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2ND Annual Great Canadian Brass Band Festival
Friday May 31 / Saturday June 1, 2024
The Great Canadian Brass Band Festival (GCBBF) brings together brass band enthusiasts from across Ontario for a brass band-focused weekend held in the vibrant cultural corridor of the city of Toronto, at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music.
Over the weekend there will be workshops, performances and vendors tables with music and instruments to try.

Competition Entry dates will be announced in October 2023.

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2024 Guest Artists

Brandon Ridenour

Brandon Ridenour

Guest Soloist

Patrick Sheridan

Patrick Sheridan

Guest Conductor

Hannaford Band

Hannaford Band

Guest Artist

Kevin Lau

Kevin Lau

Composer in Residence

2024 GCBBF EVENTS

Solo & Ensemble Competition

Friday, May 31, 2024

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Walter Hall, U of T

Reading Session

Friday, May 31, 2024

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

TBC

Brass Band Showcase

Saturday, June 1, 2024

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

MacMillan Theatre, U of T

Gala Concert

Saturday, June 1, 2024

7:30 PM

MacMillan Theatre, U of T

2024 Ajudicators

Jessica Sneeringer

Jessica Sneeringer

Adjudicator

John Philips

John Philips

Adjudicator

Kevin Hayward

Kevin Hayward

Adjudicator

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