The Inaugural United States Brass Invitational, fresh off summer, presented challenging and entertaining programs from all attending bands. This was a fantastic opportunity for growth in the Brass Band scene in the United States as well with a Youth component featuring a middle school and high school level group.
United States Brass Invitational Competition Results
The Invitational score weighting of 25% to the March, 25% to the Transcription, and 50% to the Own Choice selection.
1st Place: Fountain City Brass Band — 88.167
2nd Place: Dallas Brass Band — 88.083
3rd Place: San Antonio Brass Band — 84.458
Talented Adjuticators
This event featured local, highly trained adjudicators. All judges are highly experienced in critique at concert band, marching band, and other events. Thank you to Cody Newman, Kim Shuttlesworth, and Mark McGahey for your feedback and scoring.
Judges also gave additional awards for individuals and each segment of competition:
- Outstanding Youth Soloists
- Outstanding Soloist of the Day: Scott McLain
- Best March: Dallas Brass Band
- Best Transcription: Dallas Brass Band
- Best Own Choice: Fountain City Brass Band
Future Growth
The United States Brass Invitational was created because there is no major Brass Band event in America in the months of August/September. The event is expected to double if not triple in size moving into 2026 as more bands are aware of this event and see how successful 2025’s event performed. The Invitational also would like to specifically invite any International Bands that may be interested in traveling to the US, and Texas specifically in 2026. Mark your calendars for September 12, 2026. See you next year!