FCBB enjoys a standing ovation at the 2005 U.S. Open

 

The Most Entertaining Band in America?  That's what the judges of the 2005 U.S. Open Brass Band Championships decided on November 5th, in Arlington Heights, IL. In addition to this award the FCBB took third place overall, best soloist (William Hess), and won the Busker's competition (Twisted Steel Quartet) in grand fashion.

The FCBB would like to congratulate all bands that participated in the 3rd annual U.S. Open and especially congratulate the Motor City Brass Band and the champion Brass Band of Central Florida on their successes. Many thanks are deserved by the wonderful hosts Prairie Brass Band!
 

Twisted Steel Quartet
 
 
 
   

FCBB Spotlight: Will Hess
(Spotlight features FCBB members, guest artists and events)

 

 

2005 U.S. Open Solo Champion:

"he put on a corker of virtuosity" 4barsrest.com

Each year the FCBB has an "in house" solo competition to see who will represent the band as soloist at the U.S. Open. This year's winner was FCBB solo baritonist William Hess performing Vittorio Monti's famous violin piece, Csardas.

 William Hess is a senior music performance major at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.....more.
 

 
The FCBB, in conjunction with Town Pavillion, is now the official sponsor of TubaChristmas Kansas City. Annually bringing in over 500 tuba and euphonium players from the metro area, it is one of the largest events of its type. There will be a special guest performance by the FCBB Low Brass.. Please visit our website for more details at www.fcbb.net/TubaChristmas.htm. 

SUPPORT YOUR BAND

The Fountain City Brass Band is an American Heritage Foundation.

As a non-profit organization, the Fountain City Brass Band relies on grants and its corporate and private supporters for financial assistance. Without these generous tax deductible donations, our band could not continue recruiting talented players for the band or giving this area the same quality programs and guest artists.

Tickets sales account for only half of the costs of each concert. Our goal is to keep ticket prices within an affordable range so that all persons may have access to the performances. In order to continue giving the community the same level of quality band music, the band must raise funds to offset our costs.

Our "Friends of the FCBB" can choose from a variety of ways to assist us in producing the same exquisite programs, often with gifted guest artists brought in from all over the world. Outright gifts of cash, planned gifts and fundraisers are all ways individuals and groups can ensure the continued delivery of the timeless masterpieces and contemporary pops.

For more assistance on planned giving and how to participate in our fundraisers, simply call our office at (816) 305-4894 or email us at fcbb@fcbb.net.

Tax deductible cash gifts may be mailed to Fountain City Brass Band, Inc., PO Box 7119
Kansas City, MO 64113