U.S. Open moves to Michigan
It has been announced that the U.S. Open Championships will move to the Clarkston Performing Arts Center in Clarkston, Michigan later this year. The event will be held in partnership with the Great Lakes Brass Band Association (GLBBA) on November 19th.
In a statement, U.S. Open co-founders Clark and Dallas Niermeyer stated, "We are very excited to have the event hosted by GLBBA at their wonderful facilities at Clarkston PAC. In meetings with the GLBBA committee members, it was obvious that they have a talented and dedicated group that will continue the tradition of hosting this world class event of the highest standards."
Christopher Ward, Chairperson of the Great Lakes Brass Band Association added: "We are thrilled to host the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships here in Metro Detroit. GLBBA will bring back some of the old traditions, such as the buskers preview on Friday night and the awards banquet following the contest. We are also looking forward to adding a few new elements to the Championships. Many thanks to the Niermeyer family for entrusting us to run the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships here in Michigan."