<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Link to the application and requirements for ACB Convention 2021. <br><br><div dir="ltr">Thanks,<div>Jennifer</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Association of Concert Bands <acb@acbands.org><br><b>Date:</b> January 20, 2020 at 7:31:02 AM CST<br><b>To:</b> fundraising@planoband.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>ACB: Apply to Perform for 2021 Convention in Santa Fe, NM</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> webmaster@acbands.org<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<td style="padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle; font: 14px Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; color: white;"> <p style="font-size: 18px; margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">January 20, 2020</span></p> </td>
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<p>Dear <span>Plano Community Band,</span></p>
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<p>The Albuquerque Concert Band, <span>Los Alamos Community Winds, and Santa Fe Concert Band</span> are pleased to host the <strong>2021 National Convention of ACB on April 27 \u2013 May 2 at the Santa Fe Hilton in Sante Fe, New Mexico</strong>. All member bands that have been members for the past two years (2019 and 2020), are invited to submit an application to perform as a featured band in front of a national audience.</p>
<p>There will be member band performances in the Ballroom at the Hilton on:</p>
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<li>Wednesday, April 28</li>
<li>Thursday, April 29</li>
<li>Friday, April 30</li>
<li>Saturday, May 1</li>
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<p>Each concert will be 45 minutes including playing and announcing. Standard percussion equipment will be provided for each performer.</p>
<p><strong>Application process:</strong><br>A completed online application form. (<a title="Apply to Perform in New Mexico in 2021" href="http://url5419.acbands.org/wf/click?upn=PdIyOTGmaDxtDnbrU1oZeSbLuKONT5qd7KsezGDofLNR-2FAawpC9TXckfcBCaPJrO4D-2FqKEvefU1OYeG2isYtYXIx9r42etDILVrgWon8hUYewGiJDpU8WYoMFBod8nTh_cmWX5pA2MGy1FXJaW5j-2FzS-2BMeuMXMgrxZV5EJYYvs50R4SX0BWVUhD3UMDwxvhNaVnnD16qSDKfdrzhXWrpetHWtVineZ-2BdkPvEsEA6p2H1r9z1n-2FzsWIrfe1xxd-2Fy3Z3TuucahS5juDjUOIrvHGO-2FooYDpFX5zx1Soup-2FJi0XCwnYhj6Ko7QBjlV8pwS4nLLoBzDIjGCzofz8XuuOJ-2BpcumKnN9ATrxVa-2FVcMEayx2STLX3Efp-2FmgeahWxk0ecf8ZVDLcgwdOJPH0bUsuDnpza4VZGlc7dHNmtN-2Bn8CwBr4VJJ6AGR2QDteTBHKP7JMnLP-2FtV5szVKti0WAMOY40wieo29VhUpvN4oC1fncO3I-3D" target="_self">https://tinyurl.com/ACB-Apply2021</a> and also available from the 2021 Apply to Perform website).</p>
<p>You will be asked to upload the following files while completing the form.</p>
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<li>Tracks of recordings representing 45 minutes of music (MP3 or MP4)</li>
<li>Biography of the band (word or PDF file)</li>
<li>Biography of the conductor (word or PDF file)</li>
<li>Photo of the band suitable for promotional materials - at least 600 dpi. 8x10 preferred (JPG, PNG, TIFF)</li>
<li>Photo of the conductor suitable for promotional materials at least 600 dpi. 8x10 preferred (JPG, PNG, TIFF)</li>
<li>Sample programs from your last two seasons. (PDF, Word, JPG, or PNG)</li>
<li>Other materials you wish to submit in support of your application. (PDF, Word, JPG, PNG) (optional)</li>
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<p><em><strong>NOTE:</strong></em> This form will use your ACB Website Login Information (Username and password) and must be submitted by the band\u2019s membership account. If you need assistance with your membership account, contact the ACB Webmaster at <a href="http://url5419.acbands.org/wf/click?upn=PdIyOTGmaDxtDnbrU1oZeSbLuKONT5qd7KsezGDofLNR-2FAawpC9TXckfcBCaPJrO4D-2FqKEvefU1OYeG2isYtYXIx9r42etDILVrgWon8hUZIyFg3tP5AhqX-2FfMzncDZv_cmWX5pA2MGy1FXJaW5j-2FzS-2BMeuMXMgrxZV5EJYYvs50R4SX0BWVUhD3UMDwxvhNaVnnD16qSDKfdrzhXWrpetHWtVineZ-2BdkPvEsEA6p2H1r9z1n-2FzsWIrfe1xxd-2Fy3Z3TuucahS5juDjUOIrvHGO-2FooYDpFX5zx1Soup-2FJi0XCwnYhj6Ko7QBjlV8pwS4nLPdqzdrvIHOfiMVeA95pu-2FJXmOtTRnQl0jKZpGvH2ajgb8UOYrpnhC0QEzTyNRRZfTOykLfyT5YP-2BpxkBLvf3DKLYEIlZvMsUJlt-2F4XoGNrnoW-2BfbG5xqH-2BX29xKW0WK-2BWWaQrOEHZ-2Be8XYv-2FdEriN-2FF5727GFDzmFfaVxvzcvYo-3D">webmaster@acbands.org </a>or 757-874-9270 [Your account information is at the bottom of this email.]</p>
<p><strong>Dates:</strong><br>Application due: August 1, 2020<br>Notification of acceptance: September 1, 2020 (via email)</p>
<p>After the selection of featured bands, we will provide the additional information needed for percussion, travel and performance in Santa Fe. A negotiated hotel rate is available if accommodations are needed.</p>
<p>Thank you,<br>The 2021 ACB Convention Committee</p>
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<p><strong>Association of Concert Bands Website Login Information</strong></p>
<p> Your username is: planocommunityband</p>
<p>Your email address is listed as: fundraising@planoband.com</p>
<p>If you need to <a href="http://url5419.acbands.org/wf/click?upn=PdIyOTGmaDxtDnbrU1oZeSbLuKONT5qd7KsezGDofLNR-2FAawpC9TXckfcBCaPJrO4D-2FqKEvefU1OYeG2isYtYXIx9r42etDILVrgWon8hUZ4lygaYzyHYczrzVt2Bcrn_cmWX5pA2MGy1FXJaW5j-2FzS-2BMeuMXMgrxZV5EJYYvs50R4SX0BWVUhD3UMDwxvhNaVnnD16qSDKfdrzhXWrpetHWtVineZ-2BdkPvEsEA6p2H1r9z1n-2FzsWIrfe1xxd-2Fy3Z3TuucahS5juDjUOIrvHGO-2FooYDpFX5zx1Soup-2FJi0XCwnYhj6Ko7QBjlV8pwS4nLpmPRyBHqAdu2ylvrpFPIAFFc9VwB-2BATDHcIoAmEKQFIAIb4k6GwelbXvMQmkv9giprdQQfax9LNZ3YpMj2yoVUGsy-2B9UJQa5M-2BbH2pAPTMfiorEW7PFQ8xJ2t0-2B2KgAfjXlLxp8YA6gg47y-2FXWRUq-2FwreLYhDBCG5e348Er1w-2FA-3D">reset your password</a>, you need to use the email address above and instructions will be sent to that address.</p>
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