"If you want to keep your brain engaged through the aging process, listening to or playing music is a total brain workout."
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine, Otolaryngologist
In recognition of its 30th Anniversary in 2026, the band is seeking your financial help to continue to provide live music throughout the region by raising $30,000. In addition, the band has an opportunity for a mini tour to Boston and New England to help celebrate the USA’s 250th Anniversary.
When is the last time you had your horn professionally cleaned?
From August 18-29 2025, A Minor Tune Up in Wilmington Delaware will donate 20% of the ultrasonic cleaning fee to the Chesapeake Brass Band for anyone who brings their brass instrument to be cleaned. This is a great time to get everything tuned up for the next season. Just make sure you mention that the cleaning is part of the Chesapeake Brass Band fund raising event.
Call ahead for an appointment 302-648-1587. They will also be glad to handle any minor repairs, dings, etc. A Minor Tune Up is located at 1704 N. Scott Street in Wilmington. Service and fees can be found on their website www.aminortuneup.com
Click on the Donate with PayPal link above.
All sponsors and donors will receive recognition on our website as well as recognition in printed programs during the 2026 anniversary year. The band is a registered non-profit organization, or 501(c)(3) meaning your contribution may be tax deductible.
INDIVIDUAL DONOR
$50 - Friends of CBB
$100 - Supporters of CBB
$250 - Patrons of CBB
$500+ - Ambassadors of CBB
BUSINESS SPONSORS
$100 - Diamond
$250 - Silver
$500 - Gold
$1000+ - Platinum
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Business Name ____________________________
Email ___________________________
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If you, your organization or community are planning a holiday party, entertain your guests with live music from four or five of the talented musicians from The Chesapeake Brass Band. Informal Christmas music outside your front door or mini concerts inside your home or venue will add to the holiday spirit and help raise funds to support the 30thAnniversary of the Chesapeake Brass Band. Slightly larger groups of 8-10 musicians are also available.
For more information or to book the brass call 302-530-2915 or email chesapeakebrass@aol.com.
A limited number of dates are available so please inquire early.
Formed in 1996, the Chesapeake Brass Band is a 30+ piece American Brass Band based on the traditional British Brass Band model. The band performs a varied repertoire written and/or arranged for brass and percussion instruments by classic British and American composers.
The band is comprised of amateur and professional musicians from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Following the brass banding tradition, it is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. The band is headquartered in Hockessin, Delaware.
The goals of the band are:
To draw upon the rich and extensive history and practices of the British brass band movement, and to prepare and present live and recorded brass band music in that tradition, and thereby:
To provide cultural and educational enrichment and entertainment to the public through high quality English style brass band music performance.
To provide a means for sufficiently skilled players of brass instruments to assemble and improve their playing and ensemble skills by playing with, and learning from, other brass players.
To work toward the revitalization of brass band music into the common fabric of American local community culture.
The band performs at concerts, festivals and schools throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Since its inception the band has won accolades at the North American Brass Band and Dublin, Ohio brass band competitions/festivals and is a three-time featured band at the Association of Concert Bands annual national convention.
If you are an accomplished brass player or percussionist looking for a new challenge, contact us at chesapeakebrass@aol.com or telephone 302-530-2915. The band rehearses 7pm - 9:15pm on Monday evenings in Wilmington, Delaware.
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