On October 16, Gates Chili hosted a special performance by the Dallas Brass at the Gates Chili Performing Arts Center. The Dallas Brass is an American brass quintet that travels the country to teach, coach and share their love of music with students. The concert featured Gates Chili middle school and high school band students performing medleys alongside the Dallas Brass.
Much like the Gates Chili Central School District, the Dallas Brass holds the belief that music enriches lives and makes the world a better place. They have an inspiring mission: to motivate and encourage all of us to embrace the power of music. They also have a strong dedication to working with young musicians, with almost all of their public performances featuring students.
The Dallas Brass performed their program “The American Journey,” which incorporated a variety of brass and percussion instruments for a musical tour through American history. The group’s performance incorporated a number of genres, including Swing, Broadway, Folk, Patriotic, and more.
The performance also included a blend of educational and comedic interludes throughout the evening that kept the Gates Chili Performing Arts Center echoing with applause and laughter. After intermission, students took to the stage to join the group for the final performances.
On the day of the concert, band students were treated to a fun and engaging musical clinic with the Dallas Brass. During this experience, founder of the Dallas Brass, Michael Levine, encouraged students to be open to all types of music and genres.
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