*
banner

NYBBGB to head West

National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain to visit to Somerset later this month under baton of Christopher Adey.

National Youth Band
 

Seventy-five of the UK’s finest young brass players in the UK are to visit Somerset this Easter under the baton of one of the world’s leading orchestral conductors.

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is to perform at the Winter Gardens in Weston Super Mare on Friday 28th March and Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre on Saturday 30th. Both concerts will be conducted by Christopher Adey.

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will prepare for the concerts during an intensive one-week residential course held at Taunton School starting on Saturday 22 March.

This is a wonderful opportunity for music lovers to hear the outstanding stars of tomorrow, and we hope that brass and percussion players from across the region will come and listen to the band and soloistPhilip Biggs

Guest Soloist

Guest cornet and trumpet soloist for the concerts will be one of the world’s finest cornet players, Richard Marshall, principal cornet of the legendary Black Dyke Band.

Renowned

Christopher Adey’s conducting debut in 1973 led to his appointment as Associate Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra from between 1973 — 1976.

In additional to international conducting engagements, Christopher Adey maintains a profound commitment to guest conducting with county, national and international youth orchestras where he is one of Britain's most renowned orchestral trainers.

Programme for the Easter course and concerts include music by Macolm Arnold, Philip Wilby, Leighton Lucas and Gilbert Vinter.

Thrilled

Philip Biggs, administrator of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain told 4BR: "We are thrilled to be performing in Somerset this Easter. This is a wonderful opportunity for music lovers to hear the outstanding stars of tomorrow, and we hope that brass and percussion players from across the region will come and listen to the band and soloist."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd