Music That Builds Community

Honoring Legacy. Inspiring the Future.

An Unforgettable Spring Evening in Atlanta

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About the Concert

A Concert That Moved The Community

On April 25, 2025, MACB delivered a soul-stirring evening of music, memory, and meaning at the Southwest Arts Center. Featuring works by Karl King, Richard Saucedo, Clare Grundman, Leroy Anderson, and more, this performance was a powerful tribute to the past and a call for a bold musical future.

The evening honored the visionary Curtis Byrdsong and highlighted the rising talent of our scholarship recipient, Sergio Chavira, as we celebrated how music continues to unify and inspire.

Song Performances
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Our Concert Highlights

Explore the Unforgettable Songs from Our Spring Concert

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Aces of the Air

Karl L. King
02

Fanfare to the Stars

Chandler L. Wilson
03

Kentucky 1800

Clare Grundman
04

Clarinet Candy

Leroy Anderson
05

Happy

Pharrell Williams
06

You'll Never Walk Alone

Rodgers & Hammerstein
07

A Night In Tunisia

Dizzy Gillespie
08

Day-O

Irving Burgie
09

Genius of Ray Charles

Ray Charles
10

The Lion King

The Lion King
11

Michael Jackson Medley

Michael Jackson
Our Support

Community Partners

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Our Founder

Honoring Mr. Curtis Byrdsong

On April 25, 2025, MACB delivered a memorable evening of music and tribute at the Southwest Arts Center. This concert celebrated the life and legacy of Curtis Byrdsong, a visionary leader and music educator who shaped the foundation of our band.

Mr. Byrdsong was honored for his lifelong dedication to music education, having transformed the lives of countless students and musicians, and continues to inspire our community through his leadership and vision.

Our Organization
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Multigenerational Impact

Multigenerational Impact

MACB unites youth, adults, and seasoned professionals in a shared love of music that bridges generations and backgrounds.

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Performance With Purpose

Performance With Purpose

Each note we play supports arts education, cultural connection, and opportunities for rising student musicians.

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Being Atlanta’s Soundtrack

Atlanta’s Soundtrack

From malls to sanctuaries to symphony venues, MACB echoes throughout the city as a voice for unity and musical excellence.

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC. & NURTURING THE FUTURE OF CONCERT BANDS. BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC. & NURTURING THE FUTURE OF CONCERT BANDS.
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Celebrating Legacy & Future

Highlights from the Spring Concert 2025

Speakers

Meet the Presenters Behind the MACB Spring Concert

Phillip Davis
Clarinet

Phillip Davis

Dyann Ryans
Clarinet

Dyann Ryans

Jackie Keeton
Clarinet

Jackie Keeton

Henry Porter
Trumpet & Vocalist

Henry Porter

Diane Hawkins-Cox
Flute

Diane Hawkins-Cox

Darren Williams
Tuba

Darren Williams

Edward Dumas
Tuba

Edward Dumas

Sam Smith
Trumpet

Sam Smith

  • *Building community through the power of music
  • *Honoring the past, inspiring the future
  • *Supporting arts education for future musicians
  • *Celebrating diversity through musical excellence
  • *Uniting generations through shared performances
  • *Empowering youth through mentorship in music
  • *Creating unforgettable experiences for all
  • *Fostering creativity and collaboration
  • *Championing volunteerism and community engagement
  • *Bringing Atlanta together through music
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“With the different age ranges, you could tell this was from the passion and the love of everyone in the band.”
Tivia Ward
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“Music brings people together. When I looked at the audience, and the band...the musicians were integrated, the audience was integrated...that's the way we need to be.”
Judy Ingram
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“Coming today and hearing Ray Charles, and Michael Jackson, and The Lion King, it's a way to keep history alive. You can read books and stories, but music gives you a feeling that is indescribable.”
Lyla Thomas
Southwest Arts Center
Fulton County Arts & Culture
ATL Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Sergio Chavira
MACB Student Participation Program

Empowering the Next Generation of Musicians

The MACB Student Participation Program (SPP) offers talented young musicians a unique opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals and gain valuable performance experience. Selected students who meet the program's criteria rehearse and perform alongside adult musicians, developing their skills and confidence.

Congratulations to Sergio Chavira, a senior trumpet player at Cross Keys High School in Brookhaven, Georgia. Sergio has successfully completed the program and will receive a MACB scholarship upon acceptance into an institution of higher learning. This year, during the 2025 MACB Spring Concert, he was proudly awarded the scholarship for his dedication and talent.

Student Program
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