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CENTRAL EAST, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2007) - Kicking off the first official season of the new Daytona Beach International Festival (DBIF), the renowned Dallas Brass will give a blast of holiday cheer at a special Christmas concert in Daytona Beach.One of America's foremost musical ensembles, the Dallas Brass concert will feature songs from their latest album, 'American Musical Journey,' as well as popular hits from their Christmas album, 'A Merry Christmas with Brass.'The ensemble will perform on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mainland High School Performing Arts Center (1255 W. International Speedway Boulevard).

Known for their unique combination of traditional brass instruments and a full complement of drums and percussion, the Dallas Brass offers a wide repertoire of classical, Dixieland, Broadway, patriotic music, and even hip-hop.Founded in 1983, the ensemble has performed with symphonies nationwide, including the New York Pops and Cincinnati Pops, and has appeared on nationally televised programs such as the CBS 'Early Show.'The group includes founding member Michael Levine, trombone; Brian Neal, trumpet; D.J. Barraclough, trumpet; Chris Castellanos, French horn; Nat McIntosh, tuba; and Edward Littlefield, percussion.

With a presence that captures the heart of even the youngest audiences, the Dallas Brass prides itself in offering programs for the entire family to enjoy.The group is dedicated to working with young, aspiring musicians, regularly visiting public schools to give clinics and workshops for students of all ages. During their visit to Daytona Beach, the Dallas Brass will be providing concert workshops at DeLand and Seabreeze High Schools.The workshops apply to all instruments, and include performance of several selections and the opportunity for student questions.

Single tickets for the Dallas Brass holiday concert are $46, $38, and $10 (student).Subscription packages for multiple DBIF season concerts are also available (excluding special events) with the following discounts:15 percent discount for any three concerts; 20 percent discount for any five concerts; and 25 percent discount for any eight concerts.In addition to the Dallas Brass, the 2007-2008 DBIF Season includes performances by Ricky Skaggs & Family (Dec. 14), Emerson String Quartet (Jan. 15), The Romeros (Jan. 31), a Mardi Gras Celebration (Feb. 20), I Musici de Montreal (Feb. 22), the Pat Metheny Trio (March 11), Natalie MacMaster (March 15), Camerata Ireland and Barry Douglas (March 19), and the Irish Rovers (March 27).On April 3, 2008, DBIF will offer its first-ever special event concert, featuring the world-famous Itzhak Perlman.For more information, call the DBIF Box Office at (386) 257-7790 or (866) 849-0731 (toll free), or visit 212 S. Beach Street in Daytona Beach or www.dbif.com.

The Daytona Beach International Festival's mission is 'to enhance demand for diverse, artistically brilliant live music performances in the Daytona Beach, Florida region.'DBIF presents the biennial festival featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, slated for April 17 to May 2, 2009. Previously known as the Florida International Festival, the 2009 Festival will bear the organization's new name - Daytona Beach International Festival.The new DBIF was formed with unprecedented support from the City of Daytona Beach, County of Volusia, the Daytona Beach Racing & Recreational Facilities District, and with continued support from the private sector, to embark on an ambitious plan to take the Festival to even greater heights.

Daytona Beachis 23-miles of picturesque beaches along the Atlantic Coastline of Florida. Historically known for its spectacular beaches and motor sports, the Daytona Beach area is also endowedwith numerous first-class cultural organizations, including theMuseum of Arts and Sciences, the Southeast Museum of Photography, the Atlantic Center for the Arts as well as the state's only professional musical theater company, Seaside Music Theater, and the largest international and orchestral Festival in Florida, the Daytona Beach International Festival, and many more.