Ann Arbor Concert Band

The Ann Arbor Concert Band has over 50 members. While a few members have musical backgrounds, the majority play for the fun of it. Member ages range from college student to retiree. Most of our members live in the Ann Arbor area, but some come as far as Milan, Jackson and Mount Clemens.

.: join the band :. .: rehearsals :. .: rehearsal locations :. .: dues :. .: attendance policy :. .: concert attire :.

 join the band

If you are interested in joining the band and play at least at the high school level, send us email at contactus@aaband.org with your name and instrument

Once your email has been reviewed by the music director, you will contacted in order to set up an audition time. The Ann Arbor Concert Band strives for a balanced instrumentation and therefore an informal audition is necessary before you join.

 rehearsals

Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. typically beginning the first Monday after Labor Day ending with the Monday following our last concert of the season (when we have our Annual Business Meeting and Potluck).

Below is the rehearsal and concert schedule for the 2023-2024 season. 

Use this URL to add this calendar to your personal calendar:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/annarborconcertband%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

date event location time
sept 11 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
sept 25 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
sept 25 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
oct 2 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
oct 9 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
oct 16 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
oct 23 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
oct 30 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
nov 5 concert michigan theater 2:00pm
nov 6 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
nov 13 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
nov 20 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
nov 27 no rehearsal n/a n/a
dec 4 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
dec 11 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
dec 18 no rehearsal n/a n/a
dec 25 no rehearsal n/a n/a
jan 1 no rehearsal n/a n/a
jan 8 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
jan 15 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
jan 21 concert michigan theater 2:00pm
jan 22 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:30pm
jan 29 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
feb 5 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
feb 12 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
feb 19 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
feb 26 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
mar 4 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
mar 10 concert michigan theater 2:00pm
mar 11 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
mar 18 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
mar 25 no rehearsal n/a n/a
apr 1 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
apr 8 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
apr 15 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
apr 22 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:30pm
apr 29 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
may 6 rehearsal pioneer high school 7:00pm - 9:00pm
may 12 concert hill auditorium 2:00pm


 rehearsal locations

Rehearsals are held in the Pioneer High School Band Room (2601 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103). Enter through the band room door on the Performing Arts Wing.

 dues

Annual membership dues are $140 for returning band members and $150 for new members (this includes a one-time folder deposit fee of $10). Checks are payable to Ann Arbor Concert Band. Please plan on paying your dues by the end of September (or upon joining). The folder deposit is good each year you are a member. The deposit is refunded when you leave the band.

Members can pay their dues on-line. Click here, and scroll to the bottom on the webpage.

 attendance policy

While members should attend all rehearsals, AACB understands that some rehearsals may be missed. Members are encouraged not to miss more than one rehearsal between concerts. If members will not be attending the concert, members are asked not to attend the final two rehearsals prior to the concert.

All absences, planned or not, should be discussed with their section leader or the band director.

 concert attire

For concerts, proper concert attire is required:

 
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