We have three performance seasons: Spring: January through April; Summer: June and July; Fall: August through early December. You are asked to sign up for each season. This allows you the flexibility to play no matter what kind of schedule you have. You are asked to look over the season schedule and let us know which concerts you will not be able to play.

Membership dues are $20 each for Spring and Fall and $10 for the Summer or $40 for the year. If season fees are an issue, please contact the President or another Board Member.

The band has two uniforms. Our casual uniform is a red, white, and blue embroidered polo shirt or as we call it the "star" shirt. Our formal uniform is concert black. We ask that men wear black suits with a bow tie and that the ladies wear all black with the full length skirt or slacks. Specific uniform information is given at the rehearsal prior to a performance. Star shirts are available through Rick Evans for $35.

Always bring a music stand (wire stands are fine) to each performance unless told otherwise. Clothespins are necessary for outdoor performances.

ACB uses email to let players know ahead of time if a performance has been canceled for any reason. Please check your email prior to any performance especially in the event of inclement weather. There have been times that the skies have cleared, or the performance was moved indoors at the last minute. If you're in doubt, please contact a board member (listed below).

You will be issued a folder of music each season. If you miss a rehearsal, check with the Librarian to see if new music was handed out while you were gone. Please treat this folder as the valuable property that it is. Each folder must be turned in at the last performance of each season. If there is some reason you cannot return your folder at that time, contact the Librarian, Ed Gutierrez and make arrangements to return your folder. If you must miss a rehearsal or concert, and there is any chance that someone else will be covering your part, be sure that you make arrangements to get your folder to that rehearsal or concert.

If you are new to the group, you will be asked to fill out a paper with your address, phone numbers and email address. Please check with our Personnel Manager, Rick Evans, to make sure we have your correct information at the start of each season and let him know if there are any changes. We do not share this information with anyone outside the band.

A ten-member board governs the Arlington Community Band. Two members are appointed, and eight are elected. Each elected board member holds office for two years. Four board positions are elected at the Annual Meeting every year in December, generally during a rehearsal. If you are interested in being on the Board, contact any board member for more information. The bylaws also contain more detailed information.