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.
Venue
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
Apply to Perform
- Eligibility: The band must be a current member of the ACB to apply and must continue their membership in 2026
- Applications are due: November 10, 2025
- Notification date: December 10, 2025
- Chosen Performing Bands will be required to pay a support fee of $250 by January 31, 2026
- This Includes:
- warm-up time/space prior to performance
- percussion equipment to include: snare, bass, 4 tympani, gong, vibes, xylophone, marimba, chimes, glockenspiel.
- 5 individual registrations for the full day's events. (additional members of the band may register at the standard rates)
- Free attendance for all members at performances and concerts
- Agree to provide tentative program by February 15, 2026 so that organizers may work to avoid duplication of pieces performed.
Tentative Schedule Outline
Friday, July 24
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Early check-in and reception
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: concerts
Saturday, July 25
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Music Reading
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: Clinics
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Music Reading and Clinics
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Concerts
Reading Session Conductor
Dr. Brad McDavid, recently retired as the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Washington
About the Music Reading Session
The music reading session will be a chance to play through many pieces of music. The sessions will allow musicians and directors to get a feel for a wide number of pieces across a variety of grade levels, learn about composers that 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. Suggest music for the session.
Registration
Registration for Individual participants will open December 1, 2025 with Early Bird Registration deadline of April 25, 2026.
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]
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