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National Youth auditions

There are some important dates to remember if you want to become a member of the National Youth or National Childrens Bands of Great Britain.

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The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain will be staging an audition day in Cornwall at the St. Dennis Bandroom on the Saturday 9th November.

Get in touch

So if you or your organisations know of any talented young brass players who you think should be auditioning to be a member of one of the flagship bands, please contact Philip Biggs on 01223 234090 or 07710 505689 or email Philip at philipbiggs@bandstand.demon.co.uk

Ages

Membership of the National Youth Band is open to players aged 13 to 18 and National Childrens Band ages 8 to 13.

Membership of the National Youth Band is open to players aged 13 to 18 and National Childrens Band ages 8 to 134BR

Dates and venues

Other dates in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain national auditions programme include:

Ratby Bandroom
Leicestershire
27th October

University of Salford
3rd November

University of Sunderland
9th November

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