Atascadero Community Band

Holiday Harmony 2024
2024-12-08 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
You’re invited to join the Atascadero Community Band for our Holiday Harmony 2024 concert! Enjoy some of your favorite holiday tunes, from Nutcracker Suite to A Charlie Brown Christmas, Ding Dong Merrily on High, and even an old fashioned sing-a-long featuring all of the holiday music you know and love. Concert donations will benefit Applause Children’s Theater, giving all kids a chance to be on stage!

Light Up the Downtown
2024-12-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
The Atascadero Community Band will be performing the holiday favorites on the steps of our historic city hall as we welcome Santa and turn up the lights on this holiday season in our wonderful small town. Enjoy an evening of music and other community entertainment, complimentary hay rides, hot chocolate and more! For more information on this and other community activities, go to visitatascadero.com!

A Concert of Monstrous Proportions
2024-10-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, California, United States
Join the Atascadero Community Band for “A Concert of Monstrous Proportions” on October 27, from 3-5pm at the Atascadero Bible Church. This spine-tingling performance features spooky and enchanting music, including favorites like “Jurassic Park,” the “Time Warp,” and “Heffalumps and Woozles.” Conducted by Nick Waldron of Cal Poly, this free concert promises an afternoon of thrilling entertainment for all ages. Donations are welcome, with proceeds benefiting “X” Don’t miss this magical, monstrous, autumn event! Refreshments will be provided.

Ensemble Concert
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero, 93422
This concert will showcase the exceptional talent of the Atascadero Community Band musicians, who have enchanted audiences throughout the summer season. Each of the ensembles set to perform on this evening are smaller groups of musicians from the band who have chosen pieces and rehearsed them outside of the typical band rehearsal time. The backdrop of the picturesque Atascadero Lake Park is a perfect venue for a season-ending performance. The concert, set to captivate audiences on August 20 from 7:00 to 8:00pm, will serve as a testament to the hard work, dedication and passion found within our local band.

Summer Concerts in the Park
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero, 93422
The Atascadero Community Band is back for another season in their summer home in the bandstand on the lake! Join us at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand for weekly summer concerts! Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks for our weekly concerts as we tiptoe through the tunes our audience recognizes and rejoices in hearing each summer season – along with a surprise or two along the way!

The concerts begin on June 11 and continue through August 13, culminating with a season-ending Ensemble Concert (see event details) to round out another fantastic summer on the lake. The concerts begin each Tuesday evening at 7pm, and are always free. We look forward to seeing you at the bandstand!

On With the Show!
2024-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | ABC Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
Join the Atascadero Community Band led by guest conductor Ray Ayala, as they take the stage to present our spring concert, “On With the Show”. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Broadway musicals. Don’t miss this spectacular event that promises to bring the excitement of Broadway to our community!

From Paintbrush to Pixels
2024-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | ABC Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
The Music of animation

Join the Atascadero Band as we step into a world where melodies come alive and memories are painted through sound! Experience the magic of timeliness melodies from classic hand-drawn animations to modern-day digital video games.

Holiday Concert
2023-12-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
The community band continues its well-loved tradition of holiday concert filled with all of the seasonal delights we know and love. This year, our concert will be jointly conducted by Carol Kouklis and Rich Smucker. Bring your warmest holiday cheer, enjoy refreshments donated by the band, and have a wonderful afternoon that is sure to fill the hearts of all in attendance.

Light Up the Downtown
2023-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
Join the community band on the steps of City Hall as they play a delightful welcome to the holiday season. The band will play warm renditions of holiday favorites as the city lights up the festive season. Dress warm and we’ll see you there!

Around the World in 80 Notes
2023-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, California, United States
Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey as the Atascadero Community Band proudly presents “Around the World in 80 Notes”, on October 29, 2023. This highly anticipated event promises to be an afternoon of cultural exploration through music, taking the audience on a remarkable tour of the world’s diverse musical traditions. The concert will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the ABC Church of Atascadero, conducted by Carol Kouklis and Justin Larson.

This exceptional event will showcase the rich tapestry of sounds and rhythms from various corners of the globe, uniting musicians and audiences alike in the universal language of music. Under the batons of conductors Carol Kouklis and Justin Larson, the talented members of the community band will bring their passion and expertise to deliver an unforgettable performance. From the lively and vibrant tunes of Europe to the soulful melodies of Asia, and from the infectious rhythms of the Americas, to those even beyond our stratosphere, the “Around the World in 80 Notes” concert promises to captivate your senses and leave you with cherished memories.

The afternoon concert will benefit the San Luis Obispo Instrumental Music Boosters Association, which is the booster organization for the San Luis Obispo High School Marching Band. The Atascadero Community Band continues to work towards its mission to serve not only local musicians, but also give back to other local nonprofit community organizations.

Patriotic Concert at the Lake
2023-07-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero, 93422
An added bonus for Independence Day this year is that it falls on a Tuesday! This means yes, the Atascadero Community Band will perform its annual Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, July 4th 2023! Please bring your chairs, blankets, picnics and other Fourth of July Festivities to the gorgeous Centennial Bandstand at the Atascadero Lake Park. In turn, we will provide the glorious pre-firework entertainment for the Fourth of July. Looking forward to seeing everyone and celebrating our wonderful country together.

Summer Evening Concerts at the Lake
2023-06-13 19:00 - 2023-08-22 20:00 | Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero, 93422
We have your Tuesday evenings covered for the summer! As the weather gets warmer, ACB heads outdoors. Each Tuesday night, from approximately June through August, you can find the Atascadero Community Band at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Our summer evening concerts are completely different from the indoor concerts throughout the year. For one, we play a variety of tunes that will absolutely be familiar to you – anything from current movie soundtracks to songs you grew up with will be on our set lists. Each week or so, we welcome visiting conductors from the surrounding area to the podium – and it is always fun to see how different conductors work with the band and choose the music for the evening. Lastly, these concerts are casual, friendly and fun! Bring your blankets, chairs, snacks and whatever beverages you choose and enjoy our wonderful Atascadero summer evenings with us! Our final concert of the summer season is a very special finale, starring some of our very own smaller “Ensembles” (small groups) within the band.

Joint Concert with Atascadero Middle School
2023-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Atascadero Middle School, 6501 Lewis Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
One of the most important and special concerts we perform all year is alongside the Atascadero Middle School Band. Jake Hammer, the Director of the AMS Music Program, will be at the podium. Members of ACB sit and play alongside students at the middle school to culminate the school year, and introduce the joy of playing in a community band to these young musicians.

Have Music, Will Travel
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, California, United States
Our Spring Concert for 2023 is dedicated to anything that moves you from point A to Point B! If it travels, we have it covered with appropriate music: everything from cars to trains, from horses to horseless carriages, from a cruise ship to a space ship. Many of the songs are old favorites from the standards, film scores, and even the classic repertoire. We promise the richness and splendor of the music we play will “move” you! Don’t forget your passport!

The Great Outdoors
2023-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, California, United States
Join us as we explore the great and wonderful outdoors! the ACB will express the beauty and grandeur of the outdoors through an array of beautiful music depicting the spirit of the countryside, and even places you may never have visited. As with nature, the program for this concert spans a wide variety of music from majestic classics, featuring composers such as Copland and Mendelssohn, to the quaint, with tunes from favorite TV shows and a campfire favorite. Get ready to travel with us as we Forge the New Frontier, visit the Halls of the Mountain King, explore Sedona, travel Under the Sea, and much more. Don’t forget your passport!

ACB Holiday Concert
2022-12-11 14:30 - 16:30 | Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
Join Randy Schwalbe as he conducts the Atascadero Community Band for a lively, toe-tapping performance, playing all of your favorite holiday tunes. From Sleigh Ride to the Nightmare Before Christmas, and O Tannenbaum to Star of Wonder, you’ll be ready for lights, trees and perhaps even a bit of snow!

Light Up the Downtown
2022-12-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Sunken Gardens, 5942 W Mall, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
The annual Light Up the Downtown Holiday Lighting celebration will be held on Friday, December 2nd from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at City Hall, the Sunken Gardens, and throughout downtown Atascadero. Festivities kick off at 5:30 pm in the Sunken Gardens with the annual countdown to light up Historic City Hall. We will be performing your favorite holiday music along with other performance groups. At 6pm, the City Hall and trees in the Sunken Gardens will be lit for the season, followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus making their way around Sunken Gardens on a Model-A firetruck. We hope to see you!

Celebrating Celebrations
2022-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, California, United States
The ACB loves a party, and this concert is all about celebrating! We call it “Celebrating Celebrations”! Join Randy Schwalbe as he assumes the podium to conduct the ACB for not only the first concert of the indoor concert season, but the first true indoor concert since March of 2020 for Atascadero Community Band! We are excited to take the stage at the Atascadero Bible Church, and hope our friends and family will join us for this wonderful concert. Admission and parking is free, and there is accessible parking available as well.

Atascadero Colony Days
2022-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Sunken Gardens, 5942 W Mall, Atascadero, California, 93422, United States
Join the Atascadero Community Band at Colony Days in the Sunken Gardens! We will be performing in the tent city constructed to celebrate and honor the wonderful traditions of our beautiful city. We will perform for about an hour, and we hope to see you there!

Grand Opening of La Plaza
2022-09-01 18:00 - 19:00 | California
Join the ACB along with city officials and Z Villages as we celebrate the historic grand opening of La Plaza in our gorgeous downtown area on El Camino Real. We welcome the return of our indoor concert season conductor Randy Schwalbe as we play some recognizable tunes from our summer concerts in the park in honor of the new building. FREE!

Tuesdays in the Park Season Finale
2022-08-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero, 93422
Come join the ACB for one final FREE Tuesday evening concert under the baton of Keith Waibel. Bring your chairs, blankets, even perhaps a picnic as the ACB plays some of the best loved tunes of our summer concerts!
