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NYBBS Concerts now on You Tube

You can now enjoy the 2022 Summer Course concert performances of the three National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Ensembles on YouTube

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  John Boax, Ian Porthouse and Alan Fernie led the bands

The trio of concert performances undertaken by the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland's family of ensembles at the end of the 2022 Summer Courses are now available to enjoy on the Scottish Brass Band Association's own YouTube channel.

The concerts by the Children's, Reserve and Senior Bands under the direction of Alan Fernie, John Boax and Ian Porthouse respectively took place at the Albert Halls in Stirling in early August.

It saw 150 young musicians to showcase their skills and versatility in front of parents, friends and supporters.

Enjoy

The Children's concert can be enjoyed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6G1CMll6kI

The Reserve Band performance is accessible at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RAk_h2PmWE

The Senior Band concert is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M__bbNa-ueQ

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