Brandon has been named Vice President of Salt River Brass

Summary

Brandon Dicks was appointed Vice President of Salt River Brass in July 2024, building upon his previous service as Board Director since 2023. This leadership role supports ensemble operations, artistic planning, and advancing high-quality brass music throughout Arizona.

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💡 Brandon Dicks has been appointed Vice President of Salt River Brass, taking on a significant leadership role within this prominent Arizona brass ensemble.

About Salt River Brass

💡 Salt River Brass is a distinguished brass band serving the Phoenix metropolitan area, known for their high-quality performances and community engagement. The ensemble represents the pinnacle of brass performance in Arizona.

Community Presence: Salt River Brass performs throughout the Valley, including events for the City of Mesa, City of Tempe, Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), and Desert Botanical Garden, as well as private functions.

Vice President Role & Responsibilities

Executive Leadership: Brandon serves in a senior leadership capacity, assisting with organizational governance, strategic planning, and ensemble operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Long-term vision and organizational growth • Digital Organization: Project management systems and online infrastructure • Membership Coordination: Ensemble member relations and development

Impact & Vision

Nonprofit Organization Support: Brandon assists nonprofit music organizations with implementing easy-to-use operational structures, enabling ensembles to focus on music rather than administrative work.

Core Systems:

• Operations: Scheduling, communications, documentation, member coordination • Planning: Concert workflows, membership databases, financial tracking • Implementation: Clear structures that don't require technical expertise to maintain 💡 Music-First Philosophy: Better organizational systems mean more time for rehearsals and performances, less time managing spreadsheets and email chains.