The Prairie Brass Band from Arlington Heights in Illinois has announced that the recipient of their ‘Brass Person of Year Award’, known as the ‘PBOY’, has been awarded to Joe Gaylord for his exemplary dedication, service, attitude and musicianship.

Prominent

A retired music educator and school administrator, Joe has been a prominent member of the front row cornet section for the past 15 years, as well as serving on the board of directors of the band.

It is outstanding musicians and devoted band members like Joe that makes this, and any other brass band successful. Without their dedication and hard work we just couldn’t succeedPrairie Brass Band

Devoted

Band President, Clark Niermeyer told 4BR: "It is outstanding musicians and devoted band members like Joe that makes this, and any other brass band successful. Without their dedication and hard work we just couldn’t succeed."