*
banner

Wales keen to fill up Training spaces

There are less spaces to fill in the new National Youth Training Band of Wales than Warren Gatland's team to play Fiji...

Audition
 

4BR has been informed that there has been an excellent response from young players wishing to be part of the new National Youth Training Band of Wales.

Partnership

The innovative musical partnership between Ty Cerdd and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) will be led by Philip Harper, with the band meeting for the first time at a one day workshop to be held at the RWCMD in Cardiff on Saturday 17th October.

Players aged up to 16 years, and of around Grade 5 standard, will have the opportunity to work with the Cory MD, who is also this year's National Youth Brass Band of Wales conductor.

The inaugural workshop day is supported by the RWCMD conservatoire's staff and senior students.

Few spaces left

There is still chance to get along and experience the day for yourself, and a few spaces to fill in the horns, baritones, euphonium and tubas.
Matthew Thistlewood of Ty Cerdd told 4BR: "We have been delighted at the response — and following the success of Welsh bands at the recent National Finals in Cheltenham, shows that we are determined to support Welsh banding and help develop the next generation of title winning players."

The total of cost for the day is £10.00, payable upon application.

following the success of Welsh bands at the recent National Finals in Cheltenham, it shows that we are determined to support Welsh banding and help develop the next generation of title winning playersTy Cerdd

More information:

All info for this can be found at:
http://tycerdd.org/youth-music/national-youth-brass-band-of-wales/45996

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Victories for Tyldesley, Middleton and Darwen Brass at Blackpool with just the Championship and Third Section titles remaining to be claimed in Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd