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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 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.
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Member Since: 07/03/2006
Band Website: http://www.dallasbrass.com
Band Members:

Trumpet - Brian Neal

Trumpet - DJ Barraclough

Horn - Chris Castellanos

Trombone - Michael Levine

Tuba - Nat McIntosh

Percussion - Jeff Handel


Influences: 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
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check Out Brian's New Web Site!!

Hey everyone! Brian has a new CD out!! Go check out his Web site at www.singingtrumpet.comHis music is also available on itunes and CD baby. Also remember to check out our new album "American Music...
Posted by on Thu, 17 May 2007 10:34:00 GMT

Crazy Two Weeks!

What a crazy two weeks its been! We started out in Okeechobee Florida for a clinic with the High School and concert that night. The next day we made our way over to Miami for another Concert at the Fl...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:42:00 GMT

Been Awhile!

Howdy! First off, gotta say sorry its been so long! We've been pretty busy.. and I've been slacking on the bloggin. We just arrived in Florida for a concert in Okeechobee (heheh... I like to say th...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:21:00 GMT

Gotta love the Summer!

So Summer is here at last, and so is a long awaited break from the road! Now don't get me wrong... we love the road- all the concerts, the people we meet and new places to see, but there's somethin...
Posted by on Sun, 21 May 2006 03:02:00 GMT

Busy Busy....

Hey there everyone- So here we are... 5 days, 9 clinics, and 3 concerts later! A good time was had by all in Rogers, Ar. We worked with over 900 kids and still had time to do some hangin and check ...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Apr 2006 21:47:00 GMT

On the Road Again!

So, after a well deserved little break the DB is at it again! Lets see... We all had some interesting stuff going on during our break- Nat did a week of touring with his Tuba quartet "Sotto Voce". ...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:58:00 GMT