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NYBBGB ready for performances

The National Youth Brass Band are getting ready for their August performances.

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Some of the finest young brass players in the country are to perform in concerts at Bromsgrove and Bedworth early next month under the baton of one of the world’s leading orchestral conductors, Bramwell Tovey, the band’s musical director.

Midlands venues

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, which draws some of the finest young brass and percussion musicians from across the country, are to perform at the The Civic Hall, Bedworth on Friday 8th August and The Artrix, Bromsgrove on Saturday 9th August.

These concerts will follow a week-long intensive residential course held at Bromsgrove School (2nd — 9th August), at which the young musicians will be put through their paces by some of the UK’s finest brass and percussion players.

We are thrilled to be performing in the Midlands once more. This is a wonderful opportunity for music lovers to hear the outstanding stars of tomorrowPhilip Biggs

Bram Tovey

Bramwell Tovey is acknowledged around the world for his artistic depth and his warm, charismatic personality on the podium. He was recently appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and has also been commissioned to write a work for the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonic’s respective 2008 summer seasons.

Repertoire

Programme for the Summer course and concerts include repertoire such as 'The Call of The Righteous' — Condon and 'Variations on a Ninth' — Vinter.

Soloist for the concert will be tuba soloist Les Neish, Tutor in Chamber Music at the Royal Northern College of Music and one of the finest tuba players of his generation.

Thrilled

Administrator Philip Biggs told 4BR: "We are thrilled to be performing in the Midlands once more. 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."

Tickets for the concerts, available in advance from the ticket offices of both venues.

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