All the members of the Dallas Brass started in elementary school bands. Our involvement in music today is a direct result of our experiences in school bands, and in particular, influences from band directors, private teachers, and performers we encountered during these years. The Dallas Brass is dedicated to giving back to young musicians.
Sounds Like
Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Brass, Percussion, Brass Quintet, Quintet
Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music.
According to Mr. Levine, "a Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from 5 to 95. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how much we enjoy what we do."
In addition to their solo engagements, the Dallas Brass appears with symphony orchestras nationwide. Symphonic credits include the Cincinnati Pops conducted by Erich Kunzel, New York Pops conducted by Skitch Henderson, and the Philly Pops conducted by Peter Nero. The Dallas Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and has toured overseas to Europe and the Far East. They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, have performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS “Early Show,” and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, “The Young & The Restless.”
The ensemble has released six recordings: Debut, Dallas Brass II, A Merry Christmas with Brass, Windborne, Nutcracker and American Musical Journey. The Dallas Brass has a strong dedication to working with young musicians, frequently going into the public schools to present clinics and workshops for students of all ages.
Hey there! Thanks for coming and letting us perform with you guys Saturday! It was truly an amazing experience. And you guys rock. Oh and thanks for the add. =D
Hey Jeff, Chris, Brian, Michael, D.J., and Nat. I love you guys. You all are amazing. Thanks for playing at Saint Pete, FL. I was the one who's saxophone case you signed. Sorry for asking you at the last minute Brian. Keep up the good work. You all have really inspired me.
Hi, so Mr.Smith said that you might be coming back!!!
That would be so awesome, because i know there are a lot of freshman and sophomores that didn't get to see you guys last time that would really like to.
Enjoyed seeing you in Chicago, sure wished we could of hung out more. Hope the three of you are feeling a ton better. Still waiting for the SP inspired t-shirt Jeff...let me know when it is available. I have decided that I am your number one fan (though not like in Misery ;-) Love you guys!
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