*
banner

Scottish Youth set for National showcase

The trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland are getting ready for their end of course concerts

Scotland
  The players are getting ready for their weekend concert appearances

More than 170 talented young musicians have been working hard at Strathallan School in Perthshire this week on the 2019 National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) summer course.

And over the last few days they have been taking part in an action-packed programme of rehearsals, concerts and social activities as part of one of the three bands that cater for their playing development.

Edinburgh concert

On Wednesday the senior National Youth Band performed in the famous Ross Bandstand in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens — just below the iconic Castle under the baton of conductor Ian Porthouse, whilst the Reserve and Children's Bands had a chance to take part in social activities before their concert at Forgendenny Village Hall on Wednesday evening.

Incredible

Ian told 4BR: "It's been a great course to be involved in and the tutors and players have been incredible. The concert showed just how much progress has been made in such a short space of time — vibrant, fun and mature playing from start to finish."

All three bands are now working towards their end of course concerts on Saturday, which will take place at Strathallan School and Stirling's Albert Halls.

All three bands are now working towards their end of course concerts on Saturday, which will take place at Strathallan School and Stirling's Albert Halls4BR

NYBBS Senior Band Principal Players:


Conductor: Emeritus Richard Evans and Musical Director: Ian Porthouse

Soprano — Hannah Oman
Cornet — Callum Robb
Flugel — Storm Robertson
Horn — Amy Paterson
Baritone — Carole Ednie
Euphonium — John Walker
Trombone — Robyn Anderson
Bass Trombone — Owen Pickering
Eb Tuba — Gavin Johnson
Bb Tuba — Henry Kay
Percussion — Ross Manning

NYBBS Reserve Band Principal Players:


Conductor: John Boax

Soprano — Gregor Koziel
Cornet — Catriona Hackwood
Fluge — Fraser McLachlan
Horn — Eilidh Court
Baritone — Siobhan Crumlish
Euphonium — Emily Bennie
Trombone — Caius Walker
Bass Trombone — Aileen Orr
Eb Tuba — Morgan Jones
Percussion — Ronan Somerville

NYBBS Childrens Band Principal Players:


Conductor: Alan Fernie

Soprano — Ethan Deane
Cornet — Angus Paton
Flugel — Rona Campbell
Horn — Liam Bennie
Baritone — Charlie Boax
Euphonium — Angus Ritchie
Trombone — Jamie Colville
Bass Trombone — Marcella Haldane Boyle
Eb Tuba — Andrew Colville

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    


Childrens Band

Principal leads at NYBBGB Children's Band

July 28 • Young leaders get ready for a busy week of music making and concert finale.


Gavin Higgins

Higgins takes composer lead at Three Choirs Festival

July 28 • The award winning composer becomes the inaugural Associate Composer of the globally renowned Three Choirs Festival.


Richard Fice Award

Adams claims Richard Fice Award

July 28 • French horn player Jacob Adams has become the latest winner of the Richard Fice Memorial Award.


Fermanagh

Fantastic music making in Fermanagh

July 28 • A host of participants enjoyed themselves on the recent Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Alder Valley Brass

July 28 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

July 25 • Ready for a NEW Music Challenge?. . Dodworth Brass Band, is looking for a new principal cornet as our current player prepares for retirement. Just 5mins from J37 M1. . friendly welcoming band with a packed calendar of exciting concerts & events. . . S75 3RF


Enderby Band

July 24 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire) are a Championship section band looking for: Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). We are an ambitious, friendly, band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd