Fountain City Youth Brass Academy

Kansas City, MO

Director

Helen Harrelson

The Fountain City Youth Brass Academy (FCYBA) is the educational outreach component of the Fountain City Brass Band. Founded in 2008 by Helen Harrelson, it has grown from day-long workshops to season-long bands with over 150 members across three ensembles. Bands have won numerous NABBA and US Open championships.

Championship history

NABBA Championships 2025Third · 2nd Overall
NABBA Championships 2024Third · 1st Overall
NABBA Championships 2023Third · 2nd Overall
NABBA Championships 2022Third · 2nd Overall
NABBA Championships 2019Third · 3rd Overall
NABBA Championships 2018Third · 2nd Overall
NABBA Championships 2017Third · 2nd Overall
NABBA Championships 2016Third · 6th Overall
NABBA Championships 2015Youth Championship · 1st Overall
NABBA Championships 2014Third · 1st Overall