Welcome to the Web Site of the Prairie Brass Band

Host to the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships
NABBA Section Champions - 1998 & 2002

Important Dates

Prairie Brass Band at the US Open 2008

SOUNDS OF SUMMER IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Thursday, June 24th 7:00 - 8:30pm
Harmony Park, Vail Avenue & Campbell Street in Downtown Arlington Heights.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of summer. Visit the Arlington Heights Sounds of Summer website for more information.

BARTLETT INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Saturday, July 3rd, 1:00pm
Bartlett, IL
Come and celebrate Independence Day with Prairie Brass

MT. PROSPECT INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Sunday, July 4th, 1:00pm
Mt. Prospect, IL
What could be better than a brass band in a parade on the 4th of July? Come out and help us celebrate!

GENEVA CULTURAL ARTS

Sunday July 11th, 7:00 pm
Geneva Ampitheatre, North River Lane along the Fox River
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the sounds of Prairie Brass Band along the picturesque Fox River.

KILTIES MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL

Sunday August 8th, 2:00pm
Ameche Stadium/Field part of the Tremper High School complex
26th Ave and 87th Place in Kenosha

AN EVENING WITH DAVID MORRIS ?THE WHISTLER AND PRAIRIE BRASS BAND

Saturday October 9th, 2010
Forest View Auditorium on Goebert rd between Golf and Algonquin in Arlington Heights
For more information, visit the David Morris website.

US OPEN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

November 6, 2010
The Prairie Brass hosts the eighth annual US Open Brass Band Championships at the Norris Center in St. Charles, IL.

Visit the US Open Website for more information on this annually held event.

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Band News

2010 PBOY Awarded to Ty Heuer

2009 PBOY Award for Prairie Brass Band

The Prairie Brass Band is proud to announce that the "Prairie Brassperson of the Year" award has been presented to Ty Heuer.

The award, known as the "PBOY", is presented to the band member who has displayed not only exemplary musicianship, attitude and attendance but has contributed to the band with outstanding service and devotion. For many years Ty has lent his considerable talent and support to the band and the US Open Brass Band Championships. Ty has served on the Board of Directors and continues to volunteer and lend a hand whenever needed.

Band President Clark Niermeyer joins the entire band in offering thanks and congratulations to this year's PBOY recipient, Ty.

Open Rehearsals

We welcome any interested brass or percussion players to join us for open rehearsals. We are especially looking for cornets. If you are interested please email Clark Niermeyer at info@prairiebrass.org

BUY CDs
Listen to the Prairie Brass Band - The debut recording of the Praire Brass Band is a compilation of 13 wonderful brass band pieces, conducted by Dallas Niermeyer. Listen to samples by using the player on the left, then order your copy today!
Into Africa - Brass Band Aid - A compilation of African-themed brass band music composed by well-known composers and performed by brass bands around the world, including the Prairie Brass Band. All proceeds from the sale of the CD will go to Brass Band Aid and will contribute to the building of a new school in the town of Adet in the north of Ethiopia. Order your copy today!

CURRENT MEMBER OPENINGS

  • Bb Cornet
  • Tuba

Prairie Brass Band encourages and welcomes any serious brass or percussion players to contact us to arrange a time to sit in with the band. Formal acceptance into the band may be contingent upon successful completion of a brief audition. Please contact us for more information.

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