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 Championships later this...

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 Grove Junior High...

We are thrilled to announce that Philip Harper, world-renowned conductor and Musical Director of The Cory Band will be joining the Chicago Brass Band as Principal Guest Conductor, leading us on stage at the 2026 North American Brass Band Championships! Philip’s visionary leadership, artistic excellence, and unmatched passion for brass band music make this collaboration truly extraordinary. Together, we’re getting ready for an unforgettable musical journey, and we can’t wait to share it with...