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.” |
