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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Kansas City, Missouri

2026 US Masters

Welcome to the website of the US Masters Brass Band Entertainment Competition. 2026 marks the fifth year of the event, and we hope that you will join us as a spectator, participant, or volunteer on November 14 in Kansas City!

Partners

Reigning US Masters Champions

2025 US Masters

Dallas Brass Band

Results

Division 1
Grand Champions: Dallas Brass Band
2nd Place: Frontier Brass Band
3rd Place: Iowa Brass
 
Division 2:
1st Place: Fountain City United
2nd Place: Free State Brass Band
3rd Place: Tulsa Brass Band
 
Captions
Most Entertaining Band: Frontier Brass Band
Outstanding Soloist: Frontier Brass Band (Jason Potts, trombone)
Outstanding New Work: Friska Inferno (Grant Jameson)
Outstanding Soprano: Frontier Brass Band
Outstanding Cornet: Frontier Brass Band
Outstanding Flugelhorn: Iowa Brass
Outstanding Tenor: FC United
Outstanding Baritone: Iowa Brass
Outstanding Trombone: Frontier Brass Band
Outstanding Euphonium: Iowa Brass
Outstanding Bsss Section: Tulsa Brass Band
Outstanding Percussion: Dallas Brass Band
 
 

Staley High School Performing Arts Center

The Staley High School Performing Arts Center is a modern, professionally equipped venue located in the heart of Kansas City’s Northland. Known for its clean acoustics, comfortable seating, and versatile stage design, the PAC is the premier performance space within Staley High School’s LEED Silver-certified campus.

Purpose-built to support a wide range of live events—from theatrical productions and concerts to awards ceremonies and community showcases—the Performing Arts Center offers an inviting atmosphere for audiences of all ages. Its spacious auditorium and modern technical capabilities make it an ideal setting for unforgettable performances and special events.

Join us in this exceptional venue for an inspiring experience in one of Kansas City’s top performance spaces.

2800 NE Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64156

US Masters Awards Banquet

Join us for the official Awards Banquet of the US Masters Brass Band Entertainment Championships, held from 7:00–11:00 PM at the Embassy Suites near Kansas City Airport. This special evening brings together musicians, directors, and fans for a celebratory dinner honoring the weekend’s top performances. Enjoy a relaxed, festive atmosphere as we share a meal, recognize excellence, and connect with the brass band community. All are welcome—don’t miss this memorable conclusion to championship weekend!

"The Masters"

Inspired by the worlds foremost brass entertainment festivals such as England’s Brass in Concert and Norway’s Siddis Brass, as well as the truly American institutions of marching bands and Drum Corps International; the US Masters is a can’t miss experience for brass bands and audiences alike.  

Our Vision

Be a catalyst for deepening the engagement and development of the American brass band community.

Our Mission

To create the most innovative, compelling, entertaining, and inclusive brass band competition in the world.

Our Goal

Provide a platform free of artistic restriction for brass bands to perform and entertain through innovative programs and presentations.

The ‘US Masters LLC’ is a Limited Liability Corporation. 

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