The Fountain City Brass Band is proud to announce this unique opportunity to work with some of Kansas City's finest brass performers and educators. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join members of the FCBB in an afternoon of rehearsals in a traditional brass band setting, instrument specific sectionals with the FCBB's fine educational team comprised of university professors, and an evening concert culminating in a massed band performance with the FCBB. The FCBB Brass Expo is sponsored by the Fountain City Brass Band and the Fountain City Brass Academy.

The Brass Expo is free of charge.

Although not required, pre-registration is encouraged in order to better facilitate your needs. Please return the following registration form via email to fcbb@fcbb.net.

Sunday, January 20th Schedule:

12:30-1:00 Registration

1:00-2:30 Welcome/Full band warm up and reading session

(Break 15mins)

2:45-4:15 Sectionals (Technique and Repertoire)/Beginner Band

Break (30 mins)

4:45-6:00 Full Academy Band/Beginner Band

6:00-6:30 Massed Band Rehearsal

(1hr break for snacks and to prepare for performance)

7:30-8:30 Performance     

    FCBB

    Beginner Band

    Academy Band

    Massed Bands

Teachers:

Joseph Parisi, Associate Professor of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City-Director of Academy Band

Jamey Mitchell, Director of Orchestras, Blue Springs South High School-Director of Beginner Band

Alan Wenger, Assistant Professor of Music, University of Central Missouri-Advanced Cornet/Trumpet

Raquel Rodriquez, Assistant Professor of Music, Washburn University-Intermediate Cornet/Trumpet

TJ Menges, Kansas City Freelance Professional Musician-Horns

Nate Gay, Assistant Director of Bands, Kearny High School-Baritones and Euphoniums

Lee Harrelson, Assistant Professor of Music, Missouri Western State University-Trombones

Tom Stein, Associate Professor of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City-Tuba

Stephen Molloy, Artist in Residence, Missouri Western State University-Beginner High Brass Specialist

Helen Tyler, International Recording/Solo Artist, Fodens Band (UK)-Beginner Low Brass Specialist

Percussion-Joe Hull

Location: Johnson County Community College