[1] The ACB is a not-for-profit New York State corporation founded in August 1977, and originally named the Association of Concert Bands of America (ACBA).
The mission of ACB is to encourage and foster the adult concert community, and those interested in municipal and civic bands.
Additionally, ACB is active in various projects and goals, such as the Band Builder's Manual for information on the establishment, funding, development, maintenance, and promotion of bands in the world community[2] and the Tommy Guilbert Fund to encourage young musicians to continue musical experiences throughout their lives.
[4] The Association holds an annual convention where members share personal views and experiences, and benefit from educational seminars and musical performances.
[8] The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music holds a collection containing the ACB's administrative files, convention and concert programs, photographs, and sound recordings.