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Principals on show at Stoller Hall

The principal players and their talented colleagues of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be on show at Stoller Hall later today — with a second helping in Brum next week.

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  The principal players will be on show in Manchester and Birmingham

The principal players (above) of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be on show later today in Manchester, as the band performs in a sold-out concert at Stoller Hall.

Alongside their talented colleagues the players have enjoyed working under the baton of Dr Stephen Cobb, as well as being inspired by guest soloist Philip Cobb and a host of renowned brass band tutors.

Fantastic course

Speaking to 4BR NYBBGB CEO, Mark Bromley said: "It's been a fantastic course and it's little surprise that all the tickets were sold so quickly for the concert.

We know some people will be disappointed not to be able to hear the players today, but we are providing a second chance alongside The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood at Ruddock Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 15th April — so why not come along there as well."

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NYBBGB Concert with The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood

Ruddock Performing Arts Centre (Sat nav address: King Edward VI Boys School; Edgbaston Park Road B15 2UA)

Tickets

Order your tickets for this special evening at:
https://tickets.ruddockpac.co.uk/sales/events/ruddock-hall/the-national-youth-brass-band-

2023 Easter Course Principal Players:

Principal Cornet and Leader: Lewis Barton
Assistant Principal Cornet: Lia Teague
Soprano: Ben Fearnley
Flugel: Phoebe Mallinson
Horn: Daniel Marsh
Baritone: Imogen Fewster
Trombone: Adam Warburton
Euphonium: Thomas Hall
Eb Bass: Ben Russon
BBb Bass: Nathaniel Wardroper-Hughes
Percussion: Jordan Ashman

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