Eastern Iowa Brass Band

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 …

US Open Brass Band Championship recap

todd.bransky — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:41:39 +0000

The bar was raised once again on the level of competition this year at the US Open Brass Band Championships that took place in St.Charles, Illinois. Bands this year included The Brass Band of Central Florida, Dublin Silver, Fountain City, Motor City, Prairie and The Eastern Iowa Brass Band. EIBB came out with a solid …

Eastern Iowa Brass Band – Young Artists Competition

todd.bransky — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:22:05 +0000

Registration is closed! In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Eastern Iowa Brass Band is pleased to announce its 1st annual Young Artists Competition. Winners of the competition will appear as a guest soloists with the Eastern Iowa Brass Band and receive music scholarships. 2012 Competition: The competition is open to all brass and percussion musicians enrolled …

EIBB to perform at the US Open Brass Band Championships

todd.bransky — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:58:24 +0000

The U.S. Open Brass Band Championships is a annual one-day competitive event for traditional brass bands from around the nation – and around the world! Tickets – $25 available through the website at: http://www.usopenbrass.org Promoting the Brass Band in North America The goal of this competition is to encourage the further growth and development …

Pre-Contest Free Concert 11/1/2011

todd.bransky — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:46:32 +0000

Join the Eastern Iowa Brass Band and the Brass Chamber Ensembles from the University of Iowa for a FREE concert at the Riverside Recital Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, November 1st at 7:30pm. The EIBB will perform the 25 minute program they have prepared for the US Open Brass Band Championship. Their theme of their program …