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National Youth set for concert climax

The talented performers of the National Youth Band of Great Britain will showcase their talents in Weston super mare and Cheltenham on the weekend.

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The talented youngsters of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are currently working hard in Taunton as they prepare for a brace of concerts in Weston super Mare and Cheltenham on the weekend under the baton of Bramwell Tovey.

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The end of course concerts will feature solo performances from Dudley Bright, principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra as well as an eclectic mix of repertoire, including a world premiere of Peter Graham’s new work, ‘Metropolis 1927’ inspired by the famous film by Fritz Lang

Principal players

As always, the hard fought auditions for the principal positions revealed the depth of quality of this year‘s intake.

Principal Cornet & Leader: Illiam Quane
Soprano: Jack Wilson
Flugel: Jack Jones
Horn: Emily Evans
Baritone: Michael Cavanagh
Euphonium: Daniel Morgan
Tenor Trombone: Isobel Daws
Bass Trombone: Edward Curtis
Eb Bass: Tom Steer
Bb Bass: Tommy Tynan
Percussion: Francesca Lombardelli

The end of course concerts will feature solo performances from Dudley Bright, principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra4BR

Concerts:

Saturday 19th April, 7.30pm: Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare
Sunday 20th April 7.30pm: Cheltenham Town Hall

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