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Principals announced for National Youth Band

The NYBBGB is currently working hard on its Summer course, with the help of its batch of new principal players.

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The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain iscurrently working hard on its Summer Cousre in Bromsgrove undert the baton of Bramwell Tovey.

Principals

The band has also announced its list of principal players ahead of its forthcoming concerts.

Joint Principal Cornets and Leaders — James Fountain & Ben Hirons
Soprano Cornet — Mark Harrison
Flugel Horn — Zoe Hancock
Tenor Horn — Andrew Moore
Baritone — Michael Wells
Euphonium — Matthew White
Tenor Trombone — Christopher Mansfield
Bass Trombone — David Chapman
Eb Bass — Benjamin Newton
Bb Bass — Jonathan Shaw
Percussion — Emma Crossley

The concerts will be directed by the NYBBGB's Artistic Director, Bramwell Tovey and will feature Guest Soloist Les Neish4BR

Concerts

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conclude their course with what are certain to be a spectacular concerts on Friday 8th August at the Civic Hall, Bedworth and Saturday 9th August at
The Artrix in Bromsgrove. Both concerts start at 7.30pm.

The concerts will be directed by the NYBBGB's Artistic Director, Bramwell Tovey and will feature Guest Soloist Les Neish. Leslie will be performing 'Celestial Morn' by Leslie Condon and 'Salt of the Earth' by Andrew Scott.

Programme

The NYBBGB programme will include 'Variations on a Ninth' by Gilbert Vinter, 'Coventry Variations' by Bramwell Tovey and 'Labour and Love' by Percy Fletcher.

Tickets are available by telephoning 024 7637 6707 for the Bedworth concert and 01527 577330 for the Bromsgrove concert.

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