The list of 21 competing bands taking part in the 30th anniversary North American Brass Band Association Championships — NABBA XXX — in Cincinnati, Ohio on the weekend of March 30th/31st have been announced.

Vindication

NABBA President, Dr. Stephen Allen, told 4BR: "This is a tremendous vindication of the vibrancy and growth of the brass band scene in this country over the past 30 years. I am very proud of the dedication and commitment of these wonderful brass bands who spend many hours and dollars travelling to this singular event in this vast country."

This is a tremendous vindication of the vibrancy and growth of the brass band scene in this country over the past 30 yearsDr Stephen Allen

Pride

He added: "My heart swells with pride and vision for what will be accomplished in the next 30 years and beyond. I certainly hope that as many people as possible will be able to make it out for what will undoubtedly be an historic weekend."

Competing bands:

Championship Section:

Atlantic Brass Band
Brass Band of Columbus
Chicago Brass Band
Fountain City Brass Band
James Madison University Brass Band

First Section:

Central Ohio Brass Band
Cincinnati Brass Band
Five Lakes Silver Band
Massanutten Brass Band
Natural State Brass Band
New England Brass Band
Oakland University Brass Band
Princeton Brass Band

Second Section:

Brass Band of the Tri-State
Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band
Madison Brass Band
Spires Brass Band

Third Section:

Bend in the River Brass Band
Rockville Brass Band

Youth Open Section:

Triangle Youth Brass Ensemble