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U.S. Masters Brass Band Championships Tickets
Experience one of North America’s premier brass band events as outstanding ensembles from across the United States and beyond gather in Kansas City to compete for the coveted U.S. Masters title.
Your ticket grants admission to a full day of world-class performances featuring the unique sound, excitement, and artistry of the British-style brass band tradition. From thrilling championship performances to innovative entertainment presentations, audiences will enjoy some of the finest brass musicianship on the continent.
The event also features a special gala concert by the internationally acclaimed Fountain City Brass Band, celebrating the ensemble’s 25th Anniversary Season. Join FCBB as they present Una Validiores (“Stronger Together”), a musical celebration honoring twenty-five years of artistic excellence, championship success, friendship, and community.
Whether you are a lifelong brass band enthusiast, a musician, or simply a lover of exceptional live music, the U.S. Masters Brass Band Championships offers an unforgettable experience.
Ticket Includes:
- Admission to all championship performances
- Access to the Entertainment Competition
- The Fountain City Brass Band 25th Anniversary Gala Concert
- Vendor and exhibitor areas
- Awards Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate musical excellence, community, and the spirit of competition at the U.S. Masters Brass Band Championships.
Venue: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri–Kansas City
Date: November 14, 2026
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Program for Una Validiores – Fountain City at 25
| I. Dream | |
| Festive Overture | Dmitri Shostakovich/Arr. Peter Kitson |
| II. Pursuit | |
| Breath of Souls | Paul Lovatt-Cooper |
| III. Friendship | |
| Family Portraits (The Lowry Sketchbook) | Philip Wilby |
| IV. Legacy | |
| Turning of the Tide | Tom Davoren |
| V. Future | |
| Don’t Stop Me Now | Freddy Mercury/Arr. Philip Harper |
Kansas City, MO 64110
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U.S. Masters Brass Band Championships Tickets
Experience one of North America’s premier brass band events as outstanding ensembles from across the United States and beyond gather in Kansas City to compete for the coveted U.S. Masters title.
Your ticket grants admission to a full day of world-class performances featuring the unique sound, excitement, and artistry of the British-style brass band tradition. From thrilling championship performances to innovative entertainment presentations, audiences will enjoy some of the finest brass musicianship on the continent.
The event also features a special gala concert by the internationally acclaimed Fountain City Brass Band, celebrating the ensemble’s 25th Anniversary Season. Join FCBB as they present Una Validiores (“Stronger Together”), a musical celebration honoring twenty-five years of artistic excellence, championship success, friendship, and community.
Whether you are a lifelong brass band enthusiast, a musician, or simply a lover of exceptional live music, the U.S. Masters Brass Band Championships offers an unforgettable experience.
Ticket Includes:
- Admission to all championship performances
- Access to the Entertainment Competition
- The Fountain City Brass Band 25th Anniversary Gala Concert
- Vendor and exhibitor areas
- Awards Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate musical excellence, community, and the spirit of competition at the U.S. Masters Brass Band Championships.
Venue: James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri–Kansas City
Date: November 14, 2026
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Program for Una Validiores – Fountain City at 25
| I. Dream | |
| Festive Overture | Dmitri Shostakovich/Arr. Peter Kitson |
| II. Pursuit | |
| Breath of Souls | Paul Lovatt-Cooper |
| III. Friendship | |
| Family Portraits (The Lowry Sketchbook) | Philip Wilby |
| IV. Legacy | |
| Turning of the Tide | Tom Davoren |
| V. Future | |
| Don’t Stop Me Now | Freddy Mercury/Arr. Philip Harper |
