The National Youth Brass Band of Wales has announced that the highly respected Norwegian conductor, composer and arranger Reid Gilje will lead its residential course in North Wales in July.

Two concerts

The course will culminate in two concerts at Canolfan Beaumaris on 25th July and Wrexham’s William Aston Hall on 26th July.

With his worldwide reputation enhanced during his long term conducting, arranging and composing role with the Norwegian champions Eikanger Bjorsvik Band, Reid takes the position after also leading the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland in 2011.

Jazz and contemporary

4BR has been informed that this year’s course will reflect his interest in jazz and contemporary music as well as including the winning entry of the Ty Cerdd Young Composer Competition 2014.

We are sure that our young musicians will benefit tremendously from the unique experience of working with himNYBBW Director, Gwyn L. Williams

Excited

Ty Cerdd — Music Centre Wales and NYBBW Director, Gwyn L. Williams told 4BR: "We are very excited that Reid has agreed to conduct the National Youth Brass Band of Wales this year.

We are sure that our young musicians will benefit tremendously from the unique experience of working with him."