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.
Thank you so much for the inspiration you instilled to the kids at Northern Lebanon. I have to also confess that your performance has made me want to pull out my instrument again too (I played flute in high school and am currently trying to learn trumpet along with my son). Thank again and keep up the good work!! =)
hey this is lou from Tunkhannock Area High School i was the kid that was in the back in the choir and hey we pulled out a huge one that night i was soo nervous i was feel to the floor but i over come that and it feels like i was in front alot of people and it was a big night but hey you guys can come by at anytime to play + sing with us at anytime.
Hey All, great job tonight!!! I just saw you in Fort Walton Beach playing for the First Arts Concert Series there. It's too bad I graduated last year from FWBHS - I would have loved to play with you all!! You guys were absolutely AMAZING!!!
hey guys it's Ben. while typing this i'm listening to the Incredibles. my favorite thing that you did was hands and i was looking all over for a video. I love all of the camera angles. Thanks again for coming to play with us.
Thanks for the add Chris *i think thats who said DJ was running the site...* :) have fun in Missouri or Mississippi or ..whatever M state you were giong to its late.. i forgot :P cheers
heyy. thanks for adding me. my name is kellyn and i'm from Plymouth High School in Wisconsin. thanks for playing with us on tuesday even though the weather was crappy. well looking forward to playing with you again. oh and hi chris!!! =]] ~♥~KellyN~♥~
hey dallas brass!!! remember me? i was at correia jr high, and performed with you guys!!! you guys rocked. remember? i was one of the 4 trumpet players that you guys said that would make a good quartet (we were the first 4 chairs). comment back soon!
Hey I just wanted to thank you agian, for coming to our small town of Jerome,Idaho. It was alot of fun, and I can't wait to see you guys agian, i mean I hope that I see you guys agian.
Thank you for the add! Saw you (at least some of you) at the Iowa Bandmasters meeting a few years back, and enjoyed your performance and workshops thoroughly!
Hey guys, I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time and stopping by East Brunswick High last week. You were amazing, and I think you definetly showed the full potential of what a brass player [and percussionist] is capable of. :D
Hey! I'm one of the students from Hartford High School band and I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the clinic and the chance to play with you!(Jan 25th) It was really amazing. It will definately be a night I'll remember! Thank You! ~Lisa
Wow. hey. I havn't talked to ya'll in a looooonnnnng time. I still have that shirt you guys signed twice for me and when I go to the concert in Tuncannock I'm gonna make sure I get it signed a third time. Lol. But yea. How have you guys been? I really havn't been able to talk to you guys. I've just been so busy with work and school, and band. Oh, and Chris? I dub you a permenent marker. Both of the times you signed my shirt the pen is coming off. I have a silver maker just for you lol. And whoever wnats to be interviewed for a project for me let me know, cause I'm doing it on music education and I'd really apprecite it if I had a professional to do it on. Thanks! Message me back eventually! ~Emily♥
Hey guys! Thank you so much for spending all of that time with the Memorial High School band in Eau Claire, WI. It meant a lot not only to me, but the band program as well. I hope we came close to impressing you as you have impressed us. This morning (the day after), I was standing at my bus stop as the sun was beginning to rise, while the moon neared the horizon for its disappearing act. The phrase "sunrise and moonset" came to mind and my focus shifted immediately to a musical composition that I will invent on the piano. My inspiration came from the philosophy of you six guys. There's no other way to put this, but thank you.
Hey guys! So we were planning to come see you in Hartford this Friday (25th), but we're confused by the Art Center website that says you played there on the 16th. Help!! Make
