*
banner

Bands ready for US Open

The 13th US Open Championship will take place in Illinois next month — with place at the Brass in Concert Championship up for grabs.

US Open
 

The 13th US Open Championship will take place at the Norris Center for the Performing Arts in St. Charles, Illinois on November 7th.

Entertainment

Modelled on the 'Brass in Concert' concept of 25-minute entertainment programming, the winners, will be decided by a panel of judges charged with awarding up to 100 points for musical presentation and an additional 25 points for entertainment value.

The 2015 winner will be invited to participate at the 2016 Brass in Concert Championship.

Top hat

As always there will be additional cash prizes, trophies and awards as well as the popular 'Busker's Top-Hat' event, which sees various ensembles battle it out at a local pub for the proceeds of a top-hat full of dollar bills.

This year's adjudicators are Adam Frey and Dr. Glen Flanigan, with the event sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation of America with addition support from the likes of Getzen Corp, Schilke and Smith-Watkins.

The contest begins at 9.30am on Saturday, November 7th, with the final results announced at the Gala Dinner later the same night.

As always there will be additional cash prizes, trophies and awards as well as the popular 'Busker's Top-Hat' event, which sees various ensembles battle it out at a local pub for the proceeds of a top-hat full of dollar bills4BR

Competing bands

Competing bands this year include defending champion Fountain City, alongside Dublin Silver, Eastern Iowa, Madison Brass Band and Prairie Brass Band.

Tickets:

Tickets will be available at the door or by visiting the website: www.usopenbrass.org

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


wELSH aREA

Draws & Results: 2025 Welsh Regional Championships

March 15 • Parc & Dare, Deiniolin Silver and Holywell claim the first titles of the weekend in Swansea


Stevenage

Draws & Results: 2025 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

March 15 • Kidlington Concert Brass and Cobham claim the first titles of the Stevenage weekend.


cIVIC cENTRE

Result: 2025 Midlands Second Section Area Championship

March 15 • Carlton Brass claims the Second Section honours in Bedworth


Derek rENSHAW

Renshaw adds experience to MD role at Hade Edge

March 15 • Three time National winner Derek Renshaw brings his experience to the role of MD at Hade Edge Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass

March 15 • Merseyside/Wirral based. We are a friendly 4th section band with regular jobs and socials throughout the year! Looking for a Principal Cornet, Cornets(position negotiable), Flugal and Trombone. All Players welcome! Instruments available to use!


The Marple Band

March 13 • Cornet ( positions negotiable),baritone and kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd