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The Illinois Brass Band

founded 1991

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 29, 2026

2:00 PM
Joint Performance with The Fox Valley Brass Band
Wesley United Methodist Church
14 N. May Street
Aurora, IL
Tickets available at the door.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7:30 PM
IBB Open rehearsal and joint performance with The Fox Valley Brass Band
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights
1903 E. Euclid Ave.
Arlington Hts, IL
Free admission.

Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2026

North American Brass Band Association
Annual Championships
Ft. Wayne, IN
Watch for updates

Saturday, April 25, 2026

7:00 PM
Elgin History Museum Members Gala
Elgin, IL
IBB Brass Quintet
Private event

Friday and Saturday, June 19 & 20, 2026

Friday Evening required and choice march contest
Saturday entertainment contest featuring 10 brass bands from across the USA.
Wurst Brass Festival
Amana, IA
Watch for Updates

Friday, June 26, 2026

7:00 PM
Elmhurst History Museum
120 East Park Ave
Elmhurst, IL

Free outdoor summer concert.
Bring a chair or blanket.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Local Independence Day Parades
Watch for further information!

Thursday, July 16, 2026

6:30 PM
Gail Borden Public Library
270 N. Grove Ave
Elgin, IL

Free outdoor summer concert.
Bring a chair or blanket.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

3:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights
1903 E. Euclid Ave.
Arlington Hts, IL
Free outdoor summer concert.
Moves Indoors in the event of inclement weather
Bring a chair or blanket.

Fall 2026

Illinois Brass Band 35th Anniversary Concert
Please watch for date, time, location, and exciting guest soloist information
NABBA Champions - 1996-98; 2000-2 Association of Concert Bands Illinois Arts Council
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

National Endowment for the Arts