Concert Announcement!

Your Spooky Season Soundtrack is here!

PBB is happy to share that our second annual installment of Halloween Brass, a concert to celebrate the exciting themes of dressing up and celebrating the Halloween season, will take place on Sunday, October 27th at 3PM at Simpson United Methodist Church in Old Bridge, NJ. Admission is FREE, and in the “trick or treat” spirit, we’ll have treats for our fans that choose to attend in costume!

Stay tuned for more information and teasers from our program!

A Spooky Scary Skeleton shout-out to Stephen Bockius for the photo for this flyer- though, rest assured, no brass banders were harmed in the making of this concert .

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Princeton Brass Band announces next Music director

The Princeton Brass Band would like to take a moment to acknowledge some big changes for us this season!

Aaron VanderWeele is stepping down as Music Director after piloting us through five years of growth and success. Aaron’s term at the helm of PBB has been transformative for the band. From his hiring in March of 2020, he has exhibited exemplary stewardship in guiding the band out of the Covid pandemic all the way to a First Section championship at the 2023 NABBA contest. He will depart as a truly cherished member of the PBB family. Everyone on the board and membership at large wishes him and his family the best, and we thank him immensely for the growth and wonderful band culture that he has helped to create.

The band would also like to announce the appointment of our next MD: Dr. Todd Nichols! Todd currently serves as Director of University Bands at Rutgers University. He has led Rutgers ensembles, including the Marching Scarlet Knights, in performances ranging from the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to a performance for President Joe Biden. Dr. Nichols has also conducted the Eastern Wind Symphony since 2010, leading acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Midwest Clinic.

The band is incredibly excited to welcome Dr. Nichols, who brings an incredible level of musicianship and a wealth of experience in building successful programs. We are excited for him to begin his tenure with us this fall. More info about Dr. Nichols can be found on our website.