WindSprints Performed at NABBA Championships 2024 in Huntsville
Summary
Brandon's 'WindSprints: Sonatina for Flugelhorn' was performed at the North American Brass Band Association Championships 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Page Content
Brandon Dicks' WindSprints, Sonatina for Flugelhorn was performed at the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Championships 2024, held April 5-6, 2024 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
About NABBA Championships
The North American Brass Band Association, formed in 1983, is dedicated to promoting British-style brass banding throughout the United States and Canada. The annual championships represent the premier competitive event for brass bands in North America, featuring:
• Multiple Competition Sections from amateur to championship levels • British-Style Brass Band Tradition with standardized instrumentation • International Recognition as a significant force in amateur brass music • Educational Mission supporting both musical excellence and public outreach
Performance Context
The inclusion of WindSprints at NABBA 2024 demonstrates the composition's versatility across different brass performance contexts. Commissioned by Steffi Tetzloff, the work's performance within the brass band tradition showcases its adaptability from solo recital settings to ensemble contexts.
Championship-Level Recognition
NABBA Championships attract the highest level of brass band performance in North America, making the selection of WindSprints particularly significant. The event draws bands and musicians from across 15 states and Canada, representing a diverse community committed to musical excellence.
This performance at NABBA 2025 adds important recognition within the competitive brass band community to WindSprints' growing performance history.
Related Media
- Score Video: WindSprints: Sonatina for Flugelhorn (Score Video) — Brandon Dicks, Trumpet - MIDI, Piano
- Audio: WindSprints: Sonatina for Flugelhorn — Brandon Dicks, Trumpet - Piano, MIDI