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 performed five...

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 Band the proud...