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The award-winning Fountain City Youth Brass Academy is home to Kansas City’s most exciting youth brass and percussion ensembles.
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Musicians
Number of students that have taken parts in FCYBA over the last ten years.
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Volunteer Hours
Combined number of volunteer hours donated annually to the students of the FCYBA by members of the Fountain City Brass Band.
National Titles
Bands of the FCYBA have won eight national titles in competition at the North American and US Open Championships.
Students Cut
No middle or high school student is cut from our youth bands. There is a place for everyone in the Fountain City Family.
The Academy
The Fountain City Youth Brass Academy (FCYBA) is the educational outreach component of the Fountain City Brass Band, North America’s premiere volunteer brass and percussion ensemble. The mission of the FCYBA is to inspire young musicians of all performance ability levels to achieve a high standard of musicianship and to foster a life-long love of music.
Educational
The FCYBA Coaching Team is made up from highly qualified area high school and university faculty.
Inspiring
The FCYBA provides a fun and supportive learning environment. We encourage our students to pay this forward as leaders in their school music programs.
Inclusive
We welcome students of all performing abilities no matter their backgrounds or beliefs.
Award Winning
Bands of the FCYBA have won numerous North American Brass Band Championships in youth and adult sections and are the reigning US Open Division II Champions.
2024 Brass Expo
In 2024, the Brass Expo is going to be bigger and better than ever before. The event will span over two weekends packed with thrilling performances and interactive sessions. On Sunday, September 15, students will have the unique opportunity to join members of the Fountain City Brass Band in rehearsals and clinics at St. James Academy. And that’s not all! On Sunday, September 22, those who attended the first weekend will get to showcase their skills and join the Fountain City Brass Band in a concert, under the baton of none other than the world-renowned composer and conductor, Johan de Meij. The venue for the concert is the stunning Folly Theatre located in the heart of downtown Kansas City.
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