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Composers

Talented young trio claim NYBBGB Composer Competition awards

April 09, 2025
The new works for the medium by Samuel Thackray, Nina Martin and Will Everitt will be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain later this year.


wINDSOR

National Youth Band contribution honoured by King Charles III

April 05, 2025
The National Youth Band of Great Britain and fellow brass band representatives were honoured by King Charles III at a special reception at Windsor Castle this week.


National Youth Band

Closing date for major National Youth Band role

March 07, 2025
The closing date for applications to become the future Director of Artistic Planning of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is today.


nybbgb

National Youth Band launches Take A Seat fund raising scheme

February 27, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is launching a new fund raising campaign to help boost opportunities for young musicians.


Santa Walk

Shirland's Santa cheer

December 30, 2024
Five talented young players enjoyed finding a National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain invitation in their Xmas stockings this year.


Higgins

Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim

December 22, 2024
One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band Composer Competition closing date looms

December 12, 2024
Composers have until the 31st December to send in their entries for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Composer Competition.


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57 new faces on the NYBBGB courses in 2025

December 06, 2024
There will be host of new smiling faces ready to make music on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain courses next year following their successful auditions.


Richard hILLSON

Hillson support for NYBBGB Bursary scheme

November 08, 2024
Former player Richard Hillson has persuaded friends and family to help support his musical fund raising for the NYBBGB Bursary scheme


composer

National Youth Band launches flagship Composer Competition

October 18, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is searching for the next generation of talented young composers


Nethan

Rising baritone star gains Cornish Baching

October 09, 2024
12 year old baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has gained scholarship backing from the East Cornwall Bach Choir.


kING

Blackburn feedback for NYBBGB

August 21, 2024
If you went to the recent concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in Blackburn then please consider filling in a short survey to tell Arts Council England all about it.


NYBBGB

NYBBGB Ambassadors head to heart of London

August 16, 2024
The Ambassador Band of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be giving a free concert in ear shot of Trafalgar Square on Saturday afternoon.


nybbgb

National Youth Band launches young composer competition

August 16, 2024
The second Young Composer Competition has been launched by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Joshua Parkhill

Parkhill transformed by King experience

August 15, 2024
Joshua Parkhill has described his recent association with Prof David King and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as transformational.


King and Fountain

King and Fountain bring antipodean flavour to Blackburn with NYBBGB

August 10, 2024
Prof David King and James Fountain will lead a National Youth Band programme packed with Australian and New Zealand musical colours to Blackburn Cathedral later today.


nATIONAL yOUTH

Antipodean inspiration leads principals on National Youth course

August 07, 2024
The young stars of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are preparing works with a southern hemisphere inspiration for their end of course concert under Prof David King.


Lewis Barton

Barton claims Harry Mortimer Award

August 06, 2024
Lewis Barton has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition, held at this year's NYBBGB Course.


Music

NYBBGB drops work from concert following allegations

August 03, 2024
The proposed performance of Andrew Batterham's 'Trumpet Concerto' has been cancelled due to alleged serious offences.


National Youth

Diary entries ready for National Youth Bands

July 20, 2024
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain, Scotland and Wales will be in concert action over the next few weeks — so make sure you book a ticket to enjoy the next brass band generation in action.


Ambassadors

National Youth Ambassadors set to inspire next generation

July 04, 2024
Over 3,000 children will be inspired by the Ambassador Ensemble of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on their forthcoming education tour to Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.


NYBBGB

King and Fountain to lead on NYBBGB Summer concert

April 28, 2024
Prof David King and James Fountain will provide the inspirational leads for young players from both the UK and Switzerland at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and concert.


National; Youth Band

National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired

April 27, 2024
You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Radio3

National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast

April 21, 2024
The critically acclaimed performance of the Gavin Higgins' 'storming showpiece' by the National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Band can be heard on Radio 3 this week and beyond.


Gavin Higgins

National Youth Band comes of collaborative age in London

April 15, 2024
The musical collaboration between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Orchestra makes a huge artistic impression in the heart of London.




Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Tredeagr Band

New addition to Tredegar tuba team

October 28 • Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.


Colorado

Youth Brass weekend opportunities in Colorado

October 28 • Colorado Brass will lead a special 'Youth Brass Weekend' for college and High School students.


Katie Smith

New addition to LSO trumpet section

October 28 • Katie Smith follows in her father's footsteps to join the London Symphony Orchestra.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 27 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, North West 2nd Section seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. With a great mix of youth and experience we are based just off M6 JCT 29 Near Preston


Olney Brass

October 27 • Currently seeking the following players to complete our line up: Solo Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn & Eb Bass. We are a friendly and ambitious, 2nd section L&SC area brass band, with a good mixture of concerts, fetes and contests throughout the year


City of Norwich Brass

October 25 • We’re Recruiting!. Do you have the sound, passion, and presence to lead our trombone section?. We’re looking for a Solo Trombone to join our friendly and ambitious brass band.. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at Hethersett Village Hall, Norwich, NR9 3JJ


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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