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SALT RIVER BRASS BAND INC

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860611151 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.saltriverbrass.org
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mission · from form 990

PERFORM MUSICAL CONCERTS FOR THE PUBLIC

profile · synthesized from sources

Salt River Brass Band Inc is an all-volunteer brass and percussion ensemble based in Tempe, Arizona, performing concerts throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization presents public performances, operates a youth training band for high school and advanced middle school musicians, and fields a brass quintet for community and private events. Under its Music Director, the ensemble emphasizes dynamic programming and audience engagement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Salt River Five
Brass quintet that performs at civic events, private functions, and cultural venues across the Phoenix metropolitan area
Salt River Youth Brass Band (SRYBB)
Youth program for high school and advanced middle school brass and percussion students; includes mentorship, rehearsals, and joint concerts with the main ensemble
Season Concerts
Public concert series performed primarily at the Mesa Arts Center and other venues in the Phoenix metro area
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth Choral Education Programs 4 activities
    • Operate a Volunteer Brass Band
      Operates a 36-person volunteer band composed of skilled musicians from the Valley, performing at various events and concerts.
    • Operating a Volunteer Brass Band
      Operates a 36-person volunteer band composed of skilled musicians from the Valley, leading musical ensembles in the Americas, Asia, and France.
    • Operating a Volunteer Brass Band
      Operates a 36-person volunteer band composed of skilled musicians from the Valley.
    • Volunteer band operations
      Operates a 36-person volunteer band composed of skilled musicians from the Phoenix metropolitan area, supporting all performance and educational activities.
  • Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 4 activities
    • Perform Concerts and Events
      Performs concerts and other musical events at various venues in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, including the Mesa Arts Center, and for cities like Mesa and Tempe, and the Desert Botanical Garden. The band also performs internationally and at professional conferences.
    • Performing Concerts and Events
      Performs concerts and other musical events at venues such as the Mesa Arts Center and the Sun Bowl Amphitheater, for public and private audiences in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and beyond, including for cities and botanical gardens.
    • Performing Concerts and Events
      Performs concerts and at public and private events in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, including for the City of Mesa, the City of Tempe, and the Desert Botanical Garden, and has performed internationally and at national conferences.
    • Public concert performances
      Performs concerts at venues across the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, including the Mesa Arts Center, Desert Botanical Garden, and Sun Bowl Amphitheater, as well as at public and private events for entities like the City of Mesa and City of Tempe. The band also performs at regional and national events, such as the Texas Bandmasters Association Annual Conference.
  • Choral and Orchestral Recording Production 4 activities
    • Record Music
      Records musical works, such as "The Great American Songbook" with Harry Watters.
    • Recording Music
      Records musical albums, such as "The Great American Songbook" with Harry Watters.
    • Recording Music
      Records music, including "The Great American Songbook" with Harry Watters.
    • Recording and innovative programming
      Produces recorded music, including "The Great American Songbook" with Harry Watters, and presents innovative concert programs that attract large and enthusiastic audiences.
  • Competitive Marching & Indoor Ensembles 4 activities
    • Youth Band Program
      Operates a youth band program for selected high school and advanced middle school brass and percussion musicians, providing rehearsal opportunities with Salt River Brass mentors and hosting joint spring concerts.
    • Youth Band Program and Mentorship
      Operates a youth band program where selected high school and advanced middle school brass and percussion musicians rehearse with Salt River Brass mentors, culminating in a joint spring concert with the main band.
    • Youth Band Program and Mentorship
      Operates a youth band program where selected high school and advanced middle school brass and percussion musicians rehearse with Salt River Brass mentors, culminating in a joint spring concert.
    • Youth band mentorship and joint performances
      Operates a youth band program where high school and advanced middle school brass and percussion musicians rehearse with mentors from Salt River Brass, culminating in joint spring concerts such as the upcoming "Brass Cats" and "Inspirations" events at the Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater.
  • Music Educator Professional Development 1 activity
    • Music education workshops and masterclasses
      Provides professional development and educational opportunities through workshops for music educators at institutions like the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, as well as masterclasses for students, including a Regional Masterclass and an All State Masterclass scheduled for 2026.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • International and regional ensemble leadership
      Leads musical ensembles in performances and engagements across the Americas, Asia, and France, extending the organization’s reach beyond local and national contexts.
    • Music Education Workshops and Masterclasses
      Regularly leads workshops for music educators at the Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall and offers optional masterclasses, including regional and All-State masterclasses.
    • Music Education Workshops and Masterclasses
      Regularly leads workshops for music educators at the Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall and offers optional masterclasses for musicians.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
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4 years on record · 2019–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • BENJAMIN ORDAZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • BETSY ALONGI — DIRECTOR
  • JULIETTE WINSLETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHEN MEYER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • City of Mesa Partner — Hosts performances by the Salt River Five brass quintet.
  • City of Tempe Partner — Hosts performances by the Salt River Five brass quintet.
  • Constant Contact Partner — Email services provided by Constant Contact
  • Desert Botanical Garden Partner — Hosts performances by the Salt River Five brass quintet.
  • Harry Watters Partner — Collaborated on recording and performance in Texas
  • Mesa Arts Center Partner — Primary venue for Salt River Brass concerts.
  • Philharmonia Orchestra at Arizona State University Partner — Julie Desbordes serves as Music Director of this ensemble.
  • Philharmonic Orchestra of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras Partner — Julie Desbordes serves as Music Director of this ensemble.
  • Tempe Winds Partner — Julie Desbordes serves as Music Director of this ensemble.
  • Tempe, Arizona Government — Location where the organization is based and operates.
  • Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall Partner — Julie Desbordes regularly leads educator workshops at this institute.