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Salt River Brass

Youth Band

In season — rehearsals underway

Season updates

Musicians wanted: Horn, Tuba & Percussion

We're looking for horn, tuba, and percussion players to join us for the April concert. Know someone interested? Have them send a one-minute etude excerpt or four major scales to strawnalex6@gmail.com.

Preparing for "Inspirations"

Weekly Saturday rehearsals continue under the direction of Alex Strawn. The ensemble is preparing repertoire for the season finale on April 19, where Youth Band members perform alongside the full Salt River Brass and guest soloist Kevin Gebo.

Guest Masterclass Highlights

This season's masterclass series featured clinicians from the U.S. Army Brass Quintet and ASU School of Music faculty.


2026 Arizona All-State

Eight Youth Band members earned All-State recognition — six selected, two alternates.

Hayden Ostrowski Top Score Trumpet · Orchestra 1st Chair
Talia D'Ercole Trumpet · Orchestra 2nd Chair
Trenton Henley Trombone · Band 1st Chair
Kailyn Richardson French Horn · Band
Maximus Gibson Trumpet · Band
Nico Perez Trumpet · Band
Abraham Lezcas Trumpet · 1st Alternate
Aiden Lytle Trumpet · 2nd Alternate
Salt River Brass performing at the Ikeda Theater

About Salt River Brass

Arizona's premier British-style brass band since 1988. Thirty-six musicians performing a full season at the Mesa Arts Center. The Youth Band puts the next generation on that same stage.