Sounds of the Season
Sunday, December 7
3 p.m.
West Springfield High School
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with the National Concert Band of America and the dancers of Helping Hearts Through the Arts, a community dance organization that inspires lifelong movement and fosters a love of the arts through uplifting performances and creative expression.
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Together, we’ll fill the stage with music and motion in a joyful concert that shines as brightly as the season itself. The program journeys across cultures and traditions, from the sweeping grandeur of Alfred Reed’s Russian Christmas Music to the vibrant energy of Sean O’Loughlin’s Imani, inspired by Kwanzaa.
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With music that is reverent, joyful, and full of heart, Sounds of the Season brings together the artistry of live music and dance to celebrate harmony, tradition, and cheer. Whether your holiday soundtrack is filled with the warmth of carols, the glow of candles, or the thrill of sleigh bells, this is a celebration the whole family will love.
From the Roots,
A New World
Sunday, March 8
3 p.m.
West Springfield High School
“From the Roots, a New World” is a concert theme that explores how American music and identity has been shaped by the deep cultural, spiritual, and artistic roots of African Americans, women, Indigenous peoples, and immigrants. It traces a journey from origin to transformation, honoring the voices and musical traditions that gave rise to new forms, new expressions, and new possibilities.
ACB Convention
2026
Wednesday, April 15
7 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Towson, MD
The National Concert Band of America has been selected to perform at the 2026 Association of Concert Bands annual convention, and we're the opening act!
All ACB concerts are free and open to the public. Guests who are attending evening concerts receive complimentary parking and can have their parking validated at a validation machine set up in the Fitzgerald Foyer during the concert. Parking is available in the shared facility next to the hotel for vehicles under 6’6” in height.
Built to Last
Sunday, May 17
3 p.m.
West Springfield High School
This program celebrates music and ideas that endure. Some works become timeless because of their craftsmanship, others because of the emotions and stories they carry across generations. "Built to Last" highlights pieces whose strength, beauty, and resilience have secured their place in the repertoire, reminding us that while trends may change, true artistry stands firm.
