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. Participants will explore...

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 was this...

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 upcoming North...