Joyous Brass is a British-style brass band founded in the spring of 2001 by Mike Welling to create a unique musical fellowship for Christian brass musicians. Comprised entirely of volunteers, each member generously offers their time and talent in service to the band’s ministry. Musicians hail from a variety of churches throughout the Sacramento area, united by a shared passion for faith and music. The ensemble is led by our dedicated Music Director, Daniel Prince. Our Mission Joyous Brass seeks to serve as an ambassador of Jesus Christ through the performance of spiritually inspired music. It is our heartfelt prayer that every listener will be uplifted and touched by the message of God’s love conveyed through our music. Performance Highlights The band has performed at numerous venues including Pleasant Grove Community Church, Lincoln Hills Community Church, Sunrise Community Church, the Salvation Army Churches in Sacramento and Concord, and Sacramento First Church of the Nazarene. Additional appearances include Veteran’s Day services at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park and festive holiday concerts at Downtown Plaza in Sacramento and Roseville Galleria. Guest Artists & Collaborations Joyous Brass has been honored to feature esteemed guest soloists, composers, and conductors such as Stephen Bulla (Chief Arranger for the President’s Own Marine Band and White House Orchestra), Herb Bruce (renowned trombone soloist and recording artist), and the talented duo Steve & Barbara Allen. Musical Repertoire Our performances span a diverse range of styles, including original brass band compositions, classical transcriptions, gospel, Americana, jazz, traditional hymns, contemporary Christian songs, and spirited marches.