News / National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
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New horizons for National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland
April 03, 2024
Young players from each country will enjoy new musical experiences thanks to partnership agreement supported by Besson.
Easter principals stand National Youth Band in good stead
March 31, 2024
The talented young performers on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course have been working hard ahead of a busy concert schedule.
Open Day invitation from National Youth Band
March 29, 2024
If you want to find out more about being part of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain then head to Taunton on Friday 5th April — and its free.
Concerto Grosso collaboration for National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra
February 24, 2024
Performances of Gavin Higgins' epic work will be given in Liverpool and London in April as ensembles prepare to showcase major works.
National Youth Band to bring musical focus on Fragile Earth
February 03, 2024
A major new commission from Sir Karl Jenkins will be given its world premiere by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in April in Cardiff.
Parkhill shines to claim National Youth Band Conducting title
January 17, 2024
Joshua Parkhill has won the 2023 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conducting Competition.
Concerto focus ahead for Higgins
January 14, 2024
The world premiere of his new French Horn work heralds an exciting Concerto period for composer Gavin Higgins.
Conducting finalists ready for Army led test
January 12, 2024
Four talented young conductors will head to Tidworth tomorrow for the final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Competition hosted by British Army Music.
Ambassador addition to National Youth Brass Band set-up
December 13, 2023
A new Ambassador Band has been created to add to the elite music making performance experiences of members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Quartet of finalists announced for NYBBGB Young Conductor Competition
November 22, 2023
Andreas Ashikkis, Felicity Cliffe, Joshua Parkhill and Craig Sanders will compete for the 2023 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Prize.
National Youth Band of Great Britain to pay musical homage to Brand
November 08, 2023
The legacy and influence of Geoffrey Brand will be marked next year in a special concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain launches Conducting Competition
September 25, 2023
NYBBGB Conducting Competition offers opportunity to work with the talented youngsters and be mentored by Prof David King.
Interview with Thomas Fountain
August 13, 2023
We catch up with the newly appointed Principal Trumpet of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra — the latest in a distinguished line of young brass band players making their mark in the professional ranks.
National Youth Band Ambassadors entertain in the heart of London
August 13, 2023
The Ambassadors Band of the NYBBGB headed to a musical corner of Trafalgar Square to entertain their latest global audience.
Hear! Hear!
August 06, 2023
Besson adds its congratulations to the National Youth and National Children's Bands of Great Britain following their successful courses.
Repeat curtain calls for National Youth Brass Band
August 06, 2023
Conductor Sarah Ioannides had to return to the stage time and again to accept the applause following the National Youth Band of Great Britain's end of course concert at Saffron Walden
Giving something back...
August 03, 2023
Hattie Nuttall and Will Bennett are two youngsters determined to invest their time and energy back into the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Solo Champions shine on NYBBGB course
August 02, 2023
Daniel Marsh and Victoria Alvarez take the honours after an exceptional Harry Mortimer Solo Competition on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.
Ashman looks to inspire next generation of percussion stars
August 01, 2023
Jordan Ashman is making sure that the next generation of young percussion players can enjoy the opportunities that the National Children's Band and the National Youth Band can offer.
National Youth Band sticks to its principals
July 31, 2023
The principal seats and the Harry Mortimer Award winners have been decided on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Course.
The best of Times for National Youth ensemble
July 14, 2023
The youngsters from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 'Ambassadors' ensemble will be interviewed on Times Radio this morning.
National Youth Band ambassadors inspire next generation in London
July 13, 2023
An ensemble from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been inspiring youngsters on its ambassadorial tour this week.
National Youth ensembles to join for Higgins' Concerto Grosso performances
July 06, 2023
The National Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will join together to give a brace of performances of Gavin Higgins' award winning 'Concerto Grosso' in 2024.
Worldwide themes for National Youth Bands
June 27, 2023
The players of the National Youth Brass Band and Childrens' Band will be given the chance to explore global issues with their exciting musical course themes.
Exciting new partnership for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
June 23, 2023
A musical connection to help develop understanding of the nature and climate crises sees the National Youth Band link with Sir Karl Jenkins and the Wildlife Trust.
