NABBA Trip Performance

North American Brass Band Association Championships Information

What is NABBA?

It is a competition for Brass Bands from the United States and Canada. Some bands from Europe have also competed in the past.
Judges are behind a screen to form an objective opinion.
There are also many soloists and small ensembles that perform as well.

Why should you attend?

This performance will motivate MCABB to achieve higher levels of playing and inspire our members to strive for excellence.
It will give you and your student the opportunity to hear some of the best brass and percussion playing in the country including adults and youth ensembles.
It is also time to talk to people from other brass bands and get a broader view of brass banding in general.

What would we do there?

The main reason we will attend is to PERFORM for world-class adjudicators and then hear outstanding bands for the rest of the time.
It is possible to perform a solo or in a small ensemble.
You can see exhibits of instruments and music – bring your mouthpieces to try instruments: (unfortunately, there are not usually percussion instruments on display).

Health Form

Each member must have a HEALTH FORM completed and returned to Miss Opatich prior to departure.

Approximate Itinerary

Friday

Meet at Southfield Salvation Army Headquarters
Bring snacks for the trip. We will not stop before we reach Fort Wayne
Solo and Ensemble performances
Arrive at Ft. Wayne Hilton – check in
Rehearsal

Saturday

Breakfast at Hotel included in cost of trip
PERFORMANCE
See exhibits and scheduled bands – you will have a program for details of when each band performs
Listen to Championship Bands

Sunday

Depart from the hotel
Arrive at the Southfield Salvation Army Headquarters.

Expenses

Approximate cost for members: $200.00 - Make checks payable to Motor City Brass Band

Payment Schedule
	Deposit:	$100.00
	Payment 2:	$100.00
	Final payment:	$50.00

Items included in student trip: tickets for all performances (NABBA dues), bus, two nights in the hotel, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
Items not included in trip: food other than breakfast at hotel, souvenirs
Suggested spending money for food: $50

Website for more information:

www.nabba.org

Schedule of bands
Venue pictures
Names of the brass bands competing this year
If you click on NABBA Member bands, you will see a list of links for bands
Nearby restaurants
A link to the hotel where we will stay
AND MORE!