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The Gateway Brass Band Championship is an annual festival and event for brass bands and ensembles held in St. Louis, Missouri at Ritenour Auditorium.  This 700- seat hall is home to the St. Louis Brass Band and boasts numerous symphonic events throughout the year. ​The goal of the Gateway Brass Band Championship is to promote brass banding specifically and brass performance in general through a unique format of Championship Section and Open Section own choice performances.  In addition to the […]

Join the Fountain City Brass Band and the bands of the Fountain City Youth Brass Academy as they present the FCYBA Finale Concert. This concert will conclude the Fountain City Youth Brass Academy season and serve as a preview for the North American Brass Band Championships, which will take place in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the following weekend. 

The North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) is an organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the British-style brass band movement in North America. With bands and musicians covering 15 states and Canada as well as ranging from school-age youth to senior citizens, NABBA has become a true force in the arena of amateur musicians and brass banding across North America and across the world.

Join us for a special Memorial Day concert by the Fountain City Brass Band, titled "Echoes of Valor." Experience an unforgettable evening of music honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Immerse yourself in the stirring sounds of brass as we pay tribute to our veterans. Don't miss this opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the valor and sacrifice of our heroes.

Get ready for a brass-filled extravaganza coupled with mouthwatering German cuisine! The Iowa Brass is thrilled to present the Wurst Brass Festival alongside Amana's annual "Wurst Festival" for two fantastic days! Join us on Friday and Saturday, June 14 & 15, as talented brass bands from across the nation converge at two stunning venues.