4BR has been informed that Southern Counties Youth Band (SCYB) Easter Residential Course as well as the scaba Solo, Quartet & Ensemble contest have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Careful consideration

scaba Secretary Alex Sears tod 4BR: "After careful consideration of our duty of care to participants and volunteers, and consultation with local council and other advisors, scaba has made the difficult decision to cancel both the Southern Counties Youth Band (SCYB) Easter Residential course and the Solo, Quartet and Ensemble competition due to take place in April.

In light of increasing concerns about, and spread of, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation.

Right decision

Alex added: "We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold these events for the young players and community bandsmen and women in our area, but I am confident that we have made the right decision based on the available information at this time.

Plans will be made to reschedule both the Youth Band course and the competition later in the year, once the situation becomes more stable."