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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
US OPEN BRASS BAND BUSKERS EVENTFriday, November 4, 2011 US OPEN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, November 5, 2011 Visit the US Open Website for more information and to purchase tickets. A HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONNorth Shore Choral Society with Music Director, Dr. Julia Davids  Dr. Julia Davids leads the Choral Society in a performance of settings of the Magnificat text, including a new arrangement of Magnificat by American composer Mark Gresham. Robert Shaw's Many Moods of Christmas and other familiar holiday favorites will round out this seasonal celebration. The 140 member chorus will be joined by the Prairie Brass Band of Arlington Heights, conducted by Dallas Niermeyer. The Joyful Ringers Handbell Choir of Glenview Community Church will also join in the festivities. Single tickets at the door are Regular $25, Senior (65 and older) $22, Student $15. Visit www.northshorechoral.org or call 773-741-NSCS (6727) for further details. For tickets call 773-956-8400. BOOK THE BAND for your next event! The Prairie Brass Band plays a wide variety of events, and is always a crowd pleaser! Learn More |
Band News2011 PBOY Awarded to Mary Gingrich 
The Prairie Brass Band of Arlington Heights, IL has announced that this year's recipient of the Brass Person of the Year award (PBOY) is the band's principal tenor horn player, Mary Gingrich. The PBOY award is a service award given to that member of the band who has best displayed the exemplary characteristics of attitude, dedication, attendance and musicianship. The delighted recipient has informed the band that the award plaque is now hanging right next to her husband's Grammy Award. Congratulations to Mary Gingrich from the entire Prairie Brass Band family. Prairie Brass Band Hosts US Open Brass Band Championships
The Prairie Brass Band will host the ninth annual US Open Brass Band Championships at the Norris Center in St. Charles, IL on November 5, 2011. Spectators are the primary reason for the success of the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships. Thank you for your participation and we hope to provide you with entertainment that you won't soon forget! 
Open RehearsalsWe welcome any interested brass or percussion players to join us for open rehearsals. The Prairie Brass Band typically rehearses weekly in the Arlington Heights area. We are especially looking for cornets. If you are interested please email Clark Niermeyer at info@prairiebrass.org |
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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! |
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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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