We are looking for passionate, dedicated musicians to join us! We encourage all interested musicians to come and showcase their talents. We would love to hear what you have to offer! Audition Details Dates: Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30 Location: St. James Lutheran Church 1380 N Waukegan Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045 Click here for more details.

Yesterday's Youth Brass Day reminded us exactly why we started Chicago Youth Brass Bands. Middle and high school musicians from 17 different schools across the Chicagoland area came together to experience brass band music. Several had played in a brass band before, but for most it was their first experience. Many were also playing a British brass band instrument for the first time, and not one student had seen the music before yesterday. By the end of just one day, they perfo

The Chicago Brass Band is thrilled to announce that we have won First Place at the 2026 Wurst Friday March Music Competition, part of the Wurst Brass Festival in Iowa! This victory marks a special milestone for the band, as it is our first-ever win at Wurst Friday. Even more exciting, the victory brings home our second "Triple Bell" trophy of 2026. Earlier this year, the band earned the first Triple Bell trophy at the Gateway Brass Band Championships, making Chicago Brass Ban

Young brass and percussion musicians from across the Chicagoland area are invited to take part in an exciting day of music-making, collaboration, and performance as registration opens for Youth Brass Day! Designed for middle school and high school musicians interested in brass band performance, Youth Brass Day offers students the opportunity to rehearse and perform in a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment alongside experienced brass musicians and educators. Participant

The North American Brass Band Association Championships of 2026 will go down as an unforgettable experience for the band. Through the hard work of our incredible players and the unparalleled mind and leadership of Philip Harper, we left everything on the stage and walked away with a performance we were proud of. A special shoutout to the incredible work that our own music director, Mark A. Taylor, did leading up to Philip's arrival. Without him, the band would not be where it

The Chicago Brass Band is thrilled to welcome Philip Harper, Musical Director of the world-renowned Cory Band, to Chicagoland this week. Widely regarded as one of the leading musical minds in the brass band world, Harper has led Cory Band to international acclaim, including multiple major championship titles and global recognition for artistic excellence. His visit marks an exciting continuation of his ongoing collaboration with Chicago Brass Band in preparation for the upcom

The Chicago Brass Band is proud to announce its First Place finish at the Gateway Brass Band Championships, held yesterday in O’Fallon, Illinois. Under the direction of Dr. Mark A. Taylor, the band delivered a strong performance of its contest program, earning top honors among a field of ensembles from across the region. This achievement reflects the dedication of the entire group and marks an exciting milestone in the band’s season. We extend our sincere congratulations to

The Chicago Brass Band will travel to O'Fallon, Illinois this Saturday, March 21, to compete in the Gateway Brass Band Championships , an annual brass band competition held in the St. Louis region. The 2026 contest will take place at Cornerstone Christian Church. The Gateway Championships provide bands with an important opportunity to present their contest repertoire before a panel of adjudicators, serving as preparation for the upcoming North American Brass Band Championship

Generous supporters of the Chicago Brass Band have stepped up to match donations dollar-for-dollar through the end of the year - up to $2,000 in total matching. If you can give $10, Chicago Brass Band will get $20. If you can donate $100, we will receive $200. Your donation helps us continue bringing music across Chicagoland like our recent performance at St. James Lutheran Church in Lake Forest, enables us to perform at schools including upcoming performances at Prairie Grov