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NYBBGB Tidworth Concert now on YouTube

The impressive concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and featuring Isobel Daws can now by enjoyed time and time again.

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  The concert brought a standing ovation from the audience at Tidworth

The concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at Tidworth Garrison Theatre as part of this year's Easter Course under the direction of Colonel David Barringer MVO MBE can now be enjoyed on YouTube.

Professionally recorded by Quill Media Productions and supported by British Army Music, the theme was 'Standing on the Shoulders of Giants' and featured soloist Isabel Daws alongside music that ranged from Strauss to Wilby, as well as a brand new march 'Echoes of Youth' from the pen of Army musician Ashley Marston.

To enjoy the concert go to: https://youtu.be/m5oXV2LNETc

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