Brandon Dorris is a multi-instrumentalist in the Little Rock area. Brandon has been a fixture on the local scene for 20 years, often seen performing with his own groups (Twice Sax, Brandon Dorris Trio/Quartet), the Real Band, Clyde Pound's ATM Band, Big John Miller Band, and the Tom Tiratto Orchestra. Brandon is in demand as a pit musician for the Arkansas Repertory Theater, Argenta Community Theater, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, as well as nationally touring shows like The Rat Pack is Back, High School Musical: The Broadway Tour, Chicago: The National Tour, Motown, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Brandon has shared the stage with the Temptations, Wayne Newton, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Jon Faddis, The Four Tops, The Kings of R&B, Patti Austin, Ann Hampton Calloway, and many others.
Brandon studied saxophone with Jackie Lamar at the University of Central Arkansas, and left to tour and work on cruise ships before completing a degree. After a 10-year hiatus, Brandon enrolled at UA Little Rock and completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Improvisation, studying with Tom Richeson.
Brandon studied saxophone with Jackie Lamar at the University of Central Arkansas, and left to tour and work on cruise ships before completing a degree. After a 10-year hiatus, Brandon enrolled at UA Little Rock and completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Improvisation, studying with Tom Richeson.
TEaching
Brandon has taught privately in and around Little Rock for many years. His students have won positions in All Region and All State Concert Bands and Jazz Bands. Brandon's students have been accepted into music programs at Belmont University, Louisiana State University, and most, if not all college programs in the state of Arkansas. Brandon also directs the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra Jazz Ensemble.
Gear
Saxophones
Soprano: Conn New Wonder II, Otto Link Hard Rubber mouthpiece, 9*
Alto: Selmer Balanced Action, on loan from Dave Williams II, Meyer New York 100th Anniversary 6M mouthpiece
Tenor: Selmer MK VI, Ponzol "Vintage" Hard Rubber, 0.110 tip opening
Bari: Selmer Series II, on loan from the Little Rock Wind Symphony, Selmer C*
Doubles
Flute: Selmer Omega, solid silver headjoint, silver plated body
Clarinet: Selmer Signet Classic, Charles Bay mouthpiece
Bass Clarinet: 1970's Selmer Low C
Breath Controllers
Berglund Instruments NuRAD MIDI/CV Controller
Synthesizers/sound modules
Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator
Behringer Neutron Semi-Modular Synthesizer
Behringer Crave Semi-Modular Synthesizer
Behringer System 100 110 Module
Arturia Microfreak Algorithmic Synthesizer
Elektron Digitone FM Synthesizer
Novation Circuit Tracks Groovebox
Novation Peak Eight-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
Empress ZOIA Euroburo (and Empress ZOIA pedal)
Soprano: Conn New Wonder II, Otto Link Hard Rubber mouthpiece, 9*
Alto: Selmer Balanced Action, on loan from Dave Williams II, Meyer New York 100th Anniversary 6M mouthpiece
Tenor: Selmer MK VI, Ponzol "Vintage" Hard Rubber, 0.110 tip opening
Bari: Selmer Series II, on loan from the Little Rock Wind Symphony, Selmer C*
Doubles
Flute: Selmer Omega, solid silver headjoint, silver plated body
Clarinet: Selmer Signet Classic, Charles Bay mouthpiece
Bass Clarinet: 1970's Selmer Low C
Breath Controllers
Berglund Instruments NuRAD MIDI/CV Controller
Synthesizers/sound modules
Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator
Behringer Neutron Semi-Modular Synthesizer
Behringer Crave Semi-Modular Synthesizer
Behringer System 100 110 Module
Arturia Microfreak Algorithmic Synthesizer
Elektron Digitone FM Synthesizer
Novation Circuit Tracks Groovebox
Novation Peak Eight-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
Empress ZOIA Euroburo (and Empress ZOIA pedal)
REPAIR
Please, please, please, do not attempt your own repairs unless you are an experienced/trained professional. I recommend George and Matt at Independent Music Service in Sherwood for all woodwind repair and maintenance services.
Tell 'em Brandon sent you, and you may get to hear an embarrassing story about me.
Tell 'em Brandon sent you, and you may get to hear an embarrassing story about me.