Coleshill Youth Brass recently held their annual celebration concert — featuring the talented young players of Coleshill Beginner Brass & Coleshill Youth Brass.

Varied and exciting

The concert featured a varied and exciting programme of music from the Beginner Brass conducted by Sally Fagg, including beautifully played hymn tunes, arranged by Alan Fernie and traditional airs. Many of the players had only started playing in September 2015.

Battle honours

The second half saw Coleshill Youth Brass performing after their recent win at the Battle of the Bands contest in Chesterfield.

Their contribution included the premiere of a new arrangement of the hymn 'The Supreme Sacrifice' which was arranged by 17 year old band member, Daniel Fenner, who also conducted the first performance.

Leading the band in giving such memorable performances is such an honour. I'm so proud of what we achieve togetherColeshill Youth Brass conductor, Stephen Fagg

Proud

Coleshill Youth Brass conductor, Stephen Fagg, told 4BR: "Leading the band in giving such memorable performances is such an honour. I'm so proud of what we achieve together."

In addition there were a number of well deserved awards presented, with delighted recipients Lily Strentz and Maddison Alsop from Coleshill Beginner Brass (above) and Leah Smith and Edwin O'Brien from Coleshill Youth.

A Special Achievement Award was won by Olivia Giffney for winning the solo prize at the Battle of the Bands contest with her performance of 'Autumn Leaves'.