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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.


NYBBGB

NYBBGB ready for double Concerto performance

April 12, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to Liverpool and London this weekend to perform Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' with their National Youth Orchestra counterparts.


Black Dyke trio

Geoffrey Brand tribute marked by National Youth Brass Band and friends

April 07, 2024
Players young and old paid tribute to the great Geoffrey Brand at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Concert in Cardiff on the weekend.


Besson Horizons

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.


NYBBGB

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.


NYBBGB

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.


NYBBGB

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.


NYBBGB

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.


Joshua Parkhill

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.


Higgins

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.


NYBBGB Conductors

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.


aMBASSADORS

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.


NYBBGB

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.


Geoffrey Brand

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.


King

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.


Thoas Fountain

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.


Aueicne

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.


Besoon

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.


nybbgb

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




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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