The Trustees of the Cornwall Youth Brass Band have announced Brian Minear as their new Music Co-ordinator.

Brian will be working on all musical matters with the Band’s team of local tutors, preparing rehearsal schedules and arranging the auditions for new musicians as well as liaising with the regular guest conductors and soloists.

Closer links

At present Musical Director of the St Dennis Bands, he is a former Principal Cornet of the Cornwall Youth Brass Band.

His appointment follows the trustees wish to involve local tutors more closely in the musical side of the band. This process started last season with the tutors conducting the band for individual pieces at the monthly rehearsals.

His appointment follows the trustees wish to involve local tutors more closely in the musical side of the band4BR

New season

The new season of the Cornwall Youth Band starts in September and they are at present inviting applications for membership from young brass players between 11 and 20 years of age.

New members join each September and full details of the simple Audition are available from the Band’s Web Site, www.cybb.co.uk or can be obtained from the Secretary, Phillip Hunt, on 01752 843919.