The Brass Band of Central Florida under the musical direction of Chad Shoopman, features thirty of Central Florida’s finest brass and percussion musicians performing in the traditional British brass band style with a uniquely American twist. 

The organization has an active performance schedule including concerts and competitions nationally and internationally.  The band competes at the United States Open Brass Band Championships and in the Championship section of the North American Brass Band Association and has appeared with world-class soloists including David Childs and Robert Childs (euphonium), Philip Smith (trumpet) and Steven Mead (euphonium).

The BBCF has performed at the British Open Brass Band Championships in Birmingham, England and as one of four featured bands at the Brass on Sundays Gala Concert in Birmingham's Symphony Hall.  The band has performed at the Brass in Concert Championship events at The Sage, Gateshead and was one of two featured bands at the World of Brass in Concert, taking the stage with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band.  The band has performed concerts in London, Banbury and Peterborough as well as recording a CD at historic Crowland Abbey.

The BBCF has recorded four CDs:  Brass A-Peel, their holiday CD entitled ’Tis a Gift, Sing, Sang, Sung, recorded in England on the World of Brass label and their newest CD, Anniversary celebrating the first ten years of the BBCF.  All four CDs are available at HEAR THE BAND page.

The Brass Band of Central Florida is an IRS 501 c (3) tax-exempt and Florida non-profit corporation.  The organization’s mission is to promote the British brass band style and sound and to help preserve the long, colorful history of its music.

You can help support the group in many ways.  Please visit our SPONSORSHIP page to see how.