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Ambassadors reunion

If you were once a young ambassador then there is a reunion planned to meet up with old friends again.

YABB
 

On Saturday 7th November former members of the Young Ambassadors Brass Band of Great Britain will be gathering together for a reunion concert in Oxford in celebration of founder and organiser Frank Wolff, who will be celebrating his 80th birthday.

Finale

The concert will feature two bands consisting of former Young Ambassador members, playing highlights of pieces played on YABB tours over the years, with a finale of massed band items.

YABB

The Young Ambassadors Brass Band (affectionately known as YABB) was founded in 1978 by Frank Wolff as an international touring band and since then has carried out nearly 80 tours around the world, including Belgium, Germany, Holland, Luxembourg, USA and Canada.

The player line-up of the band changes with every tour, and over the past three decades it is estimated that there have been well over one thousand members, including some of Britain’s most well known brass band players.

In addition to the lifelong friendships made through YABB numerous marriages have also taken place from people who have met through the tours4BR

Friendships

In addition to the lifelong friendships made through YABB numerous marriages have also taken place from people who have met through the tours, and the concert is expected to be a great reunion and celebration.

The concert will raise money in aid of two local hospices – Helen House and Sobell House.

Tickets

There will unfortunately be no tickets for sale on the night, but there are a handful of tickets remaining to buy in advance.

If you would like to buy one of the few remaining tickets, donate to the fundraising for the hospices or send birthday wishes you can contact Frank Wolff on 01865 326 271.

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