About Us
The Aiken Concert Band is a non-profit organization created to promote musical entertainment and enjoyment to the citizens of Aiken and the Central Savannah River Area. The band is presently composed of over 70 talented musicians from the Aiken area.
The Aiken Concert Band has been in existence for 50 years and has developed into a fine musical group. The ACB performs four concerts per season: three in the Etherredge Center for the Arts on the USC Aiken campus, and a Summer concert at Hopelands Gardens in downtown Aiken. The band is currently under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Dr. Todd Jenkins.
The Aiken Concert Band is accepting new members based on audition and/or interview with the conductor and section leaders. For further information regarding membership, please contact Dr. Todd Jenkins at toddj@usca.edu.
Upcoming Performances
CLASSICS
Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:30pm
USCA Etherredge Center
The Aiken Concert Band is presenting a program of music celebrating “Classics” of the concert band repertoire. The band will present a varied program of music celebrating the legacy of wind band music, including classic film scores from the Walt Disney Studio and John Williams, along with music by Leroy Anderson and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The program will also feature an arrangement of the classic “MacArthur Park”, and Claude T. Smith’s landmark “Emperata Overture.” Come experience some of the most important and beloved band music of the last 100 years with the Aiken Concert Band.
SUMMER MEMORIES
Monday, May 12 @ 7pm
Hopeland Gardens
Our annual Hopelands Concert will feature patriotic music, as well as familiar music from stage and screen. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy listening to fun favorites with your family and friends. Come experience this free concert at the amphitheater in the beautiful Hopeland Gardens.