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 all of the bands...

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...