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NYBBGB principals

The National Youth Band is currently on its Easter Course, where its new principals have been announced.

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The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is currently at Harrogate Ladies College for their 2009 Easter Course, where its new principal players have been announced.

Principal Cornet/Leader: James Fountain
Co-Principal: Ben Hirons
Soprano Cornet: Mark Harrison
Flugel Horn: Zoe Hancock
Tenor Horn: Andrew Moore
Baritone: Sarah Lenton
Euphonium: Matthew White
Tenor Trombone: Christopher Mansfield
Bass Trombone: Stephen Marsh
Eb Bass: Benjamin Newton
Bb Bass: Jonathan Shaw
Percussion: Emma Crossley

The band conclude their course with what are certain to be a spectacular concerts4BR

Concerts

The band conclude their course with what are certain to be a spectacular concerts on Saturday 11th April at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester and Sunday 12th April at The Royal Hall, in Harrogate. Both concerts start at 7.30pm.

Direction

The concerts will be directed by the NYBBGB's Artistic Director, Bramwell Tovey who will also feature as the soloist in his composition, 'Pictures in Smoke'.

The NYBBGB programme will also include 'John O’Gaunt' by Gilbert Vinter, 'My Strength, My Tower' by Dean Goffin and 'Laudate Dominum' by Edward Gregson.

Tickets are available by telephoning 0161 907 5555 for the RNCM concert and 0845 130 8840 for the Harrogate concert.

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