PRISM - September 15, 2025, 7:30 PM
The First Baptist Church of North Augusta, Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC
Free to the public
PRISM had its start with the first offering of the Westobou Festival sponsored by the arts
councils of Augusta and North Augusta. The presentation was slightly different from the
regular concert venue. The idea of presenting a PRISM concert was borrowed from Dr. James
Croft, former director of bands at Florida State University. The concept is to have each
section of the wind ensemble perform one piece as a chamber ensemble. A few
examples of this presentation are: Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Trumpet Choir, Percussion
ensemble, to name a few. The idea is to present to the audience the “colors” of the various
instruments of the wind ensemble, just as a prism presents the various colors of a rainbow.
The ensembles are staged throughout the sanctuary of the church, including the balcony. The
chamber groups perform one after the other, presenting each unique color of their section.
When the last chamber ensemble finishes, all the ensembles come together on the stage
to present several selections combining all the colors of each section into one entirely
different voice. It is truly a unique experience for the audience.
VETERANS CONCERT - November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
Wesley Hall at Grace Methodist Church, Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC
Richard Rogers - Master of Ceremonies
Free to the public
This is the 21st annual Veterans Concert sponsored by the North Augusta Cultural Arts
Council. It is presented to honor all of our Veterans. Funds for the local veterans are
raised at this concert. You can honor a veteran for a $10.00 donation for each name. The
names are printed in the program, displayed on a screen during the concert, and
announced. All the proceeds from this concert go towards our local veterans. To get a
form to honor a veteran, simply go to the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council’s website.
GEORGIA MUSIC EDUCATORS DISTRICT X HONOR BAND - February 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
Grover C. Maxwell Theater on the campus of Augusta University, Walton Way, Augusta, GA
Free to the public
The three District X Honor Bands are comprised of over 300 students who have auditioned
for a seat in the band. They are rehearsed and conducted by three clinicians either from a
major university or a band director with an outstanding program at their respective schools.
Savannah River Winds presents an annual concert for these students. It helps them to
understand that music can be a vocation and an avocation. They listen to their teachers
perform on stage, along with doctors, physicists, business people, and others who
have continued and nurtured their playing skills that they learn in high school and college.
Savannah River Winds will be premiering their sixth commissioned piece at this concert.
Richard Saucedo, composer/conductor, will be premiering his work composed especially for
Savannah River Winds.
SPRING CONCERT - May 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hopeland Gardens, Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC
Free to the public - Outdoor concert
This concert is sponsored by the Aiken Recreation and Tourism Department. The
programming is usually lighter in style, including movie and Broadway tunes, marches,
and selections featuring various soloists. The audience is asked to bring blankets and lawn
chairs, and even a picnic basket.
The First Baptist Church of North Augusta, Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC
Free to the public
PRISM had its start with the first offering of the Westobou Festival sponsored by the arts
councils of Augusta and North Augusta. The presentation was slightly different from the
regular concert venue. The idea of presenting a PRISM concert was borrowed from Dr. James
Croft, former director of bands at Florida State University. The concept is to have each
section of the wind ensemble perform one piece as a chamber ensemble. A few
examples of this presentation are: Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Trumpet Choir, Percussion
ensemble, to name a few. The idea is to present to the audience the “colors” of the various
instruments of the wind ensemble, just as a prism presents the various colors of a rainbow.
The ensembles are staged throughout the sanctuary of the church, including the balcony. The
chamber groups perform one after the other, presenting each unique color of their section.
When the last chamber ensemble finishes, all the ensembles come together on the stage
to present several selections combining all the colors of each section into one entirely
different voice. It is truly a unique experience for the audience.
VETERANS CONCERT - November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
Wesley Hall at Grace Methodist Church, Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC
Richard Rogers - Master of Ceremonies
Free to the public
This is the 21st annual Veterans Concert sponsored by the North Augusta Cultural Arts
Council. It is presented to honor all of our Veterans. Funds for the local veterans are
raised at this concert. You can honor a veteran for a $10.00 donation for each name. The
names are printed in the program, displayed on a screen during the concert, and
announced. All the proceeds from this concert go towards our local veterans. To get a
form to honor a veteran, simply go to the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council’s website.
GEORGIA MUSIC EDUCATORS DISTRICT X HONOR BAND - February 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
Grover C. Maxwell Theater on the campus of Augusta University, Walton Way, Augusta, GA
Free to the public
The three District X Honor Bands are comprised of over 300 students who have auditioned
for a seat in the band. They are rehearsed and conducted by three clinicians either from a
major university or a band director with an outstanding program at their respective schools.
Savannah River Winds presents an annual concert for these students. It helps them to
understand that music can be a vocation and an avocation. They listen to their teachers
perform on stage, along with doctors, physicists, business people, and others who
have continued and nurtured their playing skills that they learn in high school and college.
Savannah River Winds will be premiering their sixth commissioned piece at this concert.
Richard Saucedo, composer/conductor, will be premiering his work composed especially for
Savannah River Winds.
SPRING CONCERT - May 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hopeland Gardens, Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC
Free to the public - Outdoor concert
This concert is sponsored by the Aiken Recreation and Tourism Department. The
programming is usually lighter in style, including movie and Broadway tunes, marches,
and selections featuring various soloists. The audience is asked to bring blankets and lawn
chairs, and even a picnic basket.
