About
Our story
Since its creation in 2017 under the initial umbrella of the Salvation Army, the Dallas Brass Band has quickly grown into a leading brass ensemble in the United States. We base ourselves in the British brass band tradition consisting of over 30 professional brass and percussion musicians from the Dallas/Ft. Worth and surrounding areas.
The band was named 1st Section Champions at the North American Brass Band Championships at the band's very first contest in 2022 and was nominated for the "Lower Section Band Of The Year" award by the brass band website 4BarsRest the same year. Today, the band competes among the highest sections of contests including the Championship Section at the North American Brass Band Championships and Division I of the US Masters Championships.
In fall 2024, the Dallas Brass Band debuted its Youth Middle School and High School Brass Bands, which collectively served over 100 students in the DFW area in its inaugural year. The Dallas Brass Band is the host of two contests: the US Brass Invitational and the Texas Brass Festival, in the spring and fall respectively. Our mission is to provide inspiring music and education to North Texas while giving our musicians, students, and audiences an opportunity to experience the excitement of a traditional British brass band setting.
Mission
The mission of the Dallas Brass Band organization is to support and advance the cultural interests of the Dallas/Fort Worth community through the performance of brass band music at local venues. Through our devotion to artistic growth and personal development, we aim to create a vibrant and inclusive environment that celebrates and enriches the cultural fabric of our region. We strive to uphold the national long-standing tradition of brass bands by promoting high-quality performances and offering educational and professional opportunities for students, amateurs, and professional musicians.
Vision
The vision of the Dallas Brass Band organization is to be recognized among the best brass band organizations in North America by providing the highest quality performances and educational opportunities possible.
Board of Directors
- PresidentNick Doutrich
- Vice PresidentPhilip Jones
- TreasurerBritney Bennett
- SecretarySabrina Allard
- LibrarianIan Calhoun
- Personnel ManagerNoah Aguillon
- Events CoordinatorNathaniel Geiger
- Youth Program DirectorBrad Brooks