Welcome to the Asheville High School Bands

North Carolina's oldest continuing band program, since 1924. Families, alumni, neighbors and friends: here's what's happening and how to help.

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The Asheville High School marching band on the football field

The marching band in uniform on the stone steps of the school

Jazz band students playing outdoors in a park gazebo

Band families: have you paid your band fees?
Our program runs on them. Pay online in a few minutes, or write to us if you need help or a payment plan.

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Coming up

Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 PM: Fall Concert (warm-up at 6:00)
Fri, Oct 30: Senior Night, last regular-season home game

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Percy Grainger Invitational · March 11–14, 2027

Help Send the Band to Chicago

Our students will perform in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center.

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See and hear the band

The Asheville High School marching band in the Asheville parade. Watch the video on Facebook.

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Marching downtown in the Asheville parade. Watch the video on Facebook »

Ammerland by Jacob de Haan, AHS Wind Symphony at Biltmore Estate. More on YouTube »

Upcoming performances

Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 PM Fall Concert, all concert bands
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00 PM Senior Night, home football game
Sat, Nov 21, 8:30 AM Asheville Holiday Parade
Thu, Dec 10, 6:30 PM Winter Jazz Concert
Mon, Dec 14, 6:30 PM Winter Concert, concert bands

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Why your support matters, and how to help

Band fees haven’t gone up in more than 12 years, and they cover less than half of what it costs to run our program. Gifts from families, friends and local businesses make up the difference and pay for:

What fees and donations pay for »

Masterclasses & guest clinicians who coach our ensembles
Instruments, equipment & music so every section can play its best
Competitions, travel & band camp, where students perform and grow
Uniforms & student support so cost is never the reason a student can’t take part

Ways to help right now

Sock It to Me Santa 5K

Sat, Dec 12. Our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Become a 5K sponsor

Businesses: sign up by Fri, Oct 30 for your logo on race signage.

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Holiday wreaths

Orders close Sun, Nov 15.

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Give a fuel fee

Help cover bus costs for games and trips.

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Or give any amount any time:

Donate to the band

The Asheville High School Band Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

1926 Asheville High School Band on the David Millard campus

The ACS Band Program was recently named an NCBA Program of Distinction. Founded in 1924, ours is the oldest continuing band program in North Carolina, with more than 90 Superior Ratings, performances for four U.S. presidents, and appearances at Pearl Harbor, the NCMEA Conference and Carnegie Hall. Read our history »