The NABBA Championships 2025 Own Choice selections have been revealed, offering a thrilling glimpse into the musical challenges that await this year’s competitors. Each band has carefully chosen a work that showcases their technical brilliance, musical depth, and artistic interpretation. From bold contemporary showpieces to sweeping cinematic scores, this diverse lineup highlights the extraordinary skill and passion within the North American brass band community.
A Brief Symphony of Time Simon Dobson
A Brussels Requiem Bert Appermont
Arkansas Jacob de Haan
Bipolar Stijn Aertgeerts
Brass Triumphant Gareth Wood
The Dark Side of the Moon Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Dynasty Peter Graham
English Heritage George Lloyd
Excalibur Jan Van Der Roost
Facets of the Heart Tom Davoren
Four Cities Symphony Rodney Newton
Horrorshow Simon Dobson
Hypercube Oliver Waespi
Images for Brass Stephen Bulla
Inspiration Jan de Haan
Kingdom of Dragons Philip Harper
Malaika Bob Munson
The Mermaid of Zennor Philip Harper
Of Distant Memories Edward Gregson
The Patriots Jan de Haan
The Plantagenets Edward Gregson
Queen of the Underworld Chris Hines
The Raid Oliver Waespi
Red Priest Philip Wilby
Revelation Philip Wilby
Rhapsody on St. Francis Andrew Wainwright
Salome Gareth Wood
Sinfonietta No. 3 Etienne Crausaz
St. Austell Suite Kenneth Downie
St. James – A New Beginning Philip Harper
Uncharted Lands J. Thomas Banks
Valerius Variations Philip Sparke
Viking Age Thierry Deleruyelle
The World Rejoicing Edward Gregson
Wychavon Sketches Dan Price
Z 1920 Peter Graham
With selections spanning the brilliance of Philip Sparke, the drama of Peter Graham, the cinematic sweep of Paul Lovatt-Cooper, and the symphonic grandeur of Edward Gregson, this year’s competition promises an unforgettable display of brass band excellence. These masterworks will come to life in performances that test every facet of ensemble playing, from soaring melodic lines to electrifying virtuosity. As the competition approaches, excitement builds to hear how each band will bring their chosen piece to the stage!