The Arlington Concert Band (ACB), a program of Arlington Community Learning in Arlington, Virginia, is a wind ensemble made up of more than 70 professional music educators and dedicated, talented amateur musicians. We perform regularly throughout the community and play an assortment of music including marches, show tunes, and classical arrangements. The ACB is made up of musicians from a variety of backgrounds—from lawyers to IT professionals to retirees—but we are all united around the ACB’s mission:

  • Bring a mix of family friendly, professional music to the community for all to enjoy!
  • Provide an outlet for members of the Arlington community to make playing music a lifelong activity.

Rehearsals are held weekly during the school year on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Dorothy Hamm Middle School, Arlington, VA. Membership is open without audition to all musicians, dependent on instrumentation needs; please contact the band for availability.

Please check out some of our past performances and join our mailing list to get regular updates on future performances.

Music Educators

For music educators, the ACB provides the opportunity to keep vital performance skills sharp, exploring repertoire from grade three through grade six (professional level). A full range of rehearsal and conducting techniques are explored during rehearsal, demonstrating best practices for rehearsal and music teaching at all levels. The collegial atmosphere facilitates the fluid exchange of ideas that help keep teachers enthusiastic and at their best.

Performances

As part of its mission, the ACB performs throughout the community as much as possible. This includes regular formal concerts, small group performances at local events and venues, and cooperative, shared concerts with various Arlington County Public Schools ensembles. We welcome you to come to our next concert, which are FREE and open to the public (no ticket required).

Contact Us

The Arlington Concert Band currently has waitlists for most sections. If you are interested in possibly playing with us in the future, please use this form to inquire about potential openings in the band.

COVID-19 Updates

  • We continue to strongly encourage all players to be vaccinated and boosted. We are committed to the health and safety of fellow members seriously.
  • ACB follows CDC guidance on what to do if you feel sick.

Member of Association of Concert Bands

The Arlington Concert Band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. The mission of the Association of Concert Bands is to foster excellence in Concert Band music through performance, education, and advocacy.