Youth Brass Band of Zwolen was established in 1992. Orchestra graces almost every city and county celebration, concerts in different regions of Poland, worthily representing the district and the city of Zwolen .In 2010, the band returned from the European Championships in Rastede – Germany, where 103 orchestras from Europe and South Africa were competing (a total of about 4500 people) Orchestra was evaluated by an international judges from Canada, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. Orchestra competed in three categories: Marching – parade, Group Show (drill parade) and Marschbewerhung (rated march). It gained silver medals in all three categories and after obtaining marks for drill parade went to the finals, as the only Polish orchestra. After all brass Band of Zwolen finished in sixth place in Europe in drill parade category. Young people gained a lot of motivation to fight – they left Zwolen with complete disbelief in their abilities and skills and returned as one of the best Brass Bands in European Championship. In 2011, the orchestra participated in the 39th nationwide Festival of Youth Brass Bands in Inowroclaw – the most prestigious in Poland. The festival was attended by 11 top youth orchestras from all over the country. They won the 3rd place in drill parade and finished on the podium shared by the best groups in the country. The awards were also given to Orchestra’s drum major and singer. In 2011, the orchestra was also awarded for ceremonial drill at the International Festival of Brass Bands in Pulawy.

The biggest success of 2011 was the award for Lifetime Achievement presented to Brass Band of Zwolen by head of Mazowieckie county council. The orchestra is the artistic team of the House of Culture in Zwolen and currently has 50 members. Orchestra is conducted by Peter B?bolewski, who works closely with parade drill instructors –Tomasz Chwali?ski and Tomasz Chowiera.

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