Natural State Brass Band

The Natural State Brass Band (NSBB), founded in 2003, is a brass and percussion ensemble rooted in the British brass band tradition. NSBB is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, and draws its membership from throughout the scenic state – thus adopting the official state motto, “The Natural State,” as the band’s name.

The Natural State Brass Band performs a wide range of repertoire, including popular, jazz, and patriotic music in addition to selections from the British brass band genre. The band’s mission is "to provide an enjoyable musical experience for our audience,to promote the brass band idiom, and to enhance the musicianship of our members through the performance of quality literature."

The Natural State Brass Band is a member of the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) and competed in its first NABBA competition in 2004. The NSBB won the NABBA Challenge Section in 2009, Second Section in 2011, and placed  second or third numerous times.