The NABBA Championships are reaching new heights this year, with more bands – 41 total – competing than ever before! This incredible growth is a testament to the thriving brass band community and the passion that fuels it. Click here to read more about the 2025 competing bands.

Enhance your skills at NABBA’s professional development clinics, where musicians and educators can earn college credit through VanderCook College of Music or document CEUs with the NABBA Professional Development Bingo Sheet. From youth band leadership to conducting, composition, and military music careers, these expert-led sessions offer invaluable insights to help you grow and thrive in the brass band community!

The NABBA Championships 2025 Own Choice selections highlight the skill and artistry of North America’s top brass bands. Featuring works by Harper, Sparke, Graham, Lovatt-Cooper, Gregson, and more, this year promises electrifying performances. Click here to read more.

The 2025 NABBC Judge Panel is public information. Learn more about the adjudicators here.

On March 22, the Dublin Jerome Performing Arts Center was alive with the sound of brass music as ten bands gathered from three states for a spectacular day of music-making at the 2025 Dublin Festival of Brass. Click here to read more.

The Texas Brass Festival has officially cemented itself as a must-attend event for brass musicians and enthusiasts alike! Hosted at the Carroll Performing Arts Center in Southlake, Texas, this year’s festival was an overwhelming success, bringing together top-tier brass bands, soloists, and vendors for a day filled with exceptional music, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Click here to read more.