Founded in 1997, the Prairie Brass Band, under the direction of Dallas Niermeyer is a not-for-profit performing arts organization which aspires to the highest musical standards and is dedicated to the growth of the brass band movement in the Chicago area and throughout North America. PBB's 35 volunteer members travel from all over Chicago and its suburbs to attend rehearsals and performances. PBB performs about 15 concerts per year in the Chicago area. In addition, PBB competes in the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships held the first weekend of November in St. Charles, Il.