
SEASON CONCERTS
JOIN US FOR OUR 2025-2026 SEASON!
THE SALT RIVER BRASS 2025-2026 MESA ARTS CENTER SEASON PACKAGE IS NOW AVAILABLE
This includes 4 out of our 5 Concerts for the 2025-2026 Season. Right now, you can only purchase the Season Package. Individual concerts will be available to purchase soon, including our first concert that will not be at the Mesa Arts Center.
Individual Tickets for our 5 Concerts will be Available Soon
THE BIG BRASS THEORY
October 12, 2025 3:00 PM
St. Barnabas on the Desert, Paradise Valley, AZ
Join us as we kick off our 45th Anniversary season celebrating the rich and vibrant world of brass music! Under the baton of SRB’s inspiring Music Director, Julie Desbordes, we are thrilled to return for the third time to the stunning Saint Barnabas on the Desert, collaborating once again with its exceptional organist: Michael Salazar. This captivating program features timeless masterworks from Johan Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Handel, Claudio Monteverdi alongside exuberant creations by Sandy Smith and Philip Sparke. We look forward to seeing you at this unforgettable event of brass brilliance and mastery.
Tickets will be Available Soon
HEROIC SOUNDS
November 9, 2025 3:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ
Together we honor our Nation’s heroes in SRB’s annual heartfelt musical tribute to Veterans. Let us unite in appreciation of the many men and women who served or are serving in our Armed Forces. The pieces will vary in brilliance, featuring beautifully singing melodies from soloists from our group as well as brilliant marches and heroic pieces for full brass band, and all of our favorite patriotic music. Together, let’s honor our heroes.
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT
December 14, 2025 3:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ
Make our magical concert event part of your Holiday tradition! Join us for an unforgettable concert of joy and wonder as the Salt River Brass presents its third collaboration with the exceptional Phoenix Children Chorus. The PCC’s voices blending with the rich and warm tone of SRB’s brass instruments are a perfect combination for the holiday season. Our family-friendly event will satisfy audiences of all ages, featuring a variety of holiday classics and culminating in a breathtaking finale with both ensembles united on stage. Celebrate the holidays in style—with music that will fill our hearts. Save the date and make your holiday season truly special!
BRASS CATS
February 22, 2026 3:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ
The Salt River Brass presents an unforgettable evening of jazz standards! Immerse yourself in the timeless sounds of various jazz genres and let the music move you. Secure your tickets now and experience the magic of live jazz!
INSPIRATION
April 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ
This Spring, join the Salt River Brass for a Celebration of Youth and Inspiration. Experience the joy of music and the power of growth at this special concert event. Arizona’s Premier Brass Band is exciting to offer you a concert full of collaborations. Opening the event, the Salt River Youth Brass Band is showcasing their talent and remarkable progress through an inspiring selection of pieces.