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ACB COMES TO THE NORTHWEST!!!

Sequim, Washington
July 24-25, 2026

 

This ACB Regional Connections Event will bring bands and musicians together for a day of collaboration, education, performance and discussion with an opening concert on Friday evening in Sequim, Washington, July 24-25, 2026.  The Sequim City Band will be our hosts at the James Center for Performing Arts.

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James Center for the Performing Arts
506 N Blake Ave, Sequim, WA  
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE SPACE, indoor space for clinics and music reading sessions
Inclement weather location:   Guy Cole Events Center

Schedule (tentative)

Friday, July 24, 2026 @ 7 Cedars Hotel & Casino - 270756 Hwy 101, Sequim WA 98382

  • 5:00 - 7:00 PM Early Check-in (Cedar Room)
  • 5:00 - 7:00 PM Meet & Greet Reception (Cedar Room)
  • 7:00  PM Concert: Port Townsend Summer Band (BlynBay Room)
  • 8:00 PM Concert: TBA (BlynBay Room)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ various locations, see below
  • 8:00 - 11:00 AM Check-in (Event Information Tent) 
  • 8:30 - 9:00 AM Seat Music Reading Band (Chuck Swisher Rehearsal Hall)
  • 9:00 - 11:15 AM Music Reading Session
  • 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Clinic #1A  (Swisher Library)
  • 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Clinic #1B (Guy Cole Events Center)
  • 12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch (Guy Cole Events Center)
  • 2:00 - 2:45 PM Clinic #2 (Guy Cole Events Center)
  • 3:00 PM Concert: Sequim City Band 
  • 4:00 - 7:30 PM Dinner  - on your own Food trucks (James Center lawn)
  • 4:00 PM Concert:  The Hometown Band 
  • 5:00 PM Concert: Seattle Wind Symphony
  • 6:00 PM Concert: Washington Wind Symphony
  • 7:00 PM Concert: Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band 
Locations for Saturday:
  • Chuck Swisher Rehearsal Hall (CSRH) - part of the James Center for the Performing Arts (north of Bell Creek), 506 N Blake Ave, Sequim WA 98382
  • Swisher Library - western side room of the Chuck Swisher Rehearsal Hall
  • Guy Cole Events Center - across Bell Creek to the south in Carrie Blake Park, 144 N Blake Ave, Sequim WA 98382
  • James Center for the Performing Arts, 506 N Blake Ave, Sequim WA 98382

Reading Session Conductor

Dr. Brad McDavid, recently retired as the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Washington. Read Dr. McDavid's biography.

About the Music Reading Session

The music reading session will be a chance to play through many pieces of music. The will allow musicians and directors to get a feel for a wide number of pieces across a variety of grade levels, learn about composers who may not be known to them, and allow for those playing and listening to gain perspective on the accessibility and enjoyment of a piece for their own bands. There is little rehearsing as there is no performance beyond the reading of the music as part of the session. Those registrants who do not wish to read through the music will be the only audience.

 Registration

Registration for Individual participants
  • Rates until April 25, 2026: 
    • $20 student rate (K-12)
    • $45 ACB member rate
    • $75 non-member rate
  • Rates after April 25, 2026:
    • $20 student rate (K-12)
    • $55 ACB member rate
    • $85 non-member rate
  • Registration includes:
    • participation in /observation of Music Reading Session
    • attendance at any sessions/clinics/roundtables/masterclasses
    • lunch
    • attendance at all performances and concerts
    • attendance at all receptions
If you need to cancel your registration, you must do so by June 1, 2026.  Cancellations will incur a $10 fee.
Register

Lodging

This event is happening during the peak tourist season. It is strongly recommend to reserve your overnight accommodations as early as possible. The full range of lodging options—including hotels, inns, motels, RV sites, cabins, and more—typically sells out throughout the region, including much of nearby Port Angeles.  Below are some recommended options from the Sequim City Band. The mileage noted below is from the James Center / Chuck Swisher Rehearsal Hall where the events are taking place on Saturday.

  • See this flyer for complete details on booking information with discount for the Cedar Hotel & Casino and the Olympic View Inn. Only minimal info is presented below.
  • See this flyer for with a QR code that connects to alternate lodging options for large groups and tent/RV sites at Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course and Salish Trails RV & Campground Park.
  • Please note that discounts cannot be applied to online reservations made through third-party sites - only from direct bookings. Using a third-party site also limits the ability of the hotel to resolve booking or some other guest issues.

Locations

  • 7 Cedars Hotel & Casino - 6 miles [270756 Highway 101 Sequim, WA 98382-7677]
    • Double Queen or King are $279; see above document for other room types and rates.
    • Call (360) 683-7777 ext. 1 and mention you are with the ACB Northwest Regional Connects Group or Online- https://7cedars.com/hotel
  • Olympic View Inn - 2.6 miles [830 W. Washington St. Sequim, WA 98382]
    • Single King Deluxe (no pets) $229; 2 Double Beds Executive (no pets) $239; See above document for other room types and rates
    • Call- (360) 683-4195 and mention you are with the ACB Northwest Regional Connects (Sequim City Band) Group or online at Website- https://olympicviewinn.com
  • Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course (Cabins, RV sites, Tent Sites, Vacation homes) - 7.1 miles - https://linktr.ee/jpmwelcomeguides
  • Salish Trails (Tent/RV sites & cabins) - 12 miles - https://salishtrailscampground.com/

Need More Information

If you have any other questions or would like more information, please contact Scott McElfresh, Regional Connections Events Coordinator at [email protected]