Principal positions announced at National Childrens Band

27-Jul-2012
The principal positions at the National Childrens Band of Great Britain have been announced.

The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain (NCBBGB) has announced the appointment of its principal players for its annual course.

Summer Course

The 60-strong band, which is to perform at Derby’s Repton School on Saturday 28th July, is made up of brass and percussion players, aged 8 to 14 and is currently enjoying its Summer Course under the direction of Dr Robert Childs.

Leader/Cornet: Thomas Fountain
Soprano: Brendan Caddy
Euphonium: Hannah Labus
Trombone: Isabell Daws
Baritone: Bethan Brown
Bass Trombone: Elizabeth Brocklehurst
Eb Bass: Harry Cunningham
Percussion: Kieran Johnston

Repertoire

The Derby concert will see the band perform ‘Devon Fantasy’ by Eric Ball, ‘An American Tale’ by Dan Price and the premiere of a new composition by Peter Graham entitled, ‘ The Journal of Phileas Fogg.’

'Having attended the end of course concert last year, I was blown away by the standard of performance from these young players'

~ Dr Robert Childs

Blown away

Dr Robert Childs told 4BR: "Having attended the end of course concert last year, I was blown away by the standard of performance from these young players."

He added: "It’s been a fantastic course so far and I’m hugely excited about what Saturday’s concert promises. Don’t let the band’s age fool you. These are first-class musicians."