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- [MBI Brings the VIBE to Rochester's 4th-Fest Festival 2026](https://mbiarts.org/2026/06/mbi-brings-the-vibe-to-rochesters-4th-fest-festival-2026/) - MBI Vibes Teams Up with May Civic Center for the 2026 Rochester 4th-Fest
- [MBI Vibes Takes The Stage for Pride 2026](https://mbiarts.org/2026/06/mbi-vibes-takes-the-stage-for-pride-2026/) - MBI Vibes Teams Up with St Paul Pride: Saturday, June 13th.
- [MBI Performing Arts Announces New Leadership & Project Opportunities](https://mbiarts.org/2026/06/mbi-performing-arts-announces-new-leadership-project-opportunities/) - For nearly 80 years, MBI Performing Arts has challenged performers, inspired audiences, and built community through excellence in the marching arts. As we continue building for the future, we are excited to announce several new paid, contractor and project leadership opportunities designed to strengthen our organization and expand our impact. We are currently seeking applicants
- [The 2026 MBI Drum And Bugle Corps Show Reveal Is Here!](https://mbiarts.org/2026/06/mbi-drum-and-bugle-corps-2026-presents-the-oak/) - The Oak - An 80th Anniversary Production MB's 2026 production takes audiences on a journey through the life of an oak tree - beginning with its roots, rising through the strength of the trunk, and extending outward as branches bud with new leaves. Through this imagery, MBI embodies the resilience, vitality, and enduring presence of
- [MBI Winds MPS Clinic January 30th - Cancelled](https://mbiarts.org/2026/01/mbi-winds-mps-clinic-january-30th-cancelled/) - ⚠️ This event has been cancelled and will hopefully be rescheduled for a future date 🤞Hopefully you were able to support your fellow Minnesotans at the march 📣 MBI Winds, in partnership with Edison High School Bands & Minneapolis Public Schools, welcomes all interested hornline players (and their directors) to a FREE clinic from 4-5:30pm
- [MBI Winds 2026 starts in November](https://mbiarts.org/2025/10/mbi-winds-2026-starts-in-november/) - MBI Winds is set to kick the 2026 season off on Saturday, November 1st from 9a-4p in Dinkytown. We have openings in all sections, so we encourage interested members to register today! All-Instruments, All-Ages As is part of the Minnesota Brass tradition, MBI Winds is an independent group and is open to all ages. As
- [Inside AMPED! Effects for band instruments](https://mbiarts.org/2025/04/inside-amped-effects-for-band-instruments/) - We get a lot of questions about how we "AMPED!" our hornline for the 2025 MBI Winds show. Here's an inside look at our technical journey when searching for those tones... Pickups This experiment started in the 2024 season at one rehearsal spot - a church that has a bunch of guitar amps. We discovered
- [MBIDBC 2025 Updated Winter Clinic and Audition Dates](https://mbiarts.org/2025/03/mbidbc-2025-updated-winter-clinic-and-audition-dates/) - Dont' Miss It! Due to inclement weather, the March 5th clinic has been postponed to March 12th at Waconia HS. Visit the drum corps page for updated clinic dates, audition information, and registration links! Learn More Here
- [MBI 2025 Returns to the Field on March 5th - Registration Live Now!](https://mbiarts.org/2025/01/mbi-2025-returns-to-the-field-on-march-5th-registration-live-now/) - In 2025, MBI Drum and Bugle Corps will once again take the field paving the way for a new chapter following a decades-long history of excellence. Throughout the 2025 season, MBI will perform at select Drum Corps International competitions in Minnesota and Wisconsin and culminate the historic year at the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis,
- [MBI Winter Guard + Apolla Performance Partnership](https://mbiarts.org/2024/12/mbi-apolla-partnership/) - December 16, 2024 MBI Winter Guard proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Apolla Performance Wear, marking a significant stride in elevating the performance experience for our members and staff. Established in 2014, Apolla Performance Wear has garnered acclaim for its pioneering compression socks, celebrated for their unparalleled support and comfort. As a female-owned start-up,
- [MBI Winds 2025 Season Kick-Off](https://mbiarts.org/2024/10/mbi-winds-2025-season-kick-off/) - MBI Winds is set to kick the 2025 season off on Saturday, November 2nd from 9a-3p in Dinkytown. We still have openings in most sections, so we encourage interested members to register today! All-Instruments, All-Ages As is part of the Minnesota Brass tradition, MBI Winds is an independent group and is open to all ages.
- [MBI Indoor Percussion Auditions Announced!](https://mbiarts.org/2024/08/mbi-indoor-percussion-auditions-announced/) - MBI Indoor Percussion Auditions announced! (Batterie Only) Saturday, September 28th 9am-5pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am)(Batterie and Front) Sunday, September 29th 9am-5pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Callback Weekend:(Batterie Only) Saturday, October 19th 9am-5pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)(Batterie and Front) Sunday, October 20th 9am-5pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Silver Bell Learning Center2120 Silver Bell
- [Family Traditions March On in MBI Winds](https://mbiarts.org/2024/04/mbi-family-traditions-continue-in-mbi-winds/) - In their second competitive season, MBI Winds finished in 4th place at WGI Winds World Championships. Among the 22 members, 7 staff members and support staff are siblings Jenna, Erin, and Carter Schunk. This year is Erin and Jenna's first season with the group and Carter's second. Erin was the featured piano player on the
- [2024 Summer Season Starts May 3](https://mbiarts.org/2024/04/summer-2024/) - Minnesota Brass will launch its 78th summer season on Friday evening, May 3 and continuing Saturday, May 4. Rehearsal is scheduled from 6 -10 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday. Both days the corps will be at Silverbell Area Learning Center, 2120 Silver Bell Road, Eagan, Minnesota. New and returning
- [MBI Winds 2024 starts in November](https://mbiarts.org/2023/10/mbi-winds-2024-starts-in-november/) - The 2nd season of MBI Winds kicks-off Saturdays in November at University Baptist Church in Dinkytown. All-Instruments, All-Ages As is part of the Minnesota Brass tradition, MBI Winds is an independent group and is open to all ages. If you have marching experience and play any of these instruments, we want to hear from you!
- [Call for Volunteers](https://mbiarts.org/2023/10/call-for-volunteers/) - With the announcement of the combined DCI/DCA finals for the coming years, Minnesota Brass intends to take the competitive field at Lucas Oil Stadium. The last few SoundSport years have been great for member engagement, but we've run a skeleton crew. Many people did too many jobs: Transportation & Electronics, Executive Director & Front Ensemble
- [Annual Town Hall Meeting](https://mbiarts.org/2023/10/annual-town-hall-meeting-3/) - The Minnesota Brass Board of Directors has set the Annual Meeting for 7 PM on Sunday, November 5th on Zoom. The Annual Meeting is open to all who wish to attend. For meeting details and Zoom information, please refer to the MBI Meetings calendar or get in touch with me. Upon the conclusion of the meeting, the
- [Annual Town Hall Meeting](https://mbiarts.org/2021/10/annual-town-hall-meeting/) - The Minnesota Brass Board of Directors has set the Annual Meeting for 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 3rd at Olsen Thielen (2675 Long Lake Road, Roseville, MN 55113). The Annual Meeting is open to all who wish to attend. Upon the conclusion of the meeting, please join the board for an optional cocktail hour at
- [2023 Potluck Banquet - Friday, September 8th](https://mbiarts.org/2023/08/2023-potluck-banquet-friday-september-8th/) - We invite all Minnesota Brass alumni to join us for an end-of-season celebration! Special thanks again to Eric Molho for hosting the banquet at his party room in downtown Minneapolis 😍 RSVP so Eric knows how many people to expect. Location: 1201 Yale Place, Minneapolis, MNPark in guest parking. Check in at the front desk
- [Pageantry in the Plaza](https://mbiarts.org/2023/07/pageantry-in-the-plaza/) - Minnesota Brass and River City Rhythm, in conjunction with Green Minneapolis, present Pageantry in the Plaza on Saturday, July 22nd at 4pm at Peavey Plaza. The free event also features a combined performance with Minnesota Orchestra trumpeter Chuck Lazarus. Peavey Plaza, located adjacent to Orchestra Hall, opened in 1975 and is now in the National
- [Minnesota Brass presents: Speakeasy](https://mbiarts.org/2023/07/minnesota-brass-presents-speakeasy/) - In a dark alley somewhere, there's an unadvertised place. A secret door that music is emanating from. When the door opens, the sound comes pouring out. Inside you'll find Minnesota Brass's 2023 production: Speakeasy Unlike a speakeasy from the 1920s, this one is completely legal, just a little secret. The hipster bar meets nightclub vibe
- [2023 Winter Recap - Thank You Donors!](https://mbiarts.org/2023/04/2023-winter-recap-thank-you-donors/) - MBI Winter Guard The season kicked off with a bang at the Premiere show when MBI performers came onto the floor veiled in yellow raincoats. They took them off to reveal a full Pennywise costume from IT. The theme was hugely popular, and the guard produced a "Who is IT?" post to showcase performers who
- [2023 Summer Corps Kickoff May 12th](https://mbiarts.org/2023/04/2023-summer-corps-kickoff-may-12th/) - It's no secret that summer is just around the corner. We are looking for talented marching members to join Minnesota Brass Drum & Bugle Corps for the 2023 season. Coming off of a strong 2022 season, we are looking forward to an even stronger 2023. As has been our tradition for over 75 years, Minnesota
- [Summer 2022 Interest Camp May 14th](https://mbiarts.org/2022/04/summer-2022-interest-camp-may-14th/) - It's been a while, hasn't it? COVID took away multiple winter and summer seasons, but it's time we get back outside and we need you! To gauge interest among members new and old, we'll be holding an interest camp on Saturday, May 14th from 10AM to 2PM. Westwood Intermediate and Middle School711 91st Ave NEBlaine,
- [Kory Esterberg Nominated to MBI Board](https://mbiarts.org/2023/01/kory-esterberg-nominated-to-mbi-board/) - At its recent meeting, Minnesota Brass’ Board of Directors nominated Kory Esterberg to become a new member of the board. As outlined in the bylaws of the organization, the boards’ nomination need to be ratified by a vote of the full membership. Here is the timeline and process to be followed:February 6-13, 2023: The ratification
- [Minnesota Brass Returns to Soundsport in 2019](https://mbiarts.org/2019/05/minnesota-brass-returns-to-soundsport-in-2019/) - On Tuesday May 21 the Minnesota Brass board of directors decided to compete in DCI's Soundsport instead of DCA for the 2019 Season. The reasons for this are: To create a performance venue whereby smaller groups can sound fuller. Increase the quality by having a shorter performance length. Foster creativity for the design by incorporating
- [2022 Show Announcement](https://mbiarts.org/2022/06/2022-show-announcement/) - After a successful interest camp in May, everyone was committed to get Minnesota Brass back on the field and on the street this summer. We set out to do 4 parades and 4 shows, but the buzz around Minnesota Brass fielding a corps brought some extra opportunities. You'll be able to catch Minnesota Brass at
- [Minnesota Brass takes top honors at 2022 DCI SoundSport](https://mbiarts.org/2022/08/minnesota-brass-takes-top-honors-at-2022-dci-soundsport/) - Saturday morning started very ominously. As we went to board the bus to Lucas Oil stadium, the bus driver was there with the hood open, staring at the engine (which wasn't running). The driver informed us that it wouldn't start, and that we needed to call a tow truck. The driver said it just likely
- [2023 Winds Show Announcement](https://mbiarts.org/2022/11/2023-winds-show-announcement/) - The first edition of MBI Winds aims to make a great introduction, a stellar first impression, and turn a chance encounter into a lasting relationship. The 2023 edition of MBI Winds presents: Hello! Hello is an appropriate introduction of this new ensemble to the world... but it's more. Think about chance encounters you've had that
- [MBI Winds Holiday Clinic December 28th](https://mbiarts.org/2022/12/mbi-winds-holiday-clinic-december-28th/) - MBI Winds welcomes all interested hornline players to a free clinic from 3-4pm at the Champlain Park High School gymnasium. Come experience first hand how indoor winds is different from outdoor marching band. MBI Winds is an all-age and all-instrument ensemble, all are welcome! What to bring Your horn: flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto/tenor/bari sax,
- [Presenting: MBI Winds 2023](https://mbiarts.org/2022/10/presenting-mbi-winds-2023/) - All Instruments, All-age, All Inclusive For over 75 years Minnesota Brass has been the home for brass players to continue their marching careers after marching band and junior corps. WGI Winds presents an opportunity for brass and woodwind players to perform in an indoor environment during the winter. As is part of the Minnesota Brass
- [As the parade passes by](https://mbiarts.org/2019/08/as-the-parade-passes-by/) - Minnesota Brass alumni and friends performed Sunday, August 25 at the Minnesota State Fair parade. The performance involved over 50 alumni and staff who gathered for the great Minnesota get together. Organized by passionate alumni, the performance unit featured brass, percussion and color guard members. Staff included: Mark Santori, Rick Rueckert and Shannon Pierce for
- [System Blue Partnership Announced](https://mbiarts.org/2016/01/system-blue-partnership-announced/) - Minnesota Brass is pleased to start 2016 with a new endorsement of System Blue brass instruments. Designed by the corps' brass music arranger, John Meehan, all-new System Blue equipment will debut in the upcoming season. "We're thrilled to partner with System Blue and provide these world class instruments to our members," said Eric Molho, executive director
- [New Horns; New Battery; New Front Line!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/12/new-horns-new-battery-new-front-line/) - At their December meeting, the Minnesota Brass board of directors approved the purchase of an entire new set of brass instruments for the corps to begin using in the 2016 season! Our new horns are scheduled to arrive this Spring and will be ready for all of our uniformed performances this season. In addition, Minnesota
- [MBI Winter Guard ‘virtually’ ready for 2016 season](https://mbiarts.org/2016/01/mbi-winter-guard-virtually-ready-2016-season/) - It’s a digital world today, and we’re all just connected bits and bytes. That somewhat dystopian view is the theme of MBI Winter Guard’s 2016 show, “Auto-Correcting Society,” that will see its debut performance Jan. 31 at the Scholarship Show at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, Minn. “Our soundtrack this year surrounds a
- [Sounds of Minnesota Winter Edition in S. St. Paul Saturday](https://mbiarts.org/2016/02/1797/) - The curtain is ready to rise on the 2016 MBI Winter Guard performance season as the ensemble hosts Sounds of Minnesota Winter Edition this Saturday, Feb. 6, at South St. Paul High School. The event is expected to feature 14 units from around the region competing in six classes. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Doors open at
- [Minnesota Brass Indoor Presents:  The Watchers](https://mbiarts.org/2016/02/minnesota-brass-indoor-presents-the-watchers/) - The universe. Earth. Life. Humanity. How did we get here? Is our journey our own? Through all of it, they have been there - The Watchers. Minnesota Brass Indoor Percussion will debut their 2016 season this Saturday, February 6 at Sounds of Minnesota Winter Edition. The upper Midway's only WGI Independent World Class percussion ensemble will
- [Minnesota Brass At A Glance](https://mbiarts.org/2016/02/minnesota-brass-at-a-glance/) - Sometimes we get so excited about all the great things going on in the world of Minnesota Brass, we forget that new people are visiting and learning about us every day! To help introduce new fans, potential new members and the generally curious about what it is the drum corps does, we've created a new
- [It Doesn't Get Any Easier!  Support the MBI Winter Guard on Thursday](https://mbiarts.org/2016/02/third-thursday/) - It'll be here before you know it. It's almost the third Thursday of February which means it's your chance to support the MBI Winter Guard with about as much effort as it takes to order dinner. This Thursday, February 18, visit the Crystal location of Buffalo Wild Wings and tell them you're with "Team E"
- [MBI Winter Guard Places 10th at WGI World Championships](https://mbiarts.org/2016/04/mbi-winter-guard-places-10th-wgi-world-championships/) - The MBI Winter Guard wrapped up their 2016 season with a stellar performance at the WGI Independent A Class World Championships in Dayton, Ohio Saturday placing 10th with a final score of 87.615. Competition began Thursday with 70 units. "I'm so very proud of what the guard accomplished this year," said Minnesota Brass executive director
- [Live on Your Mobile Device:  MBI Winter Guard](https://mbiarts.org/2016/03/live-mobile-device-mbi-winter-guard-2/) - We get the irony. We really want you to tune into your smart phones today to watch our incredible show lamenting how our online society can reduce human interaction. MBI Winter Guard's 2016 production, Auto-Correcting Society takes the floor at the WGI St. Louis Regional this afternoon and will be on your phone live! Here's how
- [MBI Winter Guard Advances to WGI Finals!](https://mbiarts.org/2016/04/mbi-winter-guard-advances-wgi-finals/) - "It was an absolutely stellar performance" said MBI Winter Guard co-director, Wil Furnstahl about the guard's semi-final execution at Wright State University's Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio on Friday afternoon. The guard was seeded 16th after their preliminary performance in WGI Independent A Class competition. Their semi-finals score of 88.15 compelled the corps to the number 9 position as
- [Color Guard and Front Line Auditions April 20 (no rehearsal April 13)](https://mbiarts.org/2016/04/color-guard-front-line-auditions-april-20-no-rehearsal-april-20/) - Attention all passengers! Minnesota Brass's 2016 production, Now Boarding is preparing for take off and we're looking to fill our last few seats. Wednesday evening, April 20 auditions for the color guard and front line ensemble will take place at Brooklyn Center High School starting at 6:30 p.m. RSVP today and let us know you're
- [Minnesota Brass, Bands Form Bonds at Vikingland Festival](https://mbiarts.org/2016/06/minnesota-drum-corps-premiere-alexandria/) - Minnesota Brass will join six other units in the inaugural Minnesota Drum Corps Premiere on June 25 as part of the 32nd Annual Vikingland Band Festival Parade Marching Championship in Alexandria, Minn. The show will be held at the Alexandria Area High School’s Viking Savings Bank Field at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. MBI will
- [DCI Minnesota Returns Featuring the US Marine Drum & Bugle Corps](https://mbiarts.org/2016/07/dci-minnesota-returns-featuring-us-marine-drum-bugle-corps/) - DCI Minnesota is being presented by the U.S. Marine Corps in 2016, and will feature a rare appearance by the U.S.M.C. Drum & Bugle Corps, "The Commandant's Own," who are in demand around the country and will be traveling to Minneapolis following their weekly Friday evening parade at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. More than 2,000
- [A Dream 13 Years in the Making](https://mbiarts.org/2016/08/dream-13-years-making/) - Who says “13” can’t be a lucky number? That’s exactly how many years it took for MBI euphonium player Elkin Navarro to realize his dream of marching in a drum and bugle corps in the United States. Navarro, 31, is a long-time band director from Bucaramanga, Colombia, located some 250 miles north of the capital
- [MBI Winter Guard 2017](https://mbiarts.org/2016/09/mbi-winter-guard-2017/) - Minnesota's premier independent winter guard, MBI is officially kicking-off the 2017 season with an auditions & clinic event. Join us Sunday, October 30th from 9am-2pm at the White Bear Lake Armory in White Bear Lake, MN for a day filled with choreography and skills taught by some of the top instructors in the area. This
- [MBI Announces New Leadership Team](https://mbiarts.org/2016/09/mbi-announces-new-leadership-team/) - Minnesota Brass (MBI), the premiere drum and bugle corps in the Midwest and former world champion, is pleased to announce the creation of a new leadership team as it embarks on its 71st season in 2017. Based in St. Paul, Minn., the new management structure will comprise an Executive Committee made up of three longtime
- [MBI Indoor Percussion 2017](https://mbiarts.org/2016/10/mbi-indoor-percussion-2017/) - Minnesota’s only Independent World Class percussion ensemble is proud to kick off their 10th year of existence for the 2017 season with an auditions & clinic event. Join us Sunday, October 30th at Totino Grace High School from 9am-5pm for a day of instruction from the top educators in our area. While there is an
- [2017 Show Announcement](https://mbiarts.org/2016/12/2017-show-announcement/) - 2017 marks the 71st anniversary of Minnesota Brass and we're thrilled to announce our summer program titled, "Pins & Needles". Crafted of rags, textiles and other assorted materials, voodoo dolls are pierced with pins with the distinct intention of inflicting physical harm upon targeted subjects. A voodoo doll's existence is one of pain and servitude, the
- [Winter Finale & Spring Preview](https://mbiarts.org/2017/03/winter-finale-spring-preview/) - Join us this Sunday, April 2nd for our winter finale featuring MBI Indoor Percussion and MBI Winter Guard. Our winter drumline and winter guard are both on incredible trajectories, poised to make an impact at WGI Finals. If you haven't seen them yet, you need to. If you haven't seen them recently, you'll be taken
- [Winter Guard Brings Home Silver](https://mbiarts.org/2017/05/winter-guard-brings-home-silver/) - MBI Winter Guard capped its 2017 competition season with sterling second-place finish at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, on April 7. It was the second time a unit from Minnesota has won a medal at the national event. “When we think about the performances of MBI Winter Guard [in Dayton], the word that
- [Maki’s smile shone brightly on MBI](https://mbiarts.org/2017/05/makis-smile-shone-brightly-mbi/) - If Dick Maki had a trademark, it had to be his blindingly bright, toothy and ever-present smile. And he almost lost that. Longtime Minnesota Brass trumpet soloist Roger Grupp said he first met Maki when he joined the corps in 1971, and recalled traveling to the 1971 American Legion National Championships in Houston, Texas. “We
- [Friends & Family Preview Sunday, June 11th](https://mbiarts.org/2017/06/friends-family-preview-sunday-june-11th/) - Minnesota Brass invites you to preview our 2017 program Pins & Needles this Sunday, June 11th at Brooklyn Center High School. Friends and family of Minnesota Brass and its members, staff and volunteers are all welcome. Arrive at 1PM for a spaghetti lunch served by our fabulous volunteer crew. A $5 donation helps pay for our meals
- [MBI salutes 2017 DCI participants](https://mbiarts.org/2017/08/mbi-salutes-2017-dci-participants/) - As Drum Corps International moves into the final weekend of its 45th anniversary, Minnesota Brass salutes and congratulates past members who are participating in this year’s World Championships. You all are champions to us. Past (and we hope future) members of MBI performing with DCI corps this year include: Jon Karels, Kyle Tsuchiya and Zach
- [Minnesota Brass Announces 2018 Leadership Team](https://mbiarts.org/2017/09/minnesota-brass-announces-2018-leadership-team/) - The board of directors of Minnesota Brass Inc., a St. Paul-based performing-arts organization, has selected the organization’s senior leadership to maximize talent and better meet the needs of its flagship ensemble, Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps. For the 2018 season, the executive team will comprise four leaders: Todd Tanji, who previously served as chair
- [Minnesota Brass Announces 2018 Brass Staff Leadership](https://mbiarts.org/2017/10/minnesota-brass-announces-brass-staff-leadership/) - Former Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Champions Minnesota Brass has named its brass leadership team for the 2018 season. Dr. Ward Miller will serve as Brass Arranger and Educational Advisor, Roque Diaz will serve as Brass Caption Head, Phil Snyder will serve as Brass Music Coordinator and Instructor, and Paul Terry will serve as Brass
- [2017 Awards Announced at Minnesota Brass Banquet](https://mbiarts.org/2017/11/2017-awards-announced-minnesota-brass-banquet/) - Minnesota Brass celebrated the 2017 season of the drum corps on Friday evening, November 3. Kirk 'Tiny' Fladung received Minnesota Brass's highest honor, the Brassy, after years of service and participation dating back to 1992. Other major awards included the Caliguiri Award to long-team color guard performer Becci O'Kane and the Lou Raitch Spirit of
- [Design Team Creates ‘What’s Next’ for Minnesota Brass](https://mbiarts.org/2017/12/design-team-creates-whats-next-minnesota-brass/) - Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps has announced its design team for the 2018 season. Todd Tanji, executive director, will serve as staff coordinator for the program and lead a highly experienced team of drum-corps professionals. Wil Furnstahl, who has served as Minnesota Brass’ color-guard caption head for several seasons, is taking on new responsibilities
- [The New Year Brings a New Schedule](https://mbiarts.org/2018/01/new-year-brings-new-schedule/) - Minnesota Brass, the Midwest’s premiere all-age drum and bugle corps, will adopt a weekend-based rehearsal schedule for 2018. The change will expand the geographical reach of the organization by allowing members and staff to commute from regions more distant from the Twin Cities area, including outstate Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri
- [MBI names Sam Khwice drum major for ’18](https://mbiarts.org/2018/03/mbi-names-sam-khwice-drum-major-18/) - Sam Khwice, who served two years as drum major for the Minnesota State University, Mankato “Marching Mavericks,” has been named drum major for Minnesota Brass for the 2018 season. “I am thrilled to be a part of Minnesota Brass for the upcoming season,” Khwice, 24, who is new to the organization, said. “There were many
- [Goodbye winter, hello Dayton](https://mbiarts.org/2018/04/goodbye-winter-hello-dayton/) - Join Minnesota Brass on Sunday, April 8, as we present the winter finale featuring MBI Indoor Percussion and MBI Winter Guard as they present their 2018 programs prior to heading to Dayton, Ohio, for WGI championships. Both the winter drumline and color guard are on incredible trajectories, poised to make an impact at WGI Finals. These are
- [Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps to go Inactive in 2018](https://mbiarts.org/2018/04/minnesota-brass-drum-and-bugle-corps-to-go-inactive-in-2018/) - The Minnesota Brass, Inc. leadership and its board of directors have decided not to field a competitive drum and bugle corps for the 2018 summer season. Despite the outstanding work of the artistic staff, marching members and the administrative team thus far this year, the corps has not been able to recruit a large enough
- [MBI Exploring SoundSport participation](https://mbiarts.org/2018/04/soundsport/) - Minnesota Brass has announced it is considering fielding a SoundSport (SoundSport.com) team for 2018. SoundSport, a program of Drum Corps International (DCI), is designed to provide unique performance opportunities for instrumental music ensembles of all types, in a dynamic environment. The goal is to assist in the creation of—and provide performance opportunities to—local, low-cost and
- [Conduct Review Committee Updates MBI Stakeholders](https://mbiarts.org/2018/05/conduct-review-committee-updates-mbi-stakeholders/) - Minnesota Brass Inc. (MBI) has recently reaffirmed its commitment to a safe environment for all members and staff. MBI has since established a Conduct Review Committee (CRC) to review any and all allegations of inappropriate behavior. The CRC has an Open Door policy and is the watchdog for violations of MBI policy, The CRC has
- [Check it out!  May 18 Launch Event for SoundSport/Drumline Battle](https://mbiarts.org/2018/05/soundsport_launch/) - Our launch event for potential new SoundSport AND DrumBattle ensembles will be this Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at 2700 Winter Street in NE Minneapolis (the ‘Sears rehearsal site’ familiar to MBI alumni). Potential members in any section including brass, percussion and color guard should plan on attending. This
- [March On! to Farmington July 31](https://mbiarts.org/2018/07/march-on-2018-july-31-2018/) - The 2018 edition of March On! is just around the corner. Join us Tuesday, July 31 at Farmington High School (20655 Flagstaff Ave, Farmington, Minn.) for the very best of DCI Open Class drum corps competition. Perennial World Champion contenders the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets will be joined by a full slate of great corps
- [Minnesota Brass Announces Plan to Return to Field Competition in 2019; Town Hall Meeting Set for Sept. 26](https://mbiarts.org/2018/09/minnesota-brass-announces-plan-to-return-to-summer-competition-in-2019-town-hall-meeting-set-for-sept-26/) - At its August 2018 meeting, the board of directors of Minnesota Brass (MBI) voted to pursue an all-age drum and bugle corps to compete during the 2019 summer season. After many months of refocusing and listening to stakeholders, the board determined there is sufficient interest to pursue a competitive drum corps in 2019. The organization
- [2019 MBI Winter Percussion Auditions](https://mbiarts.org/2018/09/2019-mbi-winter-percussion-auditions/) - Minnesota Brass Indoor Percussion is beginning our 12th Season on October 27th at Totino Grace High School (1350 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432). We will hold two audition dates on October 27th and November 11th to determine this year's ensemble. Coming off of a WGI Percussion Independent World Semi-Finals appearance in 2018, we are
- [Excitement Builds for 2019:  Help Wanted!](https://mbiarts.org/2018/09/excitement-builds-for-2019-help-wanted/) - At the Town Hall meeting on September 27, over 50 individuals participated in a discussion regarding the future of Minnesota Brass. The leadership team shared the results of the recent stakeholder engagement process and made explicit the organization's need for new volunteers. 2019 offers an opportunity for the organization to develop new leadership, new roles
- [Annual Meeting:  October 17](https://mbiarts.org/2018/09/annual-meeting-october-17/) - Minnesota Brass Incorporated will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday evening, October 17 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the offices of Olsen-Theilin 2675 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, Minnesota, 55113. The Annual Meeting is required by the organization's by-laws and will include a review of the financial health and programs for Minnesota Brass Incorporated. In addition,
- [Auditions Kick Off MBI Indoor Season](https://mbiarts.org/2018/10/auditions-kick-off-mbi-indoor-season/) - Minnesota Brass’ MBI Indoor Percussion will open its 2019 campaign with day 1 of auditions on Saturday, Oct. 27. Interested percussionists ages 16 to 22 are invited to attend the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minn., north of Minneapolis. Register now! According to director Katy Bensen, more
- [Drum Corps for All: Introducing the 2019 Minnesota Brass Lead Design Team](https://mbiarts.org/2019/01/drum-corps-for-all-introducing-the-2019-minnesota-brass-lead-design-team/) - Minnesota Brass is proud to announce the lead designers for the 2019 return for the Drum and Bugle Corps. Joel Matuzak will return as creative director, Dr. Ward Miller will be arranging the brass music , Wil Furnstahl will be coordinating the visual presentation, and Christopher Judd will be creating front ensemble arrangements and sound
- [Annual Town Hall Meeting](https://mbiarts.org/2022/09/annual-town-hall-meeting-2/) - The Minnesota Brass Board of Directors has set the Annual Meeting for 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 18th on Zoom. The Annual Meeting is open to all who wish to attend. For meeting details and Zoom information, please refer to the MBI Meetings calendar. Upon the conclusion of the meeting, the Zoom meeting will remain open
- [It's a Winner](https://mbiarts.org/2019/08/its-a-winner/) - Minnesota Brass and Stout’s Pub and Grill are happy to announce bingo games will resume on a monthly basis starting Thursday, Sept. 12, beginning at 8 p.m. Thereafter, Minnesota Brass will host bingo games at Stout’s on the second Thursday of each month. Players will get ten (10) games for $20; additional 10-game cards may
- [Town Hall Meeting Saturday, April 27](https://mbiarts.org/2019/04/town-hall-meeting-saturday-april-27/) - To our Minnesota Brass Family and Friends: You are invited to attend an important Town Hall meeting for all Minnesota Brass stakeholders on Saturday, April 27 at Northdale Middle School. Lunch at 12 p.m. with conversation to follow beginning at 12:45 p.m. The 2019 summer drum corps season is fast approaching. These are exciting times
- [Annual Meeting:  October 7](https://mbiarts.org/2019/08/annual-meeting-october-7/) - The Minnesota Brass Board of Directors has set the annual meeting for the corporation at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 7. The meeting will be held at the offices of Olsen Theilin (2675 Long Lake Road, Roseville, MN 55113-1117).The agenda for the meeting includes proposals to update the oganization's bylaws, review the organization's finances and
- [A tip of the shako to sponsors, fans and volunteers](https://mbiarts.org/2019/09/a-tip-of-the-shako-to-sponsors-fans-and-volunteers/) - As Minnesota Brass puts the lid on a highly successful 2019 season – finishing second at the DCI SoundSport International Music & Food Festival in Indianapolis in August – the organization would like to thank its sponsors for the support. Several events and other opportunities materialize annually making a successful season a challenge every year
- [MBI INDOOR PERCUSSION ANNOUNCES 2020 AUDITIONS](https://mbiarts.org/2019/09/mbi-indoor-percussion-announces-2020-auditions/) - MBI Indoor Percussion is thrilled to announce the beginning of our 13th season competing in WGI World Class. Auditions will take place on Sunday, October 27, Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3 at Totino Grace High School in Fridley Minnesota. Please click the Join button at https://mbiarts.org/drumline/ for more information and to register for
- [MBI Indoor Percussion Announces 2020 Design Team](https://mbiarts.org/2019/10/mbi-indoor-percussion-announces-2020-design-team/) - MBI Indoor Percussion is thrilled to announce a revamped design team for our 2020 Winter season. Returning to lead the team will be Joel Matuzak as Creative Coordinator/Arranger, and Mike Ferry as Ensemble Coordinator. Joining them for 2020 will be Matt Hahn for Front Ensemble Arranging, Tyler Shipe for Visual Design, Joe Jaeger and Chris
- [Introducing the MBI Indoor Percussion Battery Staff:](https://mbiarts.org/2019/10/introducing-the-mbi-indoor-percussion-battery-staff/) - MBI Indoor Percussion is excited to introduce the 2020 Winter Battery Staff lead by Battery Coordinator Joe Jaeger. Returning to the team will be Vlad Boz, Jordan Jergenson, and Jake Esterberg as well as Zach Church and Connor Woitte from the MBI Summer Staff. New to the team in 2020 will be Deryck Lawson, Jack
- [Introducing the 2020 MBI Indoor Percussion Front Ensemble Staff](https://mbiarts.org/2019/10/introducing-the-2020-mbi-indoor-percussion-front-ensemble-staff/) - MBI Indoor Percussion is thrilled to introduce the 2020 Winter Front Ensemble Staff lead by Coordinator Chris Judd and Supervisor Erin VanBurkleo. Returning to the team will be Elle Mehr, Alex St. Clair, Bridger Herman, and Alli Wilmes. New to the team in 2020 will be Wyatt Martin, Emily Ruetz, and Faith Haley (See bios
- [MBI Indoor Percussion  presents their 2020 show, "These Precious Scars"](https://mbiarts.org/2020/01/mbi-indoor-percussion-presents-the-2020-show-these-precious-scars/) - MBI Indoor Percussion is proud to present their 2020 Program "These Precious Scars." Everyone faces adversity in their life. That adversity can lead to deep and lasting scars. It is through persevering and overcoming these scars that true strength can be found. The scars become the strongest and most valuable part of a person. They
- [MBI in the Windy City](https://mbiarts.org/2020/02/mbi-in-the-windy-city/) - Both MBI Winter Percussion and Winter Guard are spending some time in Chicago this February. MBI Percussion performed at the WGI regional last weekend where they placed second in the Percussion Independent World class. The Guard will be competing in WGI Independent Open class this weekend. Good luck MBI Colorguard and keep it going MBI
- [Introducing MBI 2020 Corps Director - Sam Springer](https://mbiarts.org/2020/03/introducing-the-mbi-2020-corps-director-sam-springer/) - Minnesota Brass is proud to announce the hiring of Sam Springer as the Corps Director for the summer Drum and Bugle Corps. “Sam, being an alumni of MBI, understands the history and potential of our organization. She also brings a wealth of experience in the marching arts activity and will be a great asset in
- [MBI Summer rehearsals on hold.](https://mbiarts.org/2020/04/mbi-summer-rehearsals-on-hold/) - Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and cancelling of the DCI summer schedule, summer rehearsals for Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps are on hold. The hope is that there remains an option for a limited performance opportunity later in the summer. The winter ensembles and summer 2021 drum and bugle corps are still on schedule
- [Greg Guffey](https://mbiarts.org/2020/12/greg-guffey/) - March 19, 1974 - December 9, 2020 Greg Guffey - a longtime teacher, designer and friend to Minnesota Brass, lost his brief battle with cancer peacefully this morning. He is survived by his wife Kim and children Evan and Nora. The memorials across Facebook speak to Greg’s contribution to the marching arts nationally and in
- [Andrew Angle](https://mbiarts.org/2021/02/andrew-angle/) - Andrew Angle July 18, 1977 - January 31, 2021 Andrew Angle - a huge personality in the Minnesota Marching Band community and longtime Minnesota Brass Visual Caption Head passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. He is survived by his wife Jessica, whom he met in MBI. Andrew was known as a passionate contributor to
- [Rick Stephenson](https://mbiarts.org/2021/03/rick-stephenson/) - Rick Stephenson 07/23/1944-03/19/2021 In a drum corps career touching six decades, Rick marched and instructed drum corps from the late 1950's to the early 2000's. He started in his hometown of Austin, MN with the Austin Lancers and the Spamtown Lancers in the 1950's. While attending the University of Minnesota, he marched with the St.
- [Jordan Jergensen](https://mbiarts.org/2021/12/jordan-jergensen/) - We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jordan Jergenson, a longtime member, instructor, and friend of Minnesota Brass, Inc., who passed away unexpectedly in October.Throughout the years, Jordan made a huge impact on the Minnesota marching arts community, in particular, his efforts to revive and cultivate a vibrant cymbal community and culture. As an
- [Becky Rucker Pritchard](https://mbiarts.org/2022/01/becky-rucker-pritchard/) - We are deeply saddened by the loss of Becky Rucker Pritchard, who passed away January 6, 2022, due to complications from Covid-19, multiple sclerosis, and a minor stroke. Becky joined MBI in July of 1986 for the DCM Championships in Dekalb, IL, and was a marching member through 1992. She played French horn and mellophone,
- [Potluck Banquet - Saturday, October 22nd](https://mbiarts.org/2022/10/potluck-banquet-saturday-october-22nd/) - We invite all Minnesota Brass alumni to join us for an end-of-season celebration! Special thanks to Eric Molho for hosting the banquet at his party room in downtown Minneapolis 😍 RSVP so Eric knows how many people to expect. Location: 1201 Yale Place, Minneapolis, MNPark in guest parking. Check in at the front desk and
- [2022 Banquet Awards](https://mbiarts.org/2022/10/2022-banquet-awards/) - Minnesota Brass celebrated the 2022 summer season on Saturday, October 22nd. As we embark into a new chapter of Minnesota Brass, some new traditions will take root, and we've got our sights on bringing some old ones back. Traditions to be realized One thing that we didn't do for 2022 was award the Brassy -
- [Get your daubers up -- MBI bingo returns](https://mbiarts.org/2018/03/get-your-daubers-up-mbi-bingo-returns/) - After a break of nearly six months, Minnesota Brass bingo returns to action on Saturday, April 7, at Stout’s Pub and Grill in Falcon Heights. With the 2018 season well underway, MBI’s favorite fund-raising event is taking place at a new time and place. Stout’s is located at 1611 Larpenteur Ave W., just west of
- [Minnesota Brass Seeks Stakeholder Engagement Consultant](https://mbiarts.org/2018/05/minnesota-brass-seeks-stakeholder-engagement-consultant/) - Minnesota Brass seeks a consultant or consultants to assist in gathering input from stakeholders and experts regarding the future of our performing ensembles. The consultant will be required to complete the following tasks outlined in the request for proposal. Conduct focus groups Write and administer two online surveys Conduct individual interviews Write a summary report
- [Stakeholder Engagement Report Available](https://mbiarts.org/2018/09/stakeholder-engagement-report-available/) - This summer the Minnesota Brass Board of Directors contracted with Red House Consulting to gather an independent, objective overview of our stakeholder's perspectives. They have concluded their work and we are pleased to share their final report with anyone interested in reading their input gathered from focus groups and surveys. We will host a Town
- [Minnesota Brass Presents 'Wings 4 Things'](https://mbiarts.org/2018/11/minnesota-brass-presents-wings-4-things/) - You now have a new way to help support Minnesota Brass AND enjoy delicious wings! Visit participating Buffalo Wild Wings, and 10% of your tab will come back to our organization! Just mention you are there to support MBI, and your server will take care of the rest. Be sure to keep checking back as we
- [Katy Matuzak Named MBI Executive Director](https://mbiarts.org/2018/12/katy-matuzak-named-mbi-executive-director/) - The Minnesota Brass, Inc. board of directors hired Katy Matuzak (formerly Bensen) to serve as executive director of the organization at its meeting on Dec. 17. Her predecessor, Jeremy Semler, is no longer with the organization. Matuzak has served in numerous leadership capacities over the past five years and has been a longtime performing member
- [Minnesota Brass Nominates Two for Board of Directors](https://mbiarts.org/2018/12/minnesota-brass-nominates-two-for-board-of-directors/) - At its December meeting, the Minnesota Brass Board of Directors nominated two candidates to become new members to the board. Brief introductions of Marissa Moeller and Tom Reimer are below.As outlined in the bylaws of the organization, the board's nomination needs to be ratified by a vote of the full membership. The ratification process will
- [Minnesota Brass, Inver Hills Community College embark on partnership](https://mbiarts.org/2019/10/minnesota-brass-inver-hills-community-college-embark-on-partnership/) - Minnesota Brass Inc. (MBI) and Inver Hills Community College of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., have embarked on discussions aimed at a music-education partnership that would further their respective missions. “We are thrilled about the potential of a long-term relationship with Inver Hills Community College,” said Katy Matuzak, Minnesota Brass executive director. “MBI has a strong
- [Congratulations Class of 2020](https://mbiarts.org/2020/06/congratulations-class-of-2020/) - Minnesota Brass extends congratulations to the graduating class of 2020 and all of our members celebrating, past and present. To celebrate the achievements of those moving on to new adventures, Alumni Andy Classen and Roger Grupp put together this rendition of Pomp and Circumstance (with a little drum corps flair at the end) Please enjoy!
- [MBI Board of Directors Candidate Announcement](https://mbiarts.org/2020/10/mbi-board-of-directors-candidate-announcement/) - At its recent meeting, Minnesota Brass' Board of Directors nominated four candidates; Becci O’Kane, Chris Judd, Emily Ruetz, and Kaitlyn Barrett to become new members to the board. As outlined in the bylaws of the organization, the boards' nominations need to be ratified by a vote of the full membership. Here is the timeline and
- [Minnesota Brass 2020 Annual Meeting Announcement](https://mbiarts.org/2020/11/minnesota-brass-2020-annual-meeting-announcement/) - Although later than years past, Minnesota Brass will host our annual meeting on December 3rd, 2020. We would like to thank all our membership for your patience as we handle the current climate of the marching arts world during this pandemic. The meeting will be virtual this year, hosted via Zoom, and all Membership is
- [History Academy Event Details](https://mbiarts.org/2021/04/history-academy-event-details/)
- [DCA World Champions · 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Event](https://mbiarts.org/2021/07/dca-world-champions-·-10-year-anniversary-celebration-event/) - This year marks the 10th anniversary of Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps’ DCA World Championship victory. In celebration of bringing home the gold, please join us for a very special reunion with food, drinks, friends, and a viewing of MBI’s 2011 championship-winning production Valhalla. All alumni members of any year and families are welcome
- [Minnesota Brass, Inc. Inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame](https://mbiarts.org/2022/05/minnesota-brass-inc-inducted-into-the-minnesota-music-hall-of-fame/) - Minnesota Brass, Inc. is honored to announce it has been inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. This esteemed award recognizes MBI's 75 years of excellence across multiple ensembles and an undeniable contribution to Minnesota's music scene. MBI's legacy now joins local legends such as Prince, Judy Garland, and John Denver at the Minnesota
- [Minnesota Brass, Inc. Adds New Board Members](https://mbiarts.org/2022/06/minnesota-brass-inc-adds-new-board-members/) - As of May 2022, Minnesota Brass, Inc. has added two new members to the Board of Directors, Paul Terry and Bridger Herman. About Paul Terry: Paul Terry is the director of bands at Brooklyn Middle STEAM School, where he directs three Concert Bands, The Bulldog Jazz Band, and teaches Introduction to Band. Paul also instructs
- [History Academy - Upcoming Event Link](https://mbiarts.org/2021/03/history-academy-upcoming-event-link/) - Minnesota Brass is pleased to announce a continuation of our series of online conversations about our colorful history as a premier drum and bugle corps in the Midwest. We are inviting you to be a part of this fun opportunity to learn and reminisce about our history as we grew from a small local
- [Minnesota Brass Education Academy](https://mbiarts.org/2021/03/minnesota-brass-education-academy/) - This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
- [History Academy Event Link Special Guests Announced](https://mbiarts.org/2021/03/history-academy-event-link-special-guests-announced/) - March Topic: The Early Years from 1946-1970Evolution of the corps from 1946-1970, definition of our style and how it developed.When: Saturday, March 6thWhere: https://zoom.us/j/99495375896Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00/4:30 p.m.Guests: Jeff and Zora Burnham and Roger GruppJoin us for this fun series of conversations about the colorful history of Minnesota Brass and other regional drum corps activity. Our co-hosts will
- [History Academy Events](https://mbiarts.org/2021/02/mbi-history-academy-events/) - History Academy is a fun series of conversations about the colorful history of Minnesota Brass and other regional drum corps activities. Hosted by Jim Tarbox with guest Kurt Schiebel, we invite you to watch the three recorded events on the following topics:March Topic: The Early Years from 1946-1970Evolution of the corps from 1946-1970, definition of
- [Announcing the Minnesota Brass Academy](https://mbiarts.org/2021/02/announcing-the-minnesota-brass-academy/) - Minnesota Brass is pleased to announce a series of educational programs for the 2021 winter and spring seasons. We invite you to be a part of a variety of fun opportunities to socialize, learn, teach, or be entertained with us. It's our goal to remain connected and continue to grow and learn during the 2021
- [Minnesota Brass mourns the passing of legendary Frank Lozar](https://mbiarts.org/2014/09/frank-lozar/) - Frank "The Beard" Lozar, the heart and soul of Minnesota Brass, passed away in the early hours of September 7. He was 85. Frank was a legend in Minnesota drum corps history, performing with all incarnations of Minnesota Brass. His last year on the field with the corps was 2002, when he was 73. "We
- [Help MBI take the next step!](https://mbiarts.org/2018/09/help-mbi-take-the-next-step/) - Three Leadership positions are available for the 2019 Season. The paid positions of Executive Director, Operations Director and Membership Director are open for the 2019 Season. The potential job descriptions and application information are detailed here. Applications are due at the latest by October 5th, 2018. A search committee comprising board members, lead staff and alumni
- [Free and Fun? You Betcha](https://mbiarts.org/2018/02/free-fun-betcha/) - Thursday, February 15, at Brooklyn Center High School (Brooklyn Center High School, 6500 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430), Band Director, Michael Reed, and in partnership with Minnesota Brass, invites everyone to come out for FREE to hear Lulu’s Playground. Lulu’s Playground will be the first ensemble of various guest artists throughout the school
- [MBI kicks off 2018 with open house, auditions](https://mbiarts.org/2018/02/mbi-kicks-off-2018-open-house-auditions/) - And we’re off! Minnesota Brass headed “Between the Lines” on Feb. 11 as some 50 prospective performers – both rookies and returning vets – showed up at Brooklyn Center High School for auditions and the first rehearsals of the 2018 season. The day’s events included introductions, a first glance at the new music, an early
- [Color Guard and Visual Caption Heads Named](https://mbiarts.org/2018/01/color-guard-visual-caption-heads-named/) - As it continues to build its 2018 educational team, Minnesota Brass is pleased to announce the hiring of Jordan Warfield and Teran Keith as visual caption and color-guard caption heads, respectively. Warfield, a school-services sales representative at Groth Music in Bloomington, Minn., began his teaching career in 2002 at Irondale High School in New Brighton, Minn., as
- [Minnesota Brass to join Super Bowl festivities](https://mbiarts.org/2018/01/minnesota-brass-join-super-bowl-festivities/) - Minnesota Brass, Minnesota’s premiere all-age marching-arts group and former world champion drum and bugle corps, will perform at festivities leading up to Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. “We’re excited to provide entertainment for the biggest event to hit Minnesota in years,” said Todd Tanji, executive director of the group. “This will be great exposure for
- [In 2018 Minnesota Brass Will Perform 'Between the Lines'](https://mbiarts.org/2018/01/lines-minnesota-brasss-2018-production-announced/) - Why do two colors, one put next to the other, sing? ~ Pablo Picasso Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce our 2018 production, BETWEEN THE LINES, featuring the following musical selections: Green (Michael Torke) Mural (Randy Newman) Paint It Black (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) Pure Imagination (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) The 2018
- [MBI opens auditions for drum majors](https://mbiarts.org/2017/12/mbi-opens-auditions-drum-majors/) - If you can take direction as well as give it, have a talent for leadership – and are a little stage-struck, too – Minnesota Brass has a job for you. “We are totally excited to have the opportunity to build a strong drum-major team for MBI 2018,” said Brent Turner, himself a former drum major
- ['The Cork' enshrined in Drum Corps Hall](https://mbiarts.org/2017/05/cork-enshrined-drum-corps-hall/) - Longtime Minnesota drum corps enthusiast – performer, instructor, judge, supporter – John “Corky” Whitlock was recently elevated into full membership in the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. He has been an associate member since 2002. When asked what it meant to be “moved up” in membership status, he laughed, “I’m not sure just what’s
- [Under the B - a 'break'](https://mbiarts.org/2016/06/under-the-b-a-break/) - We’re taking a summer break from Coach Purse Bingo, but we’ll be back in the fall. With the advent of softball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, cricket, horseshoe, pickleball, soccer, swimming, biking, hiking, gardening seasons – and vacations, if you can work one in through all of that – we decided it was unfair to hold an
- [MBI’s Palmer vies for music educator award](https://mbiarts.org/2016/05/mbis-palmer-vies-music-educator-award/) - Scott Palmer, the brass caption supervisor for Minnesota Brass, is among nearly 300 quarterfinalists to win the 2017 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. Palmer, a band director at Eden Prairie High School, is one of five Minnesota music educators in contention for the prestigious award. The others are
- [Happy Birthday, Pharrell Williams!](https://mbiarts.org/2016/04/happy-birthday-pharrell-williams/) - Come on, get “Happy” and help us celebrate Pharrell Williams’ birthday with a round of Coach Purse Bingo on Tuesday, April 5. And what could make you happier than to win a Coach designer purse at Joe Senser’s Restaurant and Sports Theater (2350 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville) for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo. The
- [Set off your Easter togs](https://mbiarts.org/2016/02/set-off-easter-togs/) - You got your Easter bonnet, dress and new shoes all lined up – right? Complete that holiday ensemble with a new minaudière (that’s a clutch for you non-francophones) that you’ll win Tuesday, March 1, at Joe Senser’s Restaurant and Sports Theater (2350 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville) for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo. It’s bingo
- [Come Soar With Minnesota Brass](https://mbiarts.org/2016/01/come-soar-with-us/) - "Now Boarding," the 2016 production from Minnesota Brass began its journey on Saturday, January 2 during our audition camp in Brooklyn Center. Even if you missed takeoff on Saturday, you can still print your boarding pass at home to join us on the next leg of our trip. Horn and percussion auditions continue on Wednesday
- [Ready for Take Off](https://mbiarts.org/2015/12/ready-for-take-off/) - Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take off as Minnesota Brass presents "Now Boarding" in 2016. Inspired by the golden age of air travel, we'll be heading into the clear blue skies of flight this year. We've secured boarding passes for music by David Holsinger, "To Tame the Perilous Skies", Julie Giroux, "Speed of Heat",
- [Give to the Max Day 2015!!!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/11/give-to-the-max-day-2015/) - This Thursday, November 12th is Give to the Max Day 2015, when Minnesota non-profits engage in a state-wide, single-day fundraising drive. That evening we will be presenting Brass to the Max 2015 at Ol' Mexico, 1754 Lexington Ave. N., St. Paul, from 7-9:30PM which will feature the first public viewing of our 2015 DCA performance
- [Audition Weekend Kicks off MBI ’16](https://mbiarts.org/2015/11/audition-weekend-kicks-off-mbi-16/) - Minnesota kicked off its 2016 competition season with a successful multi-ensemble audition weekend Sept. 27 that attracted more than 100 applicants for the organization’s four ensembles: the summer Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps and the winter Minnesota Brass Indoor Percussion and MBI Winter Guard. MBI is also celebrating its 70th anniversary year with an
- [Elect to Play Bingo and Win a Coach Purse](https://mbiarts.org/2015/10/elect-play-bingo-win-coach-purse/) - It’s bingo, it’s fashionable, it’s great fun. Head on over to Roseville this Tuesday, February 2nd for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo! The action starts at 6:30 p.m. at Joe Senser’s (2350 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville) Cards cost $20 for the first set of six cards and $4 for an additional set of three
- [Fall into Bingo on October 6](https://mbiarts.org/2015/09/fall-bingo-october-6/) - Coach Purse Bingo continues to be a fun night for drum corps fans and Coach fans alike! Bring your friends the first Tuesday of every month — and help Minnesota Brass at the same time. Your next opportunity awaits on Tuesday, October 6th, at Joe Senser’s Sports Theater in Roseville. Coach Purse Bingo provides a
- [Super Audition Camp Fast Approaching!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/09/super-audition-camp-fast-approaching/) - Just weeks after completing the 2015 drum corps season, all eyes have shifted to 2016 and our winter ensembles. This year, Minnesota Brass is excited to launch a new ensemble and create our first ever Super Audition Camp for all MBI winter ensembles! Whether you're interested in the Minnesota Brass Indoor Drumline, MBI Winter Guard
- [MBI@DCA:  Friday Report](https://mbiarts.org/2015/09/mbidca-friday-report/) - The last rehearsal day of the year was fun-house full of focus as the corps continued to clean every last beat of Mad Circus. Today's long block at Badgerow Park gave plenty of time for everyone to work on achieving a new level of performance as the corps prepares for tomorrow evening's Semi-Finals competition at
- [The Show Must Go On](https://mbiarts.org/2015/09/the-show-must-go-on/) - Check out our latest video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyzctsA0ZoU #MBI15 #Madcircus
- [MBI@DCA:  Thursday Report](https://mbiarts.org/2015/09/mbidca-thursday-report/) - Greetings from Rochester, New York! Yesterday at 6 p.m., Minnesota Brass departed the North Star State and headed East. After a lengthy overnight journey through Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and a smidgen of Pennsylvania, the corps entered New York and headed North past Buffalo to visit Niagra Falls. While we have come to Rochester many times in
- [MBI Fans:  Your Guide to DCA 2015 is Here!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/09/mbi-fans-your-guide-to-dca-2015-is-here/) - Wondering what time the corps performs at Prelims? Curious where Minnesota Brass is rehearsing while in Rochester? Want to tune into the DCA Fan Network and watch the corps live right from your very own lake cabin? We've got you covered. Our 2015 guide for DCA fans of Minnesota Brass is up and ready for
- [Come One Come All!  The Bingo Circus Returns Tuesday, September 1](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/come-one-come-bingo-circus-returns-tuesday-september-1/) - While the corps makes its final preparations for the DCA World Championships in Rochester Labor Day Weekend, our fans get to gather again for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo. Bring your friends and support Minnesota Brass as you play to win authentic Coach Purse prizes. The action starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 1,
- [Minnesota Brass to Launch Indoor Winds Ensemble](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/minnesota-brass-to-launch-indoor-winds-ensemble/) - Auditions for all winter ensembles September 27 Minnesota Brass is excited to announce the launch of a new winds ensemble for the 2016 indoor season. Featuring brass and woodwinds, the new group will provide members with the same exciting performance opportunities their percussion and color guard peers have enjoyed for years. “We want to create
- [Member Diary – August 21st, 2015 by Noah Hansen](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/member-diary-august-22nd-2015-by-noah-hansen/) - Today was one of those days you will never find in junior corps. While all summer high school and college students are on tour, the luxury of having one sole job as a member is shockingly apparent. Members live together, eat together, and shower together every day for 3 months. However, when you are a
- [The Circus Comes to Town Friday at Sounds of Minnesota](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/the-circus-comes-to-town-friday-at-sounds-of-minnesota/) - Lions and tigers and . . . hulu hoops? Minnesota Brass's Mad Circus will pull into town at Mendota Heights this Friday evening for one night only! Don't miss the 2015 edition of Sounds of Minnesota at Saint Thomas Academy. The show starts at 7 p.m. and gates open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Premium seats are
- [MBI Shout-out to Alumni marching DCI Finals](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/mbi-shout-out-to-alumni-marching-dci-finals/) - As the 2015 Drum Corps International World Championships get underway, Minnesota Brass would like to recognize one of our biggest groups of alumni yet who perform in the corps competing this week in Indianapolis. Members include: Alex Cary, Troopers (Snare) Matthew Coke, Colts (Tuba) Lexi Cross, River City Rhythm (Guard) Bryan DeHerder, Madison Scouts (Trumpet) Peter
- [On the Road with Minnesota Brass: Forest City, Iowa Edition](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/on-the-road-with-minnesota-brass-forest-city-iowa-edition/) - After a weekend starting on Friday in Brooklyn Center and St. Paul, MN to Saturday in Waseca, MN, a show in Forest City, IA and finishing up on Sunday with and a full parade and blow down of our show in Red Wing, MN the members, staff and fans have taken to Twitter to share
- [Member Diary – August 1st, 2015 by Amanda Poston](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/member-diary-august-1st-2015-by-amanda-poston/) - Hey! My name is Amanda. I’m marching mellophone in the Mad Circus this summer! The corps just finished up another pretty busy weekend. On Saturday, we met at our regular Eagan rehearsal site to get everyone loaded up on the busses and to head down to Waseca High School so that we could get a
- [Member Diary – July 31st, 2015 by Harrison Nelson](https://mbiarts.org/2015/08/member-diary-july-31st-2015-by-harrison-nelson/) - Hi there, Harrison here I'm a member of the color guard with Minnesota Brass. After snoozing through my first three alarms on Friday, I finally decided it was about time to get ready to leave for rehearsal. With my white t-shirt in hand and fanny pack at my side, I knew I was ready to
- [You Too Can Win!  Coach Purse Bingo August 4](https://mbiarts.org/2015/07/can-win-coach-purse-bingo-august-4/) - Head on over to Roseville this Tuesday, August 4 for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo! It’s bingo, it’s fashionable, it’s great fun. The action starts at 6:30 p.m. at Joe Senser’s (2350 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville) Cards cost $20 for the first set of six cards and $4 for an additional set of three
- [Save, Sleep and Support with Minnesota Brass](https://mbiarts.org/2015/07/save-sleep-and-support-with-minnesota-brass/) - There’s no real reason to sleep on this one: Minnesota Brass has worked out a deal for supporters to save on brand new name-brand mattresses and at the same time support the corps. It’s a one-day-only event set for Saturday, Aug. 15. So save the date now! Set to take place at Coon Rapids High School, the
- [It’s BIG! It’s LOUD! It’s LIVE! It’s marching music innovation at its best!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/07/its-big-its-loud-its-live-its-marching-music-innovation-at-its-best/) - For immediate release ­­ July 7, 2015 Minneapolis, Minn. ­­ Drum corps is not not like any other performance art form… it’s much, much more. Drum Corps International is Marching Music’s Major League! DCI Minnesota will step off on Saturday, July 11 at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus starting at 3
- [MBI Opens 2015 Season with a Bang!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/07/mbi-opens-2015-season-with-a-bang/) - Minnesota Brass kicked off its competition with a first-place finish at Mankato, Minn.’s Thunder of Drums competition, posting a score of 74.100 to capture the All-Ages Class title. The second-place Govenaires from St. Peter, Minn., scored 66.400, while the Bluecoats aced the World Class division with 78.900, and Iowa’s Colt Cadets took the Open Class
- [On the road with Minnesota Brass](https://mbiarts.org/2015/07/on-the-road-with-minnesota-brass/) - After a weekend in Alexandria and Mankato, MN and a full parade day on the 4th of July- the members, staff and fans have taken to Twitter to share our fun on the road, on the field and everywhere in-between. Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat @minnesotabrass https://twitter.com/MinnesotaBrass/status/614608424337297408
- [Beat the Heat With a New Coach Purse](https://mbiarts.org/2015/06/beat-heat-new-coach-purse/) - Coach Purse Bingo just keeps on growing! Bring your friends the first Tuesday of every month — and help Minnesota Brass at the same time. Your next opportunity awaits on Tuesday, July 7th, at Joe Senser’s Sports Theater in Roseville. Coach Purse Bingo provides a unique twist on the classic game — bingo with highly
- [Member Diary- June 29th, 2015 by Deondre Smiles](https://mbiarts.org/2015/06/member-diary-june-29th-2015-by-deondre-smiles/) - Hello! My name is Deondre Smiles (pictured far left) and I am a rookie in the corps, marching in the cymbal line. “Have I told you lately how proud of you I am?” These words from our corps director, Eric Molho, perfectly summed up what was an awesome show day for Minnesota Brass. Today
- [Member Diary- June 28th, 2015 by Jake Esterberg](https://mbiarts.org/2015/06/member-diary-june-28th-2015-by-jake-esterberg/) - Jake here (pictured far left). I'm on the MBI snareline and this is my second year with the corps. Today was definitely a great day for drum corps! Wake up call was promptly at 8 AM and we were on the field by 9. After rehearsing for a few hours, we then broke for lunch.
- [Member Diary - June 27th, 2015 by Noah Hansen](https://mbiarts.org/2015/06/member-diary-june-27th-2015-by-noah-hansen/) - The first major show/camp weekend started off for me like almost every other. With predictable procrastination. Work the night before prevented me from packing, so I woke up on the wonderful Saturday morning at 5:00 am. After scrounging the fresh laundry from the night before, I loaded up my own belongings along with two of
- [Friends and Family event kicks off 2015 MBI season](https://mbiarts.org/2015/06/friends-and-family-event-kicks-off-2015-mbi-season/) - Some 200 spaghetti dinners and a day in the sunshine kicked off the 2015 season as Minnesota Brass hosted its annual Friends and Family day at Brooklyn Center High School on a sunny and hot July 14 Sunday afternoon. As has become custom, the Friends and Family event gathers corps members, alums, support staffers, the
- [Gavin Burnham named to Drum Corps Hall of Fame](https://mbiarts.org/2015/05/gavin-burnham-named-to-drum-corps-hall-of-fame/) - After 30 years with Minnesota Brass, Gavin Burnham finally got what’s been coming to him: Induction into the Drum Corps Hall of Fame. Burnham, who currently serves as the corps’ president and corporate chief executive officer, joins an impressive list of HOF members with Minnesota Brass ties: Roger Grupp, Scotty Wild and Joel Matuzak,
- [Coach Purse Bingo Returns!  Tuesday, June 2](https://mbiarts.org/2015/05/coach-purse-bingo-returns-tuesday-june-2/) - After some time off to celebrate the Wild's playoff run, Coach Purse Bingo returns in June. Join the fun Tuesday, June 2 for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo. Bring your friends and support Minnesota Brass as you play to win authentic Coach Purse prizes. The action starts at 6:30 p.m. at Joe Senser’s (2350
- [Coach Purse Bingo Returns in June; No May Games](https://mbiarts.org/2015/04/coach-purse-bingo-returns-in-june-no-may-games/) - Due the recent playoff success of the Minnesota Wild, Coach Purse Bingo at Joe Senser's Restaurant & Sports Theater originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th will not occur. Coach Purse Bingo will return on Tuesday, June 2nd. Go Wild!
- [Free Shoes for all!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/04/free-shoes-for-all/) - Help kick off the 2015 season and join Minnesota Brass for an evening of bowling and frivolity—for some, the bowling will be the frivolity—on Friday, May 8, at Mounds View’s Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center. The bowling is $20—but the shoes are free! There will also be appetizer specials available (a share of those proceeds go
- [Coach Purse Bingo Returns in May; No April Games](https://mbiarts.org/2015/03/spring-sensers-coach-purse-bingo-tuesday/) - Due to some other scheduled fun at Joe Senser's in Roseville, there will be no April Bingo. Please plan to join us again May 5 when the fun continues. See you then!
- [We got a Bingo!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/02/bingo-bingo-bingo/) - Join the fun this Tuesday, March 3, for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo. Bring your friends and support Minnesota Brass as you play to win authentic Coach purse prizes. The action starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Joe Senser’s Sports Theater (2350 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville). There will be 10 games; cards cost $20
- [Warm up with ‘Firefly’](https://mbiarts.org/2015/02/warm-firefly/) - MBI Winter Guard, the winter color guard contingent of Minnesota Brass, hosts its fifth anniversary show at St. Paul’s Highland Park High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. The performances begin at 6:30 p.m. Sounds of Minnesota: Winter Edition will feature eight competing color guards, as well as exhibitions by MBI Winter Guard and Minnesota Brass
- [Minnesota Brass Indoor 2015 Show Announcement](https://mbiarts.org/2015/01/minnesota-brass-indoor-2015-show-announcement/) - Minnesota Brass Indoor is proud to announce their 2015 production, "Cold Blooded." Across eons, Earth has gone through countless transformations. The Earth we know today is only a blink in the timeline of its existence. As our planet has changed its inhabitants have evolved with it, and humans are no exception. What forms could Earth
- [Beat the Winter Blues!](https://mbiarts.org/2015/01/beat-winter-blues/) - Warm up on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Joe Senser’s Sports Theater (2350 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville) for another edition of Coach Purse Bingo! It’s bingo. It’s fashionable. It’s great fun! The action starts at 6:30 p.m. Cards cost $20 for the first set of six and $4 for each additional set of three cards. You’ll
- [MBI Settles into 2015 Rehearsal Season](https://mbiarts.org/2015/01/mbi-settles-2015-rehearsal-season/) - After a fantastic kick off to the 2015 season during our audition weekend in January, Minnesota Brass is ready to get back to work. Rehearsals for the hornline and drumline resume Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Brooklyn Center High School (6500 Humboldt Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430) starting at 6:30 p.m. (Color guard rehearsals will
- [Minnesota Brass Opens 2015 Season with a Weekend Worthy of its Show Title](https://mbiarts.org/2015/01/minnesota-brass-opens-2015-season-weekend-worthy-show-title/) - It seemed like an appropriate beginning: Dropped flags and sabers, blats from the hornline, and a fire alarm. Minnesota Brass' 2015 “Mad Circus” season is underway! Minnesota Brass welcomed nearly 100 veterans and newcomers to a season-opening audition/open house Jan. 3 & 4 in suburban Minneapolis, at which the 2015 program was introduced by program
- [Coach Purse Bingo is back!](https://mbiarts.org/2014/12/coach-purse-bingo-back/) - Coach Purse Bingo continues to be a resounding success! Now you can have fun playing this exciting game on the first Tuesday of every month -- and help Minnesota Brass at the same time. Your next opportunity awaits on Tuesday, January 6th, at Joe Senser's Sports Theater in Roseville. Coach Purse Bingo provides a unique twist on the classic
- [Come one come all! Minnesota Brass 2015](https://mbiarts.org/2014/12/come-one-come-all-minnesota-brass-2015/)
- [Blue Devils' John Meehan joins Minnesota Brass -- plus other 2015 staff additions](https://mbiarts.org/2014/11/2015-staff/) - Minnesota Brass is thrilled to announce the addition of Blue Devils luminary John Meehan as arranger and brass consultant. He joins a world-class staff made up of drum corps veterans who know how to build a champion and foster innovation in the marching arts. John is most widely known as an instructor and arranger with
- [Brass to the Max celebrates Give to the Max, your chance to support Minnesota Brass](https://mbiarts.org/2014/11/give-to-the-max/) - Minnesota Brass has an exciting new event to share with you on Thursday, Nov. 13. It's Give to the Max Day, and we've gone all out to create Brass to the Max 2014. You are invited to join us at 7 p.m. Thursday at Joe Sensers Sports Theater in Roseville, where we will have a
- [Mark Santori wins 2014 Brassy lifetime achievement award](https://mbiarts.org/2014/10/2014-awards/) - Minnesota Brass has honored Mark Santori, a longtime member of its brass staff, as this year's recipient of the Brassy, the corps' lifetime achievement award. "It's hard to put into words what winning the Brassy means to me," Mark said about winning the corps' highest honor. "The names on the trophy are the giants of
- [Your chance to be amazing begins Oct. 25 & 26](https://mbiarts.org/2014/10/indoor/) - Want to be part of something special? Minnesota Brass Indoor Drumline and MBI Winter Guard will launch their 2015 seasons this weekend, Oct. 25 and 26. Talented percussionists and color-guard performers interested in joining -- or just learning more about -- these elite indoor ensembles should plan to attend a day of rehearsal and fun.
- [Play bingo and help Minnesota Brass](https://mbiarts.org/2014/10/bingo/) - Have a blast playing bingo, and help support Minnesota Brass! In partnership with our charitable gaming site, Joe Senser's Sports Theater in Roseville, Minnesota Brass is excited to announce our first Coach Purse Bingo night. This fun event provides a unique twist on the classic game -- bingo with Coach purses as prizes. That's right:
- [Katy Bensen named managing director for Minnesota Brass](https://mbiarts.org/2014/09/katy-bensen/) - Minnesota Brass is pleased to announce that Katy Bensen has been appointed to the new position of managing director for Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps, Indoor Winter Drumline and Winter Guard. This new leadership position grew out of the organization's reflections on how to best serve its many members while effectively managing multiple world-class organizations. In her new
- [Joe Asleson named director of Minnesota Brass Indoor Drumline](https://mbiarts.org/2014/09/joe-asleson/) - Minnesota Brass is pleased to announce that Joe Asleson is the new director of Minnesota Brass Indoor Drumline. As a long-time Minnesota Brass Indoor staff member, Joe will continue to bring his passion and experience to our world-class organization. In 2014, Joe was voted Instructor of the Year by the Minnesota Percussion Association. He serves
- [Members' diary: 2014 season ends with a 'Supernova' (8/31)](https://mbiarts.org/2014/09/season-ends/) - Minnesota Brass' tradition of excellence continued as it performed "Supernova" for the final time this season. The corps finished in second place Sunday night at the DCA World Championships in Rochester, N.Y., marking its sixth top-2 finish in the past seven years. Members and staff embraced the excitement of the competition while also expressing their
- [Members' diary: 'Supernova' lights up DCA prelims (8/30)](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/dca-prelims/) - Minnesota Brass started Saturday with an early-morning rehearsal filled with anticipation for its afternoon performance at DCA prelims in Rochester. And what a show it was. It might have been broad daylight, but "Supernova" lit up the crowd and judging panel at Sahlen's Stadium -- good enough for a score of 96.4 and a move
- [Members' diary: Not just a walk in the park (8/29)](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/walk-park/) - Minnesota Brass marked its first full day in Rochester with a dawn to dusk rehearsal Friday at Badgerow Park North, about a half hour's drive from the corps' temporary home at the DoubleTree. "Supernova" is shining brighter than ever after all of the hard work and ready for its debut at the DCA World Championships. Members
- [Members' diary: Welcome to Rochester! (8/28)](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/welcome-rochester/) - What a long, strange trip it's been. Most members of Minnesota Brass left Minnesota on Wednesday night for the DCA World Championships in Rochester, N.Y., and it wasn't long before they were behind schedule. Even some of those who traveled separately experienced delays of one kind or another. But everyone eventually arrived safely at the
- [Minnesota Brass this week: DCA World Championships!](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/dca-week/) - Minnesota Brass is excited to be competing in the 2014 DCA World Championships in Rochester, N.Y. this weekend. Whether you’ll be with us in person or following us from afar, here’s everything you need to know about what the corps will be doing and where it will be in the coming days. In addition, we have a
- [Minnesota Brass performers seek the perfect 'bari/euphie'](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/bari-euphie/) - What do you get when you cross a selfie with a baritone/euphonium section? Why, a "bari/euphie," of course. Minnesota Brass' bari/euph members have taken a photo of themselves before or after almost every performance this season. For the performers, the photos they've captured are more than an exercise in vanity. "I like doing the bari/euphies because
- [Members' diary: Final hometown run](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/last-days-home/) - The final hometown rehearsals and performance for Minnesota Brass' 2014 season are in the history books. The corps started the weekend with a Friday night rehearsal at Chaska High School and then moved to the National Sports Center in Blaine for camp days Saturday and Sunday, taking a break Saturday night to perform "Supernova" for hundreds of
- [Minnesota Brass this week: Final hometown rehearsals](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/final-hometown-rehearsals/) - Time is running out to catch Minnesota Brass in action on our home turf. As the competitive season draws to a close, the corps will be working hard to prepare for the DCA World Championships in Rochester, N.Y., over Labor Day weekend. Alumni, friends and family are invited to visit the corps during these upcoming events,
- [Members' diary: Minnesota Brass wows home-state crowds](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/members-diary-minnesota-brass-wows-home-state-crowds/) - As weekends go for Minnesota Brass, it doesn't get much better than performing in two important competitions so close to home. That's how the drum and bugle corps spent the past few days, and the results for its "Supernova" program were out of this world. Not only were the Minnesota crowds blown away by this
- [2014 Sounds of Minnesota Fan Survey](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/2014-sounds-minnesota-fan-survey/) - Minnesota Brass was pleased to see so many drum corps fans on Friday, August 15, at our annual "Sounds of Minnesota" show at our new location, St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights. Your opinions are very important to us - what you liked most, what you liked least, and what could be improved. This short
- [Minnesota Brass' 'Supernova' hits Twin Cities, St. Peter this weekend](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/minnesota-brass-supernova-hits-twin-cities-st-peter-weekend/) - Minnesota Brass brings its innovative "Supernova" production to the Twin Cities and St. Peter this weekend. The Minnesota shows are the corps' last two competitions before it heads to the DCA championships in Rochester, N.Y., over Labor Day weekend. First up is Minnesota Brass' home show, Sounds of Minnesota, which takes place 7 p.m. Friday at
- [Sounds of Minnesota finds a new home](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/sounds-of-minnesota-finds-a-new-home/) - Our 2014 DCA competitive season has kicked into high gear after a solid performance at the Kiltie Klassic in Racine, WI. Next up is our season finale competitive performance in the Twin Cities at Sounds of Minnesota on Friday, August 15th at 7:00PM. This year the show has moved to a beautiful new venue - St. Thomas
- [Minnesota Brass salutes alumni at DCI finals](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/alumni-at-dci-finals/) - As the 2014 Drum Corps International World Championships get underway, Minnesota Brass would like to recognize our alumni who perform in the corps competing this week in Indianapolis. They include: Alex Cary - Troopers Matthew Coke - Colts Bryan DeHerder - Madison Scouts Ryan Denny - Colts Keegan Greene - Madison Scouts Cole Hanton -
- [View from the road: Follow a Minnesota Brass member on tour](https://mbiarts.org/2014/08/members-diary/) - What a weekend for Minnesota Brass. The corps returned late Sunday afternoon from a whirlwind tour of the Upper Midwest that included a show Friday night in Forest City, Iowa; a competition Saturday night in Racine, Wis.; and a parade Sunday afternoon in Red Wing, Minn. We asked tuba player Mät Iberg to tweet about
- [Minnesota Brass hits the road for regional tour](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/minnesota-brass-regional-tour/) - Fresh off of its exhibition performance Wednesday night in front of a hometown crowd in St. Paul, Minnesota Brass is getting ready to hit the road. This might be an all-ages corps but members are getting a taste of the junior-corps lifestyle this weekend as they head out on a regional tour that takes them
- [Minnesota Brass alumni help celebrate Blue Stars' 50th](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/minnesota-brass-alumni-help-celebrate-blue-stars-50th-anniversary/) - Two venerable Midwestern drum-corps families came together recently when about a dozen alumni of Minnesota Brass helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Blue Stars. They performed along with Blue Stars alumni from every year of the Wisconsin corps' storied history and its current members in front of a hometown audience, part of the big DCI
- [Help Minnesota Brass win the Brass Bucs Cabs Challenge](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/help-minnesota-brass-win-brass-bucs-cabs-challenge/) - The Brass Bucs Cabs Challenge is on! Now's your chance -- from July 12 to Aug. 23 -- to support Minnesota Brass in a friendly fundraising contest with our East Coast DCA friends, the Buccaneers of Reading, Pa., and the Caballeros of Hawthorne, N.J. All proceeds raised through fans of Minnesota Brass will go toward the
- [DCI Eden Prairie makes Minnesota Brass a media star](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/dci-eden-prairie-makes-minnesota-brass-media-star/) - Minnesota Brass has been getting lots of attention lately from the Twin Cities media. It’s all part of the excitement building for DCI Eden Prairie, which will feature the hometown drum and bugle corps on Friday night (July 11) along with some of Drum Corps International’s top units . DCI’s change of venue from its
- [Corps necklace establishes a new Minnesota Brass tradition](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/corps-necklace-establishes-new-minnesota-brass-tradition/) - When Minnesota Brass takes the field this season, members are wearing more than new uniforms -- they're also proudly bearing a new tradition in the form of corps necklaces. The neckwear was presented for the first time to performers and staff members at last fall's end-of-season banquet to denote how long each person has been
- [Happy Independence Day!](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/happy-independence-day/) - Minnesota Brass would like to wish everyone a fun and safe 4th of July. The corps will be marching in the Delano 4th of July Parade which starts at 10:30AM Friday. Come out and see the snazzy new parade uniforms. If Apple Valley is closer to your home, you're in luck, as the corps is
- [Madison Scouts feature Minnesota Brass alums Greene, DeHerder](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/madison-scouts-feature-mbi-alums-greene-deherder/) - Monday night’s Thunder of Drums show in Mankato offered Minnesota Brass a chance to check out some of DCI’s top drum and bugle corps and even spot a few familiar faces. Brass caption head Paul Terry met up with Keegan Greene and Bryan DeHerder, two trumpeters with the Madison Scouts who started their drum corps
- [Brass members welcome Alex Cary of the Troopers](https://mbiarts.org/2014/07/brass-members-welcome-troopers-alex-cary/) - 2014 Minnesota Brass members welcomed past member Alex Cary back to Minnesota at the Thunder of Drums drum and bugle corps show on June 30 in Mankato. Alex "Care Bear" Cary is a 2013 Anoka High School graduate who played snare in the Minnesota Brass 2013 production, "Primal." For 2014 he's marching with the Troopers of Casper,
- [Minnesota Brass Explodes Into 2014!](https://mbiarts.org/2014/06/minnesota-brass-explodes-2014/) - Summer has finally arrived and we will debut our 2014 production of Supernova on June 29th when we return to Alexandria, MN for the Vikingland Band Festival. There we will be the Honor Unit and perform our show for 2,000+ marching band students! We can't wait to go back and be part of this long-standing Minnesota marching arts tradition.
- [Eden Prairie Proclaims July 11th, 2014 Marching Arts Day](https://mbiarts.org/2014/06/eden-prairie-proclaims-july-11th-2014-marching-arts-day/) - In conjunction with the new DCI Eden Prairie show slated for July 11th, the Eden Prairie City Council has proclaimed that day Marching Arts Day to recognize the many positive aspects of participating in the arts. The proclamation was accepted at the Eden Prairie City Center on June 17 by Minnesota Brass board Chairman Todd
- [New Uniforms Arrive for 2014!](https://mbiarts.org/2014/06/new-uniforms-arrive-2014/) - Through the generous support of alumni, members and friends, Minnesota Brass drum and bugle corps will sport new uniforms during the 2014 competitive season! The modern, bold look will prominently feature the corps emblem and provide versatility for future seasons. Through a partnership with Stanbury uniforms, the corps will also present new parade tops featuring lighter
- [Eden Prairie Hosts DCI on July 11](https://mbiarts.org/2014/06/eden-prairie-hosts-dci-july-11/) - This year the largest drum corps show in the Twin Cities will be a brand new show, DCI EDEN PRAIRIE, held on the picturesque campus of Eden Prairie High School. The show will feature the following great line-up of corps (in reverse order of performance): Minnesota Brass - St. Paul, MN Blue Devils - Concord,
- [Bowling for Brass a Success!](https://mbiarts.org/2014/05/bowling-brass-success/) - Members, friends and alumni of Minnesota Brass enjoyed a great night of bowling and fun in support of Minnesota Brass. The event raised over $2500 for the corps via a silent auction and a portion of the proceeds from the Mermaid Event Center. Thanks to all participants for a funtastic evening!
- [World Class Mini Drum Corps](https://mbiarts.org/2014/03/world-class-mini-drum-corps/) - Whatever the occasion, Minne-Brass has the solution. Minne-Brass performs year round at a wide array of events, including private parties, corporate events, parades, sporting events, theater concerts, and more. We have an amazing repertoire of music to fit any need. More Info
- [Winter Drumline](https://mbiarts.org/2014/03/winter-drumline/) - Minnesota Brass Indoor is a winter drumline ensemble sponsored by the Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps non-profit organization. Competing in both the Minnesota Percussion Association (MPA) and the Winter Guard International (WGI) circuits, Minnesota Brass Indoor prides itself in providing a premier member experience. Celebrating our 7th year of existence, Minnesota Brass Indoor has
- [MBI Winter Guard Member wins WGI Scholarship](https://mbiarts.org/2014/03/wgi-open-class-finalist/) - Bethany Hanson, a member of the MBI Winter Guard and Minnesota Brass drum and bugle corps was the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship at the 2014 WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Congratulations to Bethany and the entire MBI Winter Guard on a fantastic 2014 season! Information about participating in the 2015 edition of the MBI
- [Worldclass Experience!](https://mbiarts.org/2014/03/worldclass-experience/) - The 2011 World Champion and 2012 Silver medalists are preparing for another fantastic season. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in the Midwest’s premiere all-ages drum and bugle corps. Learn more about Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps today.
- [Uniform Challenge Progress](https://mbiarts.org/2014/02/uniform-challenge-progress/) - For every $5,000.00 the corps raises we will turn another uniform color

## Pages

- [Home](https://mbiarts.org/) - MBI Arts is home to 4 accomplished ensembles: MBI Drum & Bugle Corps (aka Minnesota Brass Inc.), MBI Winter Guard, MBI Indoor Percussion, and MBI Winds
- [MBI Indoor Percussion 2027 Staff](https://mbiarts.org/drumline/staff/) - Leadership Design 2027 Leadership Team Jake Esterberg - Administrative Director Jake Esterberg is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, holding a Bachelors of Music Education. He now serves as the Elementary Band Director in Waconia, Minnesota, where he teaches 5th Grade Beginning Band at three Elementary Schools and 9th Grade Band
- [Alumni Parade Donation](https://mbiarts.org/alumni-parade-donation/) - The MBI Alumni Corps is a fun, no-cost, low-commitment annual parade sponsored by MBI Performing Arts during the Minnesota State Fair. It's open to anyone interested - alumni and friends. We need your support to keep this event no-cost. There are still expenses including transportation, shirts, equipment, and water 🥤 Your donation will make sure
- [MBI Indoor Percussion](https://mbiarts.org/drumline/) - 2027 Audition Experience and Registration Information 2027 MBI Percussion Indoor Audition ExperienceSaturday, Sept 19th to Sunday, September 20thHours: 9/19 - 9am-9pm, Registration opens at 8:30am9/20 - 9am-5pmLocation:Silverbell Learning Center2120 Silver Bell Rd Eagan, MN 55122 Introducing MBI InLumina
- [Indoor Drumline Membership](https://mbiarts.org/drumline/join/) - For information on 2027 auditions and what to expect, please visit the primary page for MBI Percussion Indoor
- [Indoor Drumline FAQ](https://mbiarts.org/drumline/faq/) - Does marching with MBI Indoor Percussion take a lot of time? MBI Indoor rehearses Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. The season begins in late September and concludes the second week of April with World Championships in Dayton, OH. Members are typically able to balance a healthy school and work balance while performing with Brass Indoor.
- [MBI Indoor Percussion Auditions: What to Expect](https://mbiarts.org/mbi-indoor-percussion-auditions-what-to-expect/) - Making the Decision to Audition: What to Expect Who We Are: MBI Indoor Percussion is a professional indoor percussion ensemble comprised of the passionate and highly experienced youth and young adults ages 22 and under from the upper Midwest region. MBI Indoor Percussion competes through local and national circuits in the Percussion Independent World Class
- [Live Entertainment Drumline and DJ](https://mbiarts.org/mbi-vibes/) - You set the date, we bring the VIBE. Professional DJ drumline for hire - elevate your next live event, conference, convention, festival, or party today!
- [Join the Team](https://mbiarts.org/join-the-team/) - Help Build the Future of MBI Performing Arts For 80 years, MBI Performing Arts has challenged performers, inspired audiences, and built community through excellence in the marching arts. Today, we are investing in the next chapter of our organization. We are seeking talented contractors and project leaders to help strengthen our operations, grow our impact,
- [Raffle](https://mbiarts.org/raffle/) - If you haven't yet, buy a ticket from a member! Drawing Location & Date The MBI summer raffle will be held at the Friends & Family performance on July 31st, 2026. Location TBA The drawing will be held in the evening, after the performance. Need not be present to win. Prizes All prizes are paid
- [Suppporting MBI](https://mbiarts.org/donate/) - Help MBI Grow and Thrive! For 80 years, Minnesota Brass has brought people together through music, movement, and the shared experience of drum corps. Behind every performance is a community of members, educators, volunteers, alumni, and supporters who believe in the power of this activity to challenge, inspire, and transform lives. Today, our organization supports
- [MBI Drum and Bugle Corps](https://mbiarts.org/corps/) - Join Us to Bring 80 Years of Excellence to the World Stage in 2026! In 2026, MBI Drum and Bugle Corps will once again take the field, celebrating an 80-year-long history of excellence in drum corps. Throughout the course of the 2026 season, MBI will perform at select Drum Corps International competitions in Minnesota and
- [Join MBI Drum and Bugle Corps](https://mbiarts.org/join/) - Welcome to the MBI Community We're celebrating 80 years of our commitment to a first-class drum corps experience suited for performers of all ages, backgrounds, and life balances. With a flexible, part-time schedule and a world-team education team lined up for 2026 - MBI has a place for you on the field and in the
- [2025 Corps Staff](https://mbiarts.org/corps/staff/) - 2026 Corps Staff Leadership Design Percussion Brass/Vis Guard 2026 Leadership and Admin Team Jake Esterberg - Corps Director / Program Coordinator Jake Esterberg (he/him) is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, holding a Bachelors of Music Education. He now serves as the Elementary Band Director in Waconia, Minnesota where he teaches
- [Policies](https://mbiarts.org/policies/) - Organizational Policies Minnesota Brass policies are drafted, approved and reviewed regularly by the Board of Directors. Below are the most recent version of policies guiding our member, staff and volunteer interactions. The policies listed below apply to all Minnesota Brass ensembles, staff, members volunteers and gatherings. Questions about any policy should be addressed to the
- [Accessibility and Accommodation](https://mbiarts.org/accessibility-2/) - Minnesota Brass Incorporated (MBI) is committed to providing equitable access to its programs, services, activities, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and applicable state and local accessibility requirements. MBI affirms that there is a place for everyone within the organization—as a performer, administrator, staff
- [Corps Dues & Fees](https://mbiarts.org/corps/dues/) - Membership Costs: Our Commitment to Accessibility Keeping dues and fees reasonable for marching members is a leading priority for the 2026 season and beyond to ensure students from all walks of life can experience MBI to its fullest. MBI is proud to showcase one of the lowest dues requirements in our activity while maintaining a world-class experience
- [Volunteer](https://mbiarts.org/volunteer/) - Do you love drum corps? Maybe you don't even know what drum corps is, but a friend or family member is marching. The best way to get to know our program and membership is by volunteering. We always have stuff to do, and we also like to have fun! We have opportunities for: Cooking Driving
- [Reporting Form](https://mbiarts.org/complaint/) - Behavior Report Form MBI is committed to creating a safe environment for all performers. If you suspect or witness behavior that may violate our acceptable behavior policy, please use the form below to submit a report. Please note the following: All reports are private and confidential. Any names and information contained within reports will be
- [Contact](https://mbiarts.org/contact/) - Are you interested in becoming a member? Fill out a membership interest form for one of the following ensembles: MBI Drum & Bugle Corps MBI Winter Guard MBI Winds MBI Indoor Percussion Otherwise, feel free to contact us via the most convenient method: Contact Form Email membership@mbiarts.org - Ask questions about becoming a memberbooking@mbiarts.org -
- [Live Music for Every Event](https://mbiarts.org/hire/) - MBI is is always available to bring live music to just about anywhere. Our many ensembles perform year round at a wide array of activities, including private parties, conventions, corporate events, parades, sporting events, theater concerts, festivals, and fundraisers. We have a large and diverse repertoire of music that includes custom arrangements as well
- [Events](https://mbiarts.org/events/) - For more detailed detailed rehearsal and performance information regarding each of our performing groups, please visit the full calendar or their individual calendars: Drum & Bugle Corps MBI Winterguard MBI Indoor Percussion MBI Winds
- [Free Raffle](https://mbiarts.org/free-raffle/) - * By entering the raffle you will be subscribed to the MBI email newsletter to receive information about ensembles, auditions, and shows. Unsubscribe at anytime.
- [MBI Reprise - Pre-owned Equipment for the Marching Arts](https://mbiarts.org/reprise/) - Introducing Reprise by MBI, your source for pre-owned instruments and equipment from each of our performing ensembles - MBI Drum & Bugle Corps, MBI Winter Guard, and MBI Indoor Percussion, and MBI Winds. We use only the finest equipment from the top suppliers in the marching arts activity along with production props of our own
- [Winds Staff](https://mbiarts.org/winds/staff/) - Design & Instruction Justin Foell - Director Justin's first year with Minnesota Brass was on baritone in 1999 after aging out of Phantom Regiment. After taking a hiatus to live in the western states, he returned to the corps as a member in 2012. He's been active with the corps in several capacities since. Justin's
- [Join MBI Winds](https://mbiarts.org/winds/join/) - Ready to Join? Take the next step Thank you for your interest in MBI Winds! Find out more about the 2026 season. For the full details about openings and rehearsals, fill out the form below. After completion you will be sent an email with instructions on joining the Band App where we communicate.
- [Youth in Music Clinic](https://mbiarts.org/yim/) - MBI Arts, in partnership with River City Rhythm (RCR) and Youth in Music (YIM), are proud to host the next installation in the Movement and Music Clinics series! This educational event for middle and high school students (and up!) will be focused on helping them develop their performance skills and get them excited about marching
- [MBI Winter Guard](https://mbiarts.org/winterguard/) - Founded in 2011, MBI Winter Guard competes in the Independent Open Class of the North Star Circuit & Winter Guard International. They are a 4 time WGI World Championship Finalist, 2017 WGI IA Silver Medalist and have earned numerous accolades both locally, regionally and nationally. Notable Accomplishments • 12x NSC Champion • 9x WGI Semi-Finalist
- [MBI Winds](https://mbiarts.org/winds/) - MBI Winds was founded in 2023 as a all-instruments, hornline-focused extension to MBI Drum & Bugle Corps. MBI Winds competes in Independent Open class of the MPA Circuit and Winter Guard International (WGI). In this short time MBI Winds has been a three-time WGI Finalist finishing in 4th place the first three seasons. Why MBI
- [Mission](https://mbiarts.org/mission/) - Mission Minnesota Brass shares a unique passion for the live performing arts by producing ensembles and events, rooted in the drum and bugle corps tradition, that challenge our members to reach their full potential while inspiring our audiences. Vision To be a national center of excellence in the design for, and education of, live musical
- [Staff Portal](https://mbiarts.org/staff-portal/)
- [Member Portal](https://mbiarts.org/member-portal/)
- [Admin Portal](https://mbiarts.org/admin-portal/)
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- [2025 Legacy Gala](https://mbiarts.org/gala-2025/) - Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 7 - 10 PM 2601 49th Ave N, Minneapolis Before you goMake this moment sweet again Get Your Tickets Now! You're invited! Join your friends old and new at Minnesota Brass's second annual Legacy Gala. Together we will honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future of our
- [Equipment & Props For Sale](https://mbiarts.org/winterguard/equipment-props-for-sale/)
- [Winter Guard Staff](https://mbiarts.org/winterguard/staff/) - Wil Furnstahl Co-Director Wil has over 25 years experience performing, teaching and judging color guard, marching band and drum corps. He’s served as Color Guard Director for Minnesota Brass since 2011 for both the drum corps and winter guard - earning the top color guard award at the DCA World Championships in 2011 and silver
- [MBI Winds FAQs](https://mbiarts.org/winds/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions What is the age limit? Minnesota Brass is an all-age organization. As an Independent group competing in WGI Winds, we are able to accept members of all ages into MBI Winds as well. What instrumentation is allowed? WGI Winds allows all instruments. We encourage everyone to sign up no matter what instrument
- [Policy](https://mbiarts.org/policy/) - Background Check Policy Minnesota Brass Inc. (MBI) is committed to the personal safety and lawful protection of all persons associated with MBI, including performing members, volunteers, guests, staff and executives. MBI requires that all MBI participants adhere to and act in accordance with all MBI policies and all applicable state and federal laws and guidelines.
- [Board of Directors](https://mbiarts.org/board/) - Board of Directors Emily Ruetz, Chair Emily has been involved with Minnesota Brass since 2014. She performed with the summer drum corps, SoundSport group, and the winter drumline from 2014-2016, and 2018-2019. She has taught the front ensemble at Irondale HS and MBI Indoor for several years. Emily is the Senior Manager of Applications &
- [Corps FAQs](https://mbiarts.org/corps/faq/) - What positions are available? All positions in our ensemble are open for auditions Hornline: Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone, Euphonium and Tuba Drumline: Snare, Quad, Bass Drum, Cymbal, Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Drum Set, tympani and other varied percussion Color Guard: Weapon, Flag, Movement and Dance Drum Major What do I need to bring to the first
- [Indoor Drumline Calendar](https://mbiarts.org/drumline/calendar/)
- [Gala Silent Auction](https://mbiarts.org/gala-2025/auction/) - Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 7 - 10 PM 2601 49th Ave N, Minneapolis Silent Auction Items Items below will be available at our silent auction! We're going old-school, so the only way to secure these items is to attend the Legacy Gala itself and bid. Don't miss out!
- [Calendar](https://mbiarts.org/calendar/) - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?height=600&wkst=1&bgcolor=%23ffffff&ctz=America%2FChicago&showTitle=0&showNav=1&showDate=1&showPrint=0&showCalendars=1&showTabs=0&src=bW5icmFzc2luYy5vcmdfY2dkajV1ajM1MWNhMXM5NXQwdTg5ZXFiMmtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&src=bW5icmFzc2luYy5vcmdfOG1zaXVzY3NoYmg0YzdqMGY0cG90NXNkMjRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&src=bW5icmFzc2luYy5vcmdfc3M1a2pkYXRxdmVvMGhrZTI5c25pamQydmtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&src=bW5icmFzc2luYy5vcmdfNWRnams0aTJ0YTZvZHY0bzJ0NjJsYTJhczBAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&src=bW5icmFzc2luYy5vcmdfbW1wdmhjczVmYjVzZnZic21yYXJlMDhzcjRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&src=bW5icmFzc2luYy5vcmdfbjJtcDA3NDJlbGtycHMwM2IxNXQxZGFvaWtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&src=bW5icmFzc2luYy5vcmdfMWJhaW82a2cxczBjYzFwMnU4ajdqZGUxODhAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ&color=%23E4C441&color=%230B8043&color=%23F4511E&color=%233F51B5&color=%23795548&color=%23B39DDB&color=%23AD1457 This calendar shows all performances, rehearsals and events for each Minnesota Brass ensemble. Click on an event for more details. Please note: performances may be listed twice to indicate call time for members as well as the performance start time. This calendar is also color coded which may help you find exactly what you're
- [Corps Thank You](https://mbiarts.org/corps/thank-you/) - Thank you Subscribe to the corps calendar for the most up to date dates and locations! See you soon!
- [Payment](https://mbiarts.org/payment/) - To make payments for donations, dues, shoes, apparel, etc. send a paypal payment to: paypal@mnbrassinc.org Add 5% to cover paypal fees or use https://thefeecalculator.com/ to calculate the exact payment needed.
- [Indoor Drumline Thank You](https://mbiarts.org/drumline/thank-you/) - Thank you for your interest! Please check your email for more information. If you have any additional questions, please contact us.
- [Winter Guard FAQs](https://mbiarts.org/winterguard/faq/) - Does marching with MBI Winter Guard take a lot of time? MBI Winterguard rehearses Friday evenings and Saturday days. The season begins in November and concludes the second week of April with World Championships in Dayton, OH. Members are typically able to balance a healthy school and work balance while performing with MBI. Is performing
- [MBI Winds Calendar](https://mbiarts.org/winds/calendar/)
- [MBI Winds Thank You](https://mbiarts.org/winds/thank-you/) - Thank you! Please check your email for more information. If you have any questions, please contact us.
- [Winter Guard Membership](https://mbiarts.org/winterguard/join/) - Sorry, you don't support iframes.
- [Corps Calendar](https://mbiarts.org/corps/calendar/)
- [FAWK Virtual Performance Showcase](https://mbiarts.org/fawk-virtual-performance-showcase/) - Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print
- [DCA World Champions 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Event](https://mbiarts.org/dca-world-champions-10-year-anniversary-celebration-event/) - DCA World Champions 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Event This year marks the 10th anniversary of Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps’ DCA World Championship victory. In celebration of bringing home the gold, please join us for a very special reunion with food, drinks, friends, and a viewing of MBI’s 2011 championship-winning production Valhalla. All alumni
- [Academy](https://mbiarts.org/academy/) - Minnesota Brass is pleased to announce a series of educational programs for the 2021 winter and spring seasons. We invite you to be a part of a variety of fun opportunities to socialize, learn, teach, or be entertained with us. It's our goal to remain connected and continue to grow and learn during the 2021
- [Education Academy Coordinators](https://mbiarts.org/academy/4322-2/)
- [Weather Policy](https://mbiarts.org/mbi-weather-policy/) - MBI WEATHER POLICIES - JULY 2020 The primary responsibility of the following policies is to prioritize the health & safety of all MBI members, volunteers, & staff. Emergency Weather Cancellation Guidelines: Any on-site MBI ensemble director has, in the interest of safety, the authority to cancel any rehearsal/performance. When considering cancellation, that ensemble director must
- [Packets](https://mbiarts.org/drumline/packets/) - 2020 Technique Packet Downloads MBI 2020 Battery Packet MBI 2020 Front Ensemble Exercise Packet MBI 2020 Cymbal Packet Update
- [March On!](https://mbiarts.org/march-on/) - March On! Returns to Farmington High School on Tuesday, July 31, 2019! Tickets are on sale now! Join us at Farmington High School on Wednesday, July 31 for some fantastic drum corps! Tickets are on sale now and you don't want to miss the excitement. This is the only opportunity to see all four Minnesota
- [DCI Menomonie](https://mbiarts.org/dci-menomonie/) - Drum Corps Returns to Menomonie! Join us Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Williams Stadium on the campus of the University of Wisconsin Stout for an incredible evening of marching music. Featuring some of the world's greatest drum corps, DCI Menomonie promises to be a fantastic night for the whole family. Individual ticket prices range from
- [Acceptable Behavior Policy](https://mbiarts.org/behavior/) - Minnesota Brass, Inc. (MBI) is committed to providing a safe environment for all its members and participants free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment, including sexual harassment. MBI’s long-standing Acceptable Behavior Policy is as follows: Acceptable Behavior: Minnesota Brass, Inc. in no way condones any behavior that may be deemed to promote discrimination
- [Survey](https://mbiarts.org/survey/) - [polldaddy type="iframe" survey="F535D589980ABBFD" height="auto" domain="mnbrass" id="2016-summer-season-survey"]
- [Sounds of Minnesota](https://mbiarts.org/som/) - August 19, 7:00 PM Location & Schedule Purchase Tickets MenuAbout SOMLocation & ScheduleTickets Show Sponsors Come see over 400 musicians and color guard performing musical compositions and marching precise drill routines on the field. Drum and Bugle Corps has been called the, “Major League,” of marching band. The membership of the units represent the best
- [Payment Canceled](https://mbiarts.org/corps/payment-canceled/) - We're sorry you were unable to complete your payment. You may pay in person at the next rehearsal. If you have any additional questions, please contact us
- [Winter Guard Thank You](https://mbiarts.org/winterguard/thank-you/) - Thank you for your interest. Please check your email for more information. If you have any additional questions, please contact us.
- [Corps Data](https://mbiarts.org/cd/)
- [For All We Know](https://mbiarts.org/fawk/) - Sheet Music FAWK-vocal.pdf Listening Tracks Soprano Listen: Download: FAWK_Soprano.mp3 Alto Listen: Download: FAWK_Alto.mp3 Tenor Listen: Download: FAWK_Tenor.mp3 Bass Listen: Download: FAWK_Bass.mp3
- [Press Media Information](https://mbiarts.org/press/) - Photos and Images Photographs and images all ©2014 Drum Corps International. Please see usage rights below. Drum Corps International Photographic Usage Rights: Photos captured during or on location at DCI produced or sanctioned events may be used for editorial use online in publication by the media agency requesting the images. They may not otherwise be
- [Board Calendar](https://mbiarts.org/board/calendar/)
- [Winter Guard Calendar](https://mbiarts.org/winterguard/calendar/)
- [The Minnesota Brass Store](https://mbiarts.org/shop/)
- [Logout](https://mbiarts.org/logout/)
- [Members](https://mbiarts.org/members/)

## Products

- [2027 Batterie Audition Packet and Registration - MBI Indoor Percussion](https://mbiarts.org/shop/2027-mbi-indoor-percussion-battery-exercise-packet-no-audition-registration/) - 2027 Batterie audition packet, containing an overview of information on audition preparation, approach, and playing technique, and the 2027 warm-up and exercise music. Link to registration form and packet download link delivered by email following purchase. *Note* Order processing and email delivery may take up to 24 hours.
- [2027 Cymbal Line Audition Packet and Registration - MBI Indoor Percussion](https://mbiarts.org/shop/2027-cymbal-line-audition-packet-and-registration-mbi-indoor-percussion/) - 2027 Cymbal Line audition packet, containing an overview of information on audition preparation, approach, and playing technique. Link to registration form and packet download delivered by email following purchase. *Note* Order processing and email delivery may take up to 24 hours.
- [2027 Front Ensemble Audition Packet and Registration - MBI Indoor Percussion](https://mbiarts.org/shop/2027-mbi-indoor-percussion-frontensemble-exercise-packet-no-audition-registration/) - 2027 Front Ensemble audition packet, containing an overview of information on audition preparation, approach, and playing technique, and the 2027 warm-up and exercise music. Link to registration form and packet download link delivered by email following purchase. *Note* Order processing and email delivery may take up to 24 hours.
- [2027 Visual Ensemble Audition Packet and Registration - MBI Indoor Percussion](https://mbiarts.org/shop/2027-visual-ensemble-audition-packet-and-registration-mbi-indoor-percussion/) - 2027 Visual Ensemble audition packet, containing an overview of information on audition preparation, approach, and what to expect. Link to registration form and packet download link delivered by email following purchase. *Note* Order processing and email delivery may take up to 24 hours.
- [2027 Pre-Audition Video Submission and Feedback (Optional) - MBI Indoor Percussion](https://mbiarts.org/shop/2027-mbi-indoor-percussion-video-submission-optional/) - This is an optional addition to the audition, which will provide the opportunity to submit a video of your playing and/or moving PRIOR to the 2027 audition experience. Following purchase, a member of the MBI team will follow up with you to discuss video content and submission expectations. Within 7 days of submission, you will
- [MBI Drum and Bugle Corps Member Dues](https://mbiarts.org/shop/mbi-drum-and-bugle-corps-member-dues/) - Use this to pay your dues for MBI Drum and Bugle Corps. Use the quantity button for how much you'd like to pay (for $300, select the quantity 300). Please put member's name in the spot labeled "Order Notes" underneath Billing Information. You are responsible for covering the 3.2% Transaction Fee. So the fee on
- [Winter Drum Line T-Shirt - Blue](https://mbiarts.org/shop/winter-drum-line-t-shirt-blue/)
- [Winter Drum Line T-Shirt - Red](https://mbiarts.org/shop/winter-drum-line-t-shirt-red/)
- [System Blue Mellophone](https://mbiarts.org/shop/system-blue-mellophone/)
- [System Blue Trumpet](https://mbiarts.org/shop/system-blue-trumpet/)
- [Rehearsal Gear Tank](https://mbiarts.org/shop/rehearsal-gear-tank/) - Sport-Tek Ladies PosiCharge Competitor Racerback Tank
- [Rehearsal Gear Shorts](https://mbiarts.org/shop/rehearsal-gear-shorts/)
- [Rehearsal Gear Capris](https://mbiarts.org/shop/rehearsal-gear-capris/) - Bella Capri
- [Rehearsal Gear T-Shirt](https://mbiarts.org/shop/rehearsal-gear-t-shirt/) - Bella Crewneck T-Shirt
- [Guard Socks](https://mbiarts.org/shop/guard-socks/) - Leggs Beautiful cotton blend toeless knee high dance socks 72% cotton 26% nylon 2% lyrca One size fits most: USA 6-9
- [Love Guard V-Neck T-Shirt](https://mbiarts.org/shop/love-guard-v-neck-shirt/) - This v-neck jersey shirt is a must have for all guard fans!
- [Love Guard Pants](https://mbiarts.org/shop/love-guard-pants/) - These Guildan sweatpants are available in Small-2XL sizes, and say "Love Guard" in pink across the back.
- [Window Cling - New](https://mbiarts.org/shop/window-cling/) - Support your corps with this stylish window cling!
- [Love Guard Hoodie](https://mbiarts.org/shop/love-guard-hoodie/) - This is a long sleeved, lightweight sweatshirt.

## Tacks

- [DCA](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/dca/) - Wednesday 8/30 If you are flying to Rochester, you can have your luggage travel on the bus. Arrange for a friend to grab your luggage when the bus arrives. You're responsible for getting yourself to the DoubleTree in Rochester. Courtesy shuttle to/from ROC airport: 585-475-1510, taxi is ~$18. No luggage will go on the trailers to
- [Sounds of Minnesota](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/som/) - Friday 8/25 South St. Paul HS 700 2nd St N South St Paul, MN 55075 The SSP athletic department will be lining both fields for us. They require that no additional markings be made. 12:00pm - Unload 12:30pm - Rehearsal 1:00pm - Aux field available 4:30pm - Shower, dinner on your own, get ready to
- [Drum Corps Expo - St. Peter](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/st-peter/) - Before the show we'll rehearse at a halfway-point between the Twin Cities and St. Peter, in Belle Plaine. It's the same set up as in years past if you remember this facility. Bring everything you'll need for rehearsal, shower, & performance. Chatfield Elementary School 330 S Market St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 9:00am - Line
- [Le Sueur Show & Red Wing Parade](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/le-sueur-red-wing/) - Drum Corps Luau Le Sueur Henderson High School 901 Ferry St Le Sueur, MN 56058 Give yourself enough time to travel safely to Le Sueur. This is a new show this year and our first "read" from DCA Judges this season. 9:00am - Field lining (two fields) 10:00am - Rehearsal 12:00pm - Lunch 1:00pm -
- [March On! Show Day - Farmington, MN](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/march-on/) - Big thanks to Becci O'Kane in the color guard for not only getting us a more southerly rehearsal site, but giving us an opportunity to connect with Park High School marching band members! (She teaches there.) There are a few ground rules for both members and staff we need to observe: The Athletics department will
- [DCI Rochester, MN](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/dci-rochester-mn/) - Our housing site has changed and we'll be rehearsing at the show site. The show host (Blue Stars) has graciously offered to line two fields for us! 😎 Give yourself enough time to drive to Rochester, several of the routes are under construction and there may be delays. You should eat a late breakfast or
- [DCI Minnesota](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/dci-mn/) - Updated: Friday, July 7th Friday is going to be like a normal Wednesday evening rehearsal, but instead of being at Sears, we'll be at Irondale. 5:00pm - Trailers arrive, line fields 6:30pm - Rehearsal 10:00pm - Out Irondale High School 2425 Long Lake Rd. New Brighton, MN 55112 Saturday, July 8th Saturday we're back at
- [4th of July](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/july-4/) - Independence Day 8:00AM - Arrive and load buses at Apple Valley High School (14450 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124). You will load the bus with all of your equipment. You are encouraged to bring snacks/beverages in a small cooler for the bus ride between parades. 8:30AM - Buses depart 9:15AM - Arrive at Delano Central
- [Mankato](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/mankato/) - Updated: Monday, July 3rd The Mankato show-day is a strange day timing-wise because of the travel time. On this day we do meals on our own. I suggest eating a late breakfast, maybe even getting something on the way. Bring a mid-day snack, we'll have a short break for one. The corps will provide fruit,
- [Alexandria](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/alex/) - Updated: June 24-25 Saturday 7:00AM - Load at Maple Grove Senior High School 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 7:30AM - Butt In Seat - Depart! 10:00AM - Arrive at Alexandria Area High School, 4300 Pioneer Rd SE, Alexandria, MN 56308 - Unload & line fields 11:00AM - Lunch Provided 12:00PM -
- [What are Brass Tacks?](https://mbiarts.org/tacks/what-are-brass-tacks/) - "Get down to brass tacks" (idiomatic) Deal with the important details. Brass Tacks are the fine schedule details for show days or trips away from home. Historically these have been printed sheets handed out at rehearsal. Because details often change, we're going digital. You can check the Tacks entry for a given trip at any

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- [Some Thoughts on Competition](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/some-thoughts-on-competition/) - So we haven't made much time to talk about competition this year, and I wanted to share some thoughts and some details with you all as we head into the final two weeks of the competitive season. This is particularly important for those of you who are new to Minnesota Brass and the DCA World Championships.
- [Dues Update and Credit Card Fee Waiver](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/dues-update-and-credit-card-fee-waiver/) - Throughout the summer one of the less pleasant tasks the admin team gets to tackle is going through our list of members, name by name, and reviewing everyone's account status. At our last review of everyone's account, Katy reminded me that we have not officially declared a due date for your dues. So here you go: If your
- [Schedule Updates & Daniel Galloway Clinic!](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/schedule-updates-daniel-galloway-clinic/) - Schedule Updates/Changes We’ve made a few adjustments to the calendar I’m excited to share with you. (All changes are now reflected on the online/google calendar.) The biggest change is that we have accepted an invitation to perform at Prairie Colors at Eden Prairie High School on Saturday, September 12. For many of us, this will
- [Important DCI Minnesota Updates!](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/important-dci-minnesota-updates/) - Hard to believe DCI Minnesota is less than two weeks away! Here's some important information for you as you look ahead: 1. TICKETS: As a reminder, you can order tickets for your friends and family with no transaction fee through the corps! These are great seats. Details were posted a long time ago, so here's
- [Minute by Minute:  Monday, June 28, 2015](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/minute-by-minute-monday-june-28-2015/) - Here is your updated schedule for Monday, June 28, 2015: Reminder: Lights out at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday evening means SILENCE IN THE GYM! Monday June 28: 7:00 a.m. Lights on; Breakfast available in the Commons Keep all food in the Commons please! 8:00 - 10:30 Rehearsal: Bring your uniform to the trailer and hang
- [Facilities:  Why is this so hard?](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/facilities-why-is-this-so-hard/) - For as long as I've been corps director, finding and maintaining a summer rehearsal facility has been one of the most challenging and frustrating parts of our administrative and member experiences. For those who scratch their heads and think, "What's the deal? Why is this difficult?" I thought I'd share a little behind-the-scenes explanation as to our challenges
- [First Show Camp Weekend!](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/first-show-camp-weekend/) - So this is a pre-emptive post about the weekend ahead. As I mentioned last night I am really excited to spend this time together for us to launch the outdoor portion of our season! The music sounds terrific, the drill is looking great and I know you are excited to get out on the field.
- [April's gonna be a lil different . . .](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/aprils-gonna-be-a-lil-different/) - Man Plans and God Laughs -Yiddish proverb So Spring has sprung and with it we face the exciting conclusion to our winter seasons and the acceleration of work to get the summer corps outside. April will look and a feel a little different than previous seasons and even a little different than I had planned
- [Awesomesauce DCI MN Tickets](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/awesomesauce-dci-mn-tickets/) - DCI Minnesota Tickets have gone on sale. Minnesota Brass is the local tour event partner for this fantastic event and it's important to us as both performers and show organizers to have a huge crowd in attendance. The Corps has access to some primo seats if you would like to get some for you and your
- [April 4:  The Plan](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/april-4-the-plan/) - Thanks for your patience as we finalize plans for our April 4 activities. We've had a few unanticipated challenges to the weekend, so I wanted to update you on where things stand and what will happen. HORNS: Will have a horn camp that runs from 1-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. If we're at the
- [Hornline Recruiting Update](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/hornline-recruiting-update/) - I think most of you are aware that our numbers in the hornline this year are smaller than we had hoped and smaller than previous seasons. I'm not entirely sure of all the factors that have gone into this (I'd welcome your thoughts!). In general I think the external environment has changed a bit with
- [Alexandria Housing:  Secured](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/alexandria-housing-secured/) - It's official! For those of you who want to stay in hotels during the Alexandria weekend, we've secured some rooms . . . in the city of Alexandria. Woot. Woot. Last year those who stayed in hotels were a few miles away (I think our rooms were in North Dakota maybe?) but this year those of you
- [So What's Up With the August Shows?](https://mbiarts.org/mbi/so-whats-up-with-the-august-shows/) - So as you may have noticed, the Minnesota DCA show weekend hosted by MBI and the Govies has not yet been scheduled. For the last few years we've been able to have a show in the Twin Cities (either at South St. Paul or St. Thomas Academy) and then head down to St. Peter on

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