National Youth Band launches Take A Seat fund raising scheme

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is launching a new fund raising campaign to help boost opportunities for young musicians.

The Take A Seat scheme will help support future generations of players

Thursday, 27 February 2025

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has launched it 'Take a Seat' fund raising scheme to help support the next generation of brass band musicians.

Take A Seat

'Take a Seat' offers the opportunity to financially support seats within the Youth Band and directly impact the future of the rich tradition of brass bands in the UK.

The current band has enjoyed a musical renaissance in recent years with critically acclaimed performances and concerts enhancing an ethos that promotes inclusive excellence.

Support

A spokesperson told 4BR: "As a registered charity, the NYBBGB relies heavily on the generosity of its supporters to maintain and enhance the opportunities it offers talented young musicians.

'Take a Seat' directly supports them by funding bursaries, tuition, guest conductors and soloists, new commissions and opportunities for artistic development."

The scheme allows individuals, families, charitable trusts and businesses support seats in the National Youth Band at different levels, starting at £500 for 2nd and 3rd desk players up to £3,000 for the prestigious Principal Cornet seat.

The scheme allows individuals, families, charitable trusts and businesses support seats in the National Youth Band at different levels4BR

Recognised

The generosity of donors will be recognised throughout the year in concert programmes and on the NYBBGB website. Donors will receive information about the young musicians' experiences at the NYBBGB and will be invited to see them rehearse and perform.

Speaking about the scheme, NYBBGB CEO, Mark Bromley, told 4BR: "Take a Seat not only supports the artistic development of our young musicians but also offers donors a meaningful connection to the band and its future stars.

Every contribution enables us to provide bursaries, tuition, and other vital resources that shape the next generation of brass and percussion musicians."

Find out more

If you would like to find out more or participate in the Take a Seat scheme, visit: www.nybbgb.org.uk/support/take-a-seat

You can also contact Louise Shaw at louise.shaw@nybbgb.org.uk or call 01223 737831.

For more information about the NYBBGB and its programmes, visit www.nybbgb.org.uk

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