Illinois Brass Band at Cornerstone Church

The award-winning Illinois Brass Band brings the excitement of brass band music to general audiences and brass aficionados alike!

Founded in 1991, the band is composed of 30 volunteer musicians and is the most senior of Illinois’ brass bands. As a member of the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA), The Illinois Brass Band attended its first competition in 1993. They won first place in NABBA’s Honors Division in 1994 and followed with an unprecedented string of six championships in seven years (1996-2002) in the Championship Division. The Illinois Brass Band also represented NABBA at the Great American Brass Band Festival in 1999 and was honored to attend the 2003 British Open Brass Band Championships—the first brass band outside the British Commonwealth to compete in this prestigious event.

The band has released several recordings: A Christmas Fantasy; Championship Brass; Shaken’ … not Stirred; Live and Kickin; Hark!; and most recently Cookin’ With Brass. The band has also showcased exceptional guest soloists, including internationally renowned euphonium virtuosi Robert and David Childs, cornet soloist Roger Webster, trombone soloist Brett Baker, and euphonium player David Thornton.

Visit The Illinois Brass Band’s website to learn more about the band.

Concert tickets for adults are $15. Children are free with the donation of a canned good to support Food for Greater Elgin. Concessions will be available! (Cash only.)

Sponsorships and donations are appreciated. Contact us to learn more.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 41W170 Russell Road, Elgin, United States