Charlotte Concert Band

05/16/2026

The Charlotte Concert Band is thrilled to welcome Dr. Dawn A. Price as our new Music Director & Principal Conductor!

Dr. Price brings over 25 years of teaching experience, a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of Southern Mississippi, and 15 years as Director of Bands at Wingate University. She currently serves as Director of Bands at Jay M. Robinson Middle School here in Charlotte.

Please join us in welcoming Dawn A. Price to the CCB family — we look forward to seeing her on the podium this fall! 🎺

👉 learn more at charlotteconcertband.org

Association of Concert Bands (ACB) South Central District Bandmasters Association

05/13/2026

If you missed our concert this past weekend, Let Freedom Ring: America at 250, or just want to experience the concert again, the full performance is now streaming on our YouTube channel! 🇺🇸🎶

Now, the best seat in the house to enjoy the concert might just be the couch in your living room. 😉

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the Charlotte Concert Band with Let Freedom Ring: America at 250 — a stirring tribute to the nation's rich musical...

05/11/2026

Saturday was an afternoon we'll never forget. 💙

Our final concert of the season featured our annual Musician for a Lifetime Program, showcasing highly talented middle school musicians from South Central District Bandmasters Association All-District Band — and it was also the final concert with our beloved director, Drew Carter, the longest-serving director in Charlotte Concert Band history.

We were honored to present Drew with a custom engraved baton and a proclamation from the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners recognizing his fourteen years of service to our ensemble.

Thank you to everyone who came out to make the moment so special. Drew, we will miss you dearly. 🎶

05/09/2026

This afternoon is our final concert of the season — and a very special one.

It’s also the last concert led by our conductor, Drew Carter.
Join us as we close the season with Let Freedom Ring: America at 250 and celebrate the music, memories, and leadership Drew has shared with us on the podium.

If you’ve been meaning to come all season, this is the one you don’t want to miss.

05/07/2026

As we finish out our celebration of Drew Carter and his 14 years as Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Charlotte Concert Band, we reflect on moments that speak to his lasting impact on the ensemble.

As part of our 60th Anniversary season, the Charlotte Concert Band commissioned High Country, a new work by composer Julie Giroux, and performed it earlier this season under Drew’s direction. Commissioning this piece marked a meaningful milestone for the band — one we hope will live on through future performances by high school bands across the country.

As Drew prepares for his final performance with the Charlotte Concert Band this Saturday, May 9, we offer our sincere thanks for his leadership, musicianship, and dedication over the past 14 years.

We invite you to join us for the final concert of our 60th Anniversary season and help us celebrate Drew in his final performance with the band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n990pvWYfVA

The Charlotte Concert Band performs the world premiere of High Country by Julie Giroux. Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Myers Park High School, Charlotte, NC. Dr...

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you 🪐✨

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
(okay fine, it was at Palisades High School last October 😉)

we took on Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/7U4nckhK0GE?si=lqrFqzPW4UI1KaAR

Symphonic Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Arr. Jay Bocook - Charlotte Concert Band

04/30/2026

As we continue to celebrate the legacy of Drew Carter and his 14 years with the Charlotte Concert Band, one lasting initiative from his time with the ensemble is our Musician for a Lifetime program.

Created to support young musicians and encourage lifelong participation in music, the program invites outstanding middle school performers from North Carolina to rehearse and perform alongside the Charlotte Concert Band. In 2018, the ensemble was especially fortunate to share the stage with these students during a performance at the Knight Theater in Uptown Charlotte — a meaningful and memorable moment for everyone involved.

04/29/2026

We’re continuing to work alongside our incredible middle school musicians as they prepare to join us on stage for Let Freedom Ring on May 9. The energy in the room keeps building, and it’s something special to experience.

Don’t miss our season finale—get your tickets now! 🎟️

04/28/2026

Join us for our final concert of the season

Let Freedom Ring: America at 250
May 9 | 4PM
Christ Lutheran Church

A powerful celebration of America’s musical spirit—featuring everything from Sousa to Gould, plus incredible student musicians from across the region.

Grab your tickets now: https://www.charlotteconcertband.org/america.html

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Charlotte Concert Band at Let Freedom Ring: America at 250, a stirring tribute to the nation’s rich musical heritage.