We are thrilled to announce an exclusive residency in January and March with Maestro Russell Gray, the world-renowned music director and cornet virtuoso, who has led multiple Brass Bands to championship titles in the UK and other countries. He is the Tom Brady of the Brass Band world. He has also successfully directed the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra this summer bringing good music to audiences around the globe. Russell will help us to prepare for NABBA 2025. He will also be offering private lessons for musicians and directors and clinics for all types of bands. His lessons and clinics also make a great holiday gift for students and musicians of all ages. Contact us at info@sfband.org if you or your group would like to learn more or if you would like to present a unique gift to somebody else.
Come out for a special opportunity to experience British-style brass banding on the west coast! SFBB along with Pacific Brass Band have put together a roaringly exciting program of brass band favorites and other fun selections. This concert also acts as a send-off to the SFBB as we head the following week to compete in the top-tier championship section of NABBA. The joint concert will culminate in both bands playing a final piece together.
Tickets also include a pre-concert talk led by SFBB conductors Russell Gray and Dr. Jeffrey de Seriere.
Introducing our next Music Director, Dr. Jeff de Seriere! Dr. Jeff de Seriere (de-ser-eee-air) is the Director of Large Instrumental Ensembles at Cabrillo College, where he conducts the Symphonic Winds & Symphonic Orchestra, and teaches courses in music theory, music history, and chamber music. In 2024, he began his tenure as Music Director for Youth Orchestra Salinas (YOSAL) where he currently conducts the Overture Orchestra, Da Capo Orchestra, and the YOSAL Youth Symphony.
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The San Francisco Brass Band will present Brass in Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton on Sunday, September 22 at 4 p.m. Advanced tickets purchased online are $22 for general admission, $17 for seniors, and $8 for students. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $2-3 more per ticket. Children are free.
Come join us at the Golden Gate Park Band Festival to wish our beloved Music Director farewell as he returns to his alma mater, The University of Miami. Find more details on our event page.
