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Principal positions announced at National Childrens Band

The principal positions at the National Childrens Band of Great Britain have been announced.

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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 playersDr 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."

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