Schedule
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.
Sunday, September 15
1:30 PM Check-in
2:00 PM Rehearsals and Clinics
5:00 PM Conclude
St. James Academy
24505 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66227
Sunday, September 22
1:30 PM Check-in
3:00 PM Performance
5:00 PM Conclude
Folly Theatre
300 W 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
September 27 – Last Day to Register
September 28 – 29 Seating Placements
Members will have the option to audition live or to upload an unedited virtual audition. Virtual auditions are due by September 27. Please email a link to your virtual audition to fcbb@fcbb.net.
Sign-ups for live auditions can be found here.
Auditions should only be about five minutes in length. You can pick whatever you like to play for us, but we’d really love to hear what you feel most comfortable performing. We encourage you to pick something that shows off your lyrical and technical abilities. Excerpts from larger pieces are always acceptable. You might also choose to play a scale or two to demonstrate your range.
Make sure to register for our Band app to keep up with all scheduling information.
October 6 – March 23
Weekly Sunday Rehearsals at St. James Academy
1 – 2:50 PM – Academy Band
3 – 4:50 PM – Youth/Honor Band
No Rehearsals
November 24
December 1, 15, 22, 29
January 5
March 16
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – US Masters Competition – Academy Band Only
Saturday, December 14, 2025 – Fountain City Holiday Concert
MidAmerica Nazarene University – Bell Center
6:00 PM Rehearsal with Fountain City Brass Band
7:00 PM Foyer Concert by Youth/Honor Band
7:30 PM Concert
9:30 PM Conclude
Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Gateway Brass Band Championships – All Bands
St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – Rehearsal – NABBA Personnel Only
St. James Academy
Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Finale Concert
De Soto High School Performing Arts Center, Time 1:30 – 5 PM
April 3 – 6, 2025 – North American Brass Band Championships – Academy Band Only
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Gateway Brass Band Championships
Honor & Academy Bands Only
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Students qualifying for the Honor Band or Academy Band will be eligible to compete at the Gateway Brass Band Championships in St. Louis on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Performers will be responsible for getting to and from St. Louis on the competition day. Participants under 18 years of age must travel with a parent/guardian or provide a waiver allowing travel with another adult.
An additional competition fee of $50 will be assessed to each participant to offset sheet music and competition entry fees. Participants will be invoiced for this fee, and it will be due by February 1, 2025.
More specific scheduling details about the Gateway Brass Band Festival will be released after the competition draw takes place.
North American Brass Band Championships
Academy Band Only
April 3 – 6, 2025
Students qualifying for the Academy Band will be eligible to compete at the North American Brass Band Championships in Fort Wayne, IN, April 3-6, 2025. Performers will be responsible for getting to and from Huntsville for the competitions. Participants under 18 years of age must travel with a parent/guardian or provide a waiver allowing travel with another adult.
An additional competition fee of $50 will be assessed to each participant to offset competition entry fees and additional costs. In addition, participants are required to be individual members of the North American Brass Band Association. Last year the cost was $35, but you should be able to get current prices at www.nabba.org. Participants will be invoiced for the trip fee, which will be due by March 1, 2025. NABBA membership should also be taken care of by that time.
More specific scheduling details about the North American Brass Band Championships will be released after the competition draw takes place.
Fountain City Youth Brass Academy
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