Eastern Iowa Brass Band

The Dark Side of the Moon – concert program – 4-28-2012

todd.bransky — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:54:12 +0000

The Dark Side Of The Moon – concert – April 28th, 2012

todd.bransky — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:47:49 +0000

Please join us as we close our 2011-2012 Subscription Series with a concert in the district auditoruim at Mt. Vernon Middle School. The concert begins at 7:30pm. This concert will feature the winners of the the band’s inaugural “Young Artists Competition.” These two wonderfully talented local young musicians will perform their winning solos with the …

Lydia Raim – 2012 Young Artist Competition HS division winner

todd.bransky — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:47:12 +0000

Lydia Raim, a junior at Clear Creek Amana High School, began playing the euphonium in 5th grade and took to it quickly. She is a former band student of Dan Davies, and currently plays with the award winning CCA High School Band, under the direction of John C. Smith. She started private lessons with EIBB’s …

Ben Reid – 2012 Young Artist Competition Collegiate division winner

todd.bransky — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:45:41 +0000

Originally from Marion IA, Ben Reid graduated from Linn-Mar High School in 2009. While there, he spent 2 years as Principal Euphonium in the top concert ensembles under the direction of Steve Stickney, Aaron Nuss, and Dan Terrel. Ben also played lead trombone in the Colton Center Jazz Ensemble, and participated in the Iowa Jazz …

Young Artist Competition – Winners announced!

todd.bransky — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:29:46 +0000

The Eastern Iowa Brass Band is proud to announce the winners of their 2012 Young Artist Competition. Lydia Raim has been selected as the high school division winner. Lydia is an 11th grade euphonium player at Clear Creek Amana High School. Her winning audition on Philip Sparke’s “Song For Ina” will be featured in the …

Solid Brass Music Company has a new owner – Casey Thomas

todd.bransky — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:15:26 +0000

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Former EIBB director, Casey Thomas, has purchased the online sheet music company, “Solid Brass Music Company”. Casey will begin full operation in mid-February.

EIBB Welcomes New Board Members

todd.bransky — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:59:05 +0000

The EIBB welcomes Peter Laird, Paul McNally, Keri Speidel, and Maria Upmeyer to the board of directors. The band held its annual business meeting on January 19th before their regular rehearsal. Members of the board, as well as the committee chairs, presented their annual reports to the band membership. A recap of the past year’s treasurer …

Winds Of Freedom – concert performance 2/9/2012

todd.bransky — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:36:07 +0000

The “Winds of Freedom”, a component of the USAF Heartland of America Band stationed in Omaha, Nebraska, will present a concert in the Mount Vernon District Auditorium on Thursday, February 9th, at 7pm. Admission is free and all are encouraged to attend this wonderful event! The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band is …

Christmas Concert program 12/17/11

todd.bransky — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:00:21 +0000

Irish Tune From County Derry (Danny Boy) – Percy Grainger The Cross of Honour – William Rimmer Conceirto de Aranjuez Dan Davies – flugelhorn solo Jerusalem – Parry / Emerson, arr. Kate Wohlman William Tell Overture – Rossini Intermission Kingdom Triumphant – Eric Ball Classics In Brass – William Himes featuring local young musicians from …

Christmas concert

todd.bransky — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:37:04 +0000

Fresh off their fourth place finish at The US Open Brass Band Championships, the Eastern Iowa Brass Band will present their annual Christmas concert on Saturday December 17, at 7:30pm in the Mt.Vernon District Auditorium. This is the second concert in their 2011-2012 subscription concert series. This concert will feature classic holiday favorites along with …