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NYBBS

Fun and friendship key ingredients to NYBBS success

July 29, 2025
A fantastic week of music making in Perthshire was rounded off with a memorable triptych concert.


NYBBS

Perth ready for trio of NYBBS music makers

July 25, 2025
Perth Concert Hall will host the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland later today — so if you are around why not pop along and enjoy them showcasing their talents.


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Skills and creativity boosted on NYBBS Course

July 24, 2025
In addition to the music making the players on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer course are learning extra skills.


NYBSS

Scottish youth ready for music making and fun

July 18, 2025
170 youngsters will be heading to Strathallan to enjoy themselves on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course.


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NYBBS talent to showcase in Perth

July 15, 2025
The annual National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course will conclude with a concert at Perth Concert Hall.


Smiles

All Scottish smiles in Strathallan

April 24, 2025
The youngsters and staff on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course certainly enjoyed themselves.


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Scottish youngsters enjoy Trinity link

October 09, 2024
Youngsters on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Childrens' Band Summer Course have enjoyed completing their Trinity Arts Award research


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Scottish talent gains NYBBS Awards

August 29, 2024
A number of the talented young players on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer Course in Strathallan were presented with well deserved awards.


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Awards and accolades for NYBBS young performers

August 13, 2024
The young players of the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland have gained well deserved awards and accolades for their music making on their Summer Course.


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NYBBS ready for Evans tribute

August 09, 2024
Bands from across the world will join the trio of National Youth Bands of Scotland this weekend for a musical tribute to the late great Richard Evans.


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Ensemble ethos as principals decided at NYBBS

August 06, 2024
Its all for one and one for all in Perthshire as the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland work hard under their conductors and tutors.


SBBA

Numbers grow for NYBBS

July 18, 2024
Almost 200 talented young performers will enjoy the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer Course experience this year — and one that will celebrate the legacy of the late, great Richard Evans.


Richard Evans

Evans celebration takes tartan shape in Scotland

May 31, 2024
A great day of music making, entertainment and fun is being planned by the Scottish Brass Band Association to honour the one and only Richard Evans.


eASTER

Different vibe provides Easter progress for NYBBS

April 20, 2024
The recent Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has seen great progress made by its young players.


Alan Fernie

Fernie inspires new compositional talent

April 18, 2024
Alan Fernie has used his vast experience to help inspire youngsters on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter course to try out their composer skills.


National Youth

Easter treats on show at National Youth Band of Scotland

April 11, 2024
The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland have been enjoying their Easter Course in Strathallan.


NYBBS

New NYBBS for 2024

December 01, 2023
Applications can now be made to be part of the trio of 2024 National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland.


NYBBSS

NYBBS stars to shine in Orkney

August 22, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland will be heard in Orkney next month at the International Science Festival.


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NYBBS principals gain Besson congratulations

August 10, 2023
Besson Musical Instruments has supported the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland's Principal Ensemble as they wow audiences with their performances.


Marsalis

NYBBS gain acclaim from a King and a Duke

August 10, 2023
A memorable National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course came to a close last weekend with Wynton Marsalis and the Duke of Edinburgh on hand to enjoy the music making.


Scotland

Thumbs up for NYBBS tutors

August 06, 2023
The team of tutors on the recent National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course have been given a big thumbs up by the conductors and organisers.


NYBBS

Ready for action in Perth...

August 05, 2023
The three National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland are ready for their showcases performances at Perth Concert Hall.


Solo winners

Soloists shine on NYBBS course

August 03, 2023
There has been plenty of great playing on show in Perthshire as the talented young performers on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland showcased their solo talents.


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Busy start to NYBBS Course

August 01, 2023
There has been plenty to keep the players busy on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland courses in Perthshire.


NYBBS

New arts award link for Scottish Children's Band

July 31, 2023
Former NYBBS player Carole Ednie will be a 'Trinity Champion' to help boost creativity, curiosity, confidence and communication skills.




swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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