Seaton, Sarah McElfresh and Scott Hosner from ACB
Session 2021-2 Information

Session 3: March 14, 2021

“Virtual Concerts: Nuts & Bolts of Video Production"
Presentation by Scott Hosner
Session 2021-3 information

Session 4: April 11, 2021

“Virtual Performances: Tips from the US Army Field Band”
Col. (Ret.) Tom Rotondi and Col. Jim Keene moderated presentations by members of the The US Army Field Band.
Session 2021-4 information

Session 5: May 16, 2021

"Live Concerts During Covid -Thinking Outside the Stage"
Speakers: Dr. Eileen Young, Salem Band; Dr. Stephen Grugin, Marquette City Band; Annette Kline, North Oakland Concert Band
Session 2021-5 information

Session 6: May 26, 2021

Virtual Orientation to the Performing Arts Reading Room - Library of Congress
Presenters: Melissa Wertheimer, Music Reference Specialist and Caitlin Miller, Reference Specialist
Session 2021-6 Information

ACB Connects! 2020 Sessions

Session 1: July 17, 2020

COVID discussion with Lt. Col. Tod Addison and Chief Jonathan Crane of the West Point Band
Session 1 information

Session 2: August 30, 2020

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"Bioaerosol Emissions and Exposures in the Performing Arts”
presented by Dr. Rebecca Philips and Dr. John Volckens of Colorado State University
Session 2 Information
Video removed on 6/3/2021 after Round 3 results presented to NASM

Session 3: September 27, 2020

Discussing Adaptable music with members of the Creative Repertoire Initiative.
presented by Robert Ambrose, Alex Shapiro, and Frank Ticheli
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Session 4: October 25, 2020
Members Only

"THE BANDS PLAYED ON: ACB Community Bands Transposing into a New Reality”
Speakers from: Greater Des Moines Community Band, Irish Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band, Rancho Cordova, and St Johnsbury Band, St Johnsbury, Vermont, United States
Session 4 Information
The recording of this session will only be available in the Members Area of the website.

Session 5: December 6, 2020