The San Antonio Brass Band (SABB), one of Texas’ premier brass ensembles and a nationally recognized musical force, is proud to announce its participation in the first-ever U.S. Brass Invitational, to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Carroll Fine Arts Center in Southlake, Texas.
This groundbreaking competition marks a historic moment for American brass band music, bringing together elite ensembles from across the nation to celebrate the power, precision, and passion of the British-style brass band tradition. SABB’s inclusion in the invitational is a testament to its artistic excellence and growing influence in the national brass band scene.

Each band will perform a march, an orchestral transcription and one choice piece. Judging for the U.S. Brass Invitational will utilize 3 adjudicators and a NABBA-based rubric. All adjudication will be blind.

The following awards will be presented at the conclusion of the contest:

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Best March

Best Transcription

Best Own Choice

Outstanding Soloist