2010-2011 Season
The Dallas Brass
Monday, October 11, 2010
Award-Winning Brass Sextet
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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 Philadelphia 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.