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
THE PERILOUS SKIES
Tuesday, March 18 @ 7:30pm
USCA Etherredge Center
The Aiken Concert Band will present a program of music inspired by the sky and everything in it. The concert includes music from Star Wars and Wicked along with new music by American composers Ben Hylton (a South Carolina-based composer) and JaRod Hall. Come enjoy an evening of music celebrating the, sky, sun, birds, planes and outer space.
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.