Competitions
In 2006, the Georgia Brass Band became a member of the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) competing in that year's championship in Louisville, KY. Bands competing in NABBA championships are divided into different levels, or "sections" according to their perceived ability. The highest three levels of NABBA competition are known as the "Championship", "Honors" and "Challenge" sections.
Because the GBB had never competed, they chose to enter as a participant in the Challenge section and promptly introduced themselves to the brass banding world by winning the section with a score of 278.2 out of a possible 300 - nearly 26 points ahead of the 2nd-place band in the section.
In 2007, the band returned to the championships, competing in the higher Honors section. Against the stiffer competition of this section, Georgia fared quite well and finished in second place in the section with a score of 269, three points behind the section's champion.
In March 2008, the GBB competed again in the Honors section and scored an impressive 288.6 points, which was enough to give them their second championship banner in three attempts.
In April 2009 the GBB again competed in the Honors section. Once again, the band made a fine showing and took home the second place trophy.
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