Rockford Area Low Brass Council

The Rockford Illinois Kontraband is a summer tuba euphonium ensemble started by Dennis Meacham. This ensemble hopes to bring young low brass players and more seasoned musicians together to grow, learn, and explore the capabilities of our instrument as a community. 

TUBACHRISTMAS came back to Rockford Illinois in 2025, it was the first time we have hosted one since 2019. As our first year back we had over 30 participants ranging from young middle school players all the way to retired musicians who still enjoying performing. We are hoping to make this a yearly tradition.

The Rockford Recital Series is a concert series that allows young and seasoned musicians a place to perform solo and chamber music. As we continue into our musical lives, these opportunities can become few and far between, and our goal is to allow a place for musicians to perform.