Prairie Brass Band

Illinois

Director

Dallas Niermeyer

Founded in 1997, the Prairie Brass Band is dedicated to the growth of the brass band movement in the Chicago area. Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dallas Niermeyer, founder and director, retired from 35 years of teaching music. The band hosts the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships.

Championship history

NABBA Championships 2008Honors · 6th Overall
NABBA Championships 2007Honors · 3rd Overall
NABBA Championships 2005Honors · 6th Overall
NABBA Championships 2003Honors · 3rd Overall
NABBA Championships 2002Honors · 1st Overall
NABBA Championships 2001Honors · 2nd Overall
NABBA Championships 1999Honors · 4th Overall
NABBA Championships 1998Challenge · 1st Overall