About

Colorado Brass is the state's premier British-style brass band. The ensemble is comprised of thirty brass players and percussionists from all over Colorado. Members come to the band as professional musicians, music educators, students, and brass band enthusiasts.

The band performs an annual subscription concert series in addition to national competitions and festivals, including the Rocky Mountain Brassworks Festival, the U.S. Masters Brass Band Championships, and the North American Brass Band Association Championships. The band performs a variety of styles, including: British brass band standards, contemporary work, jazz, Latin music and World Premiere’s.

Colorado Brass is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

NABBA 2026

April 11th, 2026 - Colorado Brass competed in the 2026 North American Brass Band Competition and was awarded 3rd Place in the 1st Section! This is the band's third podium finish at the NABBA Competition, having placed 2nd in 2023 and 3rd in 2024. We are eager to return to NABBA in 2027!

April 10th, 2026 - The Colorado Versatile Brass are pleased to announce their 5th podium finish in as many years, placing 2nd in the 10-Piece section of the NABBA competition once again! The consistently high placement of the ensemble is unmatched in the United States, and we cannot wait to witness the new heights they reach next year!

April 10th, 2026 - The Colorado Brass Quintet was awarded 3rd place in the 2026 NABBA Small Ensemble Competition! This is the group's third podium finish in it's three years of competing! The CBQ has placed every year with brand new commissions for the Brass Quintet repertoire. This year's commission was titled Opportunity, composed by Gabriel Saldana.

Youth brass weekend 2025

May 18, 2025 - The Colorado Brass hosted its first ever "Youth Brass Weekend," launching the foundation of the Colorado Brass Youth Program! The organization welcomed 45 of Colorado's top young musicians to the stage to play side-by-side with the members of the Colorado Brass. The students participated in a brass masterclass, sectionals with the band's principal players, and youth band rehearsals, and performed three pieces as a youth band on just 4 hours of rehearsal. Students included college and high school musicians. Music Director Brett Keating said, "The launching of the Colorado Brass Youth Program is a large milestone for the Colorado Brass. Our first ever Youth Brass Weekend signifies our organization's commitment to provide meaningful brass and percussion instruction to young musicians. These amazing students represent 14 different schools across the Front Range, and it is our goal to enhance the strong education these students receive from their school band directors and private teachers!"