TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- University Programs at The University of Alabama is presenting the Dallas Brass in concert Friday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall.

Admission to the concert is free and it is open to the public.

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America's foremost musical ensembles.  The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion that creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges.

For more information on the concert, contact Denny Bubrig, Chris Darling or Leslie Hines in University Programs at 205/348-7525, www.up.ua.edu and visit the Dallas Brass Web site www.dallasbrass.com.

The group will also be teaching a master class at 1 p.m. for brass musicians; contact University Programs for details on the class.