Prairie Brass Band Festival
Saskatoon Brass Band
2001-2010 & Continuing
Celebrating Saskatchewan with the magnificent sound of brass
The Prairie Brass Band Festival originated in Saskatoon in 2001 when members of the Saskatoon Brass Band were searching for a forum to give brass bands in the Prairie Provinces a chance to meet and make music together. Since that beginning, the festival has visited Winnipeg, Regina and Edmonton.
Typically, the Festival welcomes five brass bands:
- Rupertsland Brass Band from Winnipeg
- Queen City Brass Band from Regina
- Mill Creek Colliery Brass Band from Edmonton
- Saskatoon Temple Salvation Army Band
- Saskatoon Brass Band
This two day event culminates in a performance of the participating bands and a combined massed band involving all players. The combined band performance is a unique treat for local music lovers. It puts over 100 brass players on the same stage for a magnificent performance of music either composed specifically for brass band or that has been arranged for the brass band.
Saskatchewan has a proud history of brass bands and this is our way of celebrating this aspect of Saskatchewan’s cultural heritage.
Festival Information:
2007 - Regina SK | April 27 & 28 2007 - See Regina Website for More Information2006 - Winnipeg MB | April 28 & 19 2006
2005 - Saskatoon SK | April 29 & 30 2005 - Click for Details | Click to Compress
2004 - Edmonton AB | May 7 & 8 2004
2003 - Regina SK | May 2 & 3 2003
2002 - Winnipeg MB | May 3 & 4 2002
2001 - Saskatoon SK | May 11 & 12 2001