The Albuquerque Concert Band is an all-volunteer organization presenting programs of fine music for concert band in the Albuquerque area throughout the year.

New Conductor for the Albuquerque Concert Band

Mr. John Sanks, after having been the conductor and musical director of the ACB for twenty-five years, recently retired from his conducting responsibilities. John always made sure the band would perform at its highest level of ability and provide a wonderful musical experience for our audiences. His dedication to the ACB is greatly appreciated. He is still with the band and now performs in the trombone section.

We began a search for his replacement and, over the Summer, had a number of outstanding candidates who advanced to the final stage of consideration as guest conductors for our Summer concerts.

We are pleased to announce that we have selected Mr. Brett Penshorn as the new Conductor of the Albuquerque Concert Band. Brett is finishing his studies for his Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting from the University of North Texas-Denton, TX this year. At the University of New Mexico, where he has worked since 2022, Brett holds the title of Visiting Assistant Professor of Music. He is an Instructor of Record with the UNM Symphonic Band, the Symphony Orchestra, the Spirit Marching Band, and the Soundpack Basketball Band.

Welcome Brett!

2024/2025 Fall/Winter Concert Series

The Albuquerque Concert Band typically performs its Fall/Winter concert series in the George Nason Performing Arts Center at Eldorado High School. Performances are usually held on the first Sunday of each month at 3:00pm, October through April, except for the December holiday concert, which is held at the KIMO Theatre in downtown Albuquerque, and there is no concert in January.

Eldorado High School is located at 11300 Montgomery Blvd NE - Just east of Juan Tabo, on Montgomery Blvd NE. Entrance is on Juan Tabo, just south of Montgomery.

Upcoming Concerts

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 3:00pm
Eldorado High School, George Nason Performing Arts Center

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00pm
Eldorado High School, George Nason Performing Arts Center



Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm
Note: 2nd Sunday of December
KIMO Theatre
423 Central Ave NW - In downtown Albuquerque, west of I-25, on the northwest corner of Central Ave and 5th Street, NW.



Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm
Eldorado High School, George Nason Performing Arts Center

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00pm
Eldorado High School, George Nason Performing Arts Center

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00pm
Eldorado High School, George Nason Performing Arts Center

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:00pm
Eldorado High School, George Nason Performing Arts Center
The ACB presents a concert of small ensemble performances including members, friends, and colleagues of the band.

All of our concerts are free of charge to the public (except for ticketed events). Our band is supported by the City of Albuquerque and private donations.