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Welcome addition to Fountain City family
November 21, 2025
A new ensemble aimed at adults with wishing to return to banding has been launched by Fountain City Band in the USA.
Interview with Dr Joseph Parisi
October 13, 2023
We catch up with the MD of Fountain City Brass as they look forward to appearing at this year's Brass in Concert Championships in Gateshead.
Oliverio becomes Besson artist
May 28, 2023
Exciting times for tenor horn star Patrick Oliverio as he becomes become a Besson Artist ahead of debut solo CD release.
Death of Stan Smith
September 24, 2021
The death has been announced of Stan Smith — a leading performer with Fountain City Brass Band.
4BR Friday Interview with Dr Jennifer Oliverio
May 14, 2021
4BR talks to Fountain City's principal cornet Dr Jennifer Oliverio about her up-coming CD project 'Enigma', her inspirations and how she is looking forward to a return to performing with her band.
Fountain City to make youth impact on UK tour
November 13, 2018
North American champion Fountain City will be inspiring British youngsters on their visit to the UK.
Sounds of the USA come to Salford
November 12, 2018
There is a great opportunity to hear North American National champion Fountain City ahead of their Brass in Concert contest appearance — with a free open rehearsal at the University of Salford.
Fountain City aim to meet UK tour goal
September 20, 2018
Fountain City will be making another welcome trip across the Atlantic later this year to tour the UK and perform at Brass in Concert — but they a bit of help.
Fountain City success makes a mark in Kansas
December 10, 2017
The UK tour success of Fountain City in claiming podium finishes at Brass in Concert and the Scottish Open has certainly made a mark back home in Kansas.
Fountain City looking for the next generation
October 01, 2016
North American champion is looking to secure its long term future through its trio of amazing Academy youth bands.
Report & Results: 2014 US Open Championship
November 12, 2014
Fountain City make it four in a row to remain the top entertainers in the USA.
Results: 2011 US Open Championship
November 05, 2011
Fountain City take US Open crown and claim invite to Brass in Concert for 2012.
Fountain loss
August 14, 2011
A quintet of stars from Fountain City Band land major positions away from the leading US band.
Fountain set for Drachten
January 21, 2011
Leading American band Fountain City set to make transatlantic contest appearance in Holland.
Results: 2010 NABBA Championship
April 17, 2010
Fountain City wins a record 4th straight Championship Section Title and Central Ohio edges Georgia and Massanutten in the 1st Section to earn an invite to Butlins.
Fountain get ready for Perth
November 24, 2009
4BR talks to Helen Tyler and Matt Vangjel of Fountain City as they get ready for the Scottish Open in Perth on the weekend.
Fountain ready for Brass in Concert
November 13, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Helen Tyler and Lee Harrelson of Fountain City Brass Band, as they prepare to make the trip over from Kansas to take part in Brass in Concert.
Results: US Open Brass Band Championships
November 07, 2009
Fountain City heads to UK as double hat trick Champions.
Busy times ahead for Fountain City
November 06, 2009
The reigning North American and US Open schedule have a busy diary over the next 21 days (including an attempt to defend their US Open title).
Fountain City set for UK Tour
September 17, 2009
North American champions put final tpouches to their preperations for their UK tour in November.
Results: 2009 NABBA Chmapionship
April 05, 2009
Fountain City wins their third NABBA title on the trot, COBB win the Honours and Natural State the Challenge.
Fountain City to join Brass in Concert in 2009
November 15, 2008
With their win at the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships, Fountain City Brass Band will head to Gateshead in 2009.
U.S Open soloists thrilled with Buffet-Crampon
November 11, 2008
Nate Gay and Tony Philipp were both winners of new instruments at this year's U.S Open courtesy of Buffet Crampon.
Results: U.S. Open Brass Band Championship
November 08, 2008
The first prize has been awarded, more results to follow after the Awards Banquet later tonight.
