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Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, referred to as YACCB, was founded in 1983 and began performing in 1984.  We are an open community  band of 50-plus members who enjoy sharing our love of music.  We are a  diverse group.  Our band ranges in age from high school students to  senior-senior citizens.  We have both professional musicians and   recreational musicians, and we have a variety of occupations represented.  We drive in from many counties in eastern Ohio and western  Pennsylvania.  In all of this diversity, we share a common love of band  music.  It bonds us.  We have fun, and we take our music seriously.  We  take pride in belonging to YACCB and endeavor to be one of the finest  community band programs in northeast Ohio.

YACCB meets year around with breaks between our summer and winter seasons.  

We rehearse Thursday evenings at 7-9pm either at the 

Austintown Middle School on South Raccoon Road during the school season, or at Bliss Hall at YSU in the summer months.

Interruptions to this schedule include breaks, holidays, bad weather conditions, etc. and are posted on the Members page. Notices of changes are also sent to our members via email.

We play at various venues and the upcoming concert schedule is posted on the Calendar.

Todd Maki officially became our  conductor in January 2026, after 35 years under the direction of Joe Pellegrini, who provided the foundation to our unique organization, and will continue to serve a lasting legacy well  into the days to come.

Todd  brings the fresh, new perspective, energy, creative vision and  enthusiasm that we were looking for in our successor. With a vast array  of conducting experiences with both beginners and professionals as well  as his diverse portfolio of leadership, promotion strategy and  production savvy through various organizations, we are incredibly  excited to continue to grow and flourish under his baton! 

YACCB genre includes folk tunes, movie and show tunes, patriotic, pop, light music, popular tunes, and concert marches.

The word clouds contain the music we have played over the last few years - the names may be shortened.

YACCB is blessed with dedicated, talented players who perform 12-18 concerts every year.  We are very appreciative of our fantastic audiences throughout eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania who constantly inspire and encourage us.

We play at parks, festivals, senior living facilities, churches, and concert series.

We are interested in musicians in all sections of the band. While we do not require  auditions, we do ask that you have an interest in music and  that you will continue to improve your playing skills.  We expect you to be in attendance at all rehearsals, performances, and engagements to the best of your ability. Click below to read more....