A Day of Music, A Lifetime of Impact
The Expo
The Fountain City Brass Band Expo invites brass and percussionists of all ages and skill levels to join a day of immersive rehearsals and clinics, culminating in a thrilling side-by-side performance with the award-winning Fountain City Brass Band.
2026 Fountain City Brass Band Expo
Join the Fountain City Brass Band on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kansas, for an exciting afternoon of music, mentorship, and hands-on learning!
Whether you're preparing for All-District auditions or simply looking to grow as a musician, you'll have the opportunity to learn from and perform alongside members of the internationally acclaimed Fountain City Brass Band.
Both activities are FREE! Participate in either session or both.
Location
St. James Academy
24505 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66227
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Schedule
1:30–3:00 PM
FREE Mock All-District Auditions
3:00–5:00 PM
FREE Brass Expo
Clinics, masterclasses, sectionals, and side-by-side playing with FCBB
5:00 PM
Event concludes
Requirements
Mock All-District Auditions
Bring your instrument and the audition materials required for your Kansas or Missouri district/state auditions. Students should be prepared to perform their applicable audition excerpts, scales, and other required material.
Brass Expo
Brass players, please bring your instruments. Percussionists, please bring sticks and bell sets if you have one. Trumpet and horn participants are not required to play on standard brass instruments.
All participants: Bring a music stand if you have one.
