Salt River Brass
Arizona's premier brass band · 38 years strong
Under the direction of Julie Desbordes
Thirty-six musicians of the Valley of the Sun, performing the great works of the British brass band tradition — from Holst and Vaughan Williams to film scores, jazz arrangements, and original commissions.
26–27 Season
Five concerts remaining
The Ensemble
Meet the Band.
Thirty-six musicians carrying the British brass band tradition into the desert — 38 years of performing, led by Music Director Julie Desbordes.
- Been performing for 38 years Arizona's premier British-style brass band, based in the Valley of the Sun since 1988.
- Thirty-six musicians The full British brass band complement — cornets, horns, baritones, euphoniums, trombones, tubas, and percussion.
- Music Director Julie Desbordes Leading Salt River Brass through every Mesa Arts Center concert and off-campus appearance.