Brass Band Schoonhoven B (BBS-B) competes in the 2nd division and has been conducted by Joop Nijholt since September 2022. The band was founded in 1993 as a youth initiative within Brass Band Schoonhoven and quickly developed into a full-fledged brass band in 1994. BBS-B has achieved notable success over the years, including a 4th division championship at the Dutch Nationals (NBK) in 1997, a 2nd division title in 2006, and another in 2013 and 2015. Under the direction of Robbert Vos, the band won silver at the Open Flemish Championships in 2012 and repeated this achievement at the Dutch Nationals and World Music Contest in 2013. Since 2022, under the leadership of Joop Nijholt, BBS-B has continued to grow, securing 2nd place at the Dutch Nationals in both 2022 and 2024. In 2024, the band also participated in the Flemish Open Brass Band Championships (VOBK), earning a 3rd place finish. BBS-B regularly competes in national and international events and performs concerts across the Netherlands. With a strong social role, the band provides musical contributions to various community activities in the city of Schoonhoven. Dirigent | Joop Nijholt

Cologne Concert Brass started in 1997 as a one-off project culminating in a single concert. However, the enthusiasm of both the players and the audience soon made it clear that this was the basis for a long-term musical development. In 1999, the band was founded and formally registered. Since then, Cologne Concert Brass has constantly extended its repertoire and has developed into a mature and well recognized German Brass Band. The current line up includes players from all parts of the world, giving the band an unmistakable international character. Since 2004, the band has been conducted by Heinrich Schmidt, one of the most experienced German Brass Band conductors, whose enormous energy and commitment has helped the band to reach its current status. In the National Brass Band Championships to date, Cologne Concert Brass has been winner of the second section on four occasions and finished 2d. and 4th. after moving to the 1st. section in 2014. In 2024 Cologne Concert Brass returned to the second section again. In addition, the band has earned a strong international reputation through its regular participation at contests in Benelux and England. Dirigent | Heinrich Schmidt