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Wales

Welsh youth gain fab feedback

August 17, 2018
It appears that both players and audiences alike enjoyed the recent National Youth Band of Wales course and concerts...


Wales

Welsh youth ready to rise again in Neath, Newtown and Cardiff

July 21, 2018
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will meet this weekend under Philip Harper to prepare for a trio of major concerts featuring evocative repertoire from Tom Davoren to Eric Ball and an incredible young guest soloist.


Harper

Trio of concerts ahead for National Youth Band of Wales

July 04, 2018
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will give concerts in Neath, Newtown and Cardiff later this month led by Philip Harper.


Dewi Griffiths

Presidential pride at Welsh youth festival appearance

September 23, 2017
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales certainly made their President, Edward Gregson proud with their performance at the recent North Wales International Music Festival.


Dewi Griffiths

New body to run National Youth Band of Wales

September 13, 2017
National Youth Arts Wales is to take over the running of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales following their concert this weekend.


NYBBW

Welsh youth prepare for demanding showcase

July 29, 2017
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will present a demanding programme of repertoire at their annual summer course concert in Porthcawl this Sunday.


Ty Cerdd

New works to enhance Welsh youth music making

February 08, 2017
A new work from the pen of composer Rhian Samuel will be premiered by the National Youth Band of Wales this year.


NYBBW

Welsh youth given new training boost

August 04, 2016
A new two day training band course will help young players make the step up to the National Youth Brass of Wales.


Paul Mealor

Interview with Paul Mealor

August 01, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Paul Mealor at the National Youth Band of Wales annual course in Monmouth.


Glenn Van Looy

Interview with the National Youth Band of Wales

August 01, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to MD Tom Davoren, soloist Glenn Van Looy and two members of the National Youth Band of Wales.


Tom Davoren

Davoren to lead cream of Welsh talent in Aberystwyth and Monmouth

July 29, 2016
Tom Davoren will be leading the National Youth Brass Band of Wales in its end of course concerts this weekend alongside Belgian euph star Glenn Van Looy.


Paul Mealor

Welsh youngsters to tackle distinctive repertoire on annual course

July 10, 2016
The National Youth Band of Wales will tackle substantive Welsh repertoire including a world premiere from the pen of Paul Mealor on their forthcoming annual course in Monmouth.


Tom Davoren

Davoren to lead National Youth Band of Wales

February 10, 2016
Tom Davoren will lead the cream of Welsh banding talent with new works and a Belgian euphonium superstar for support.


Glenn Van Looy

Van Looy to feature with Welsh Youth

December 15, 2015
Glenn Van Looy will be the featured soloist with the 2016 National Youth Brass Band of Wales.


Harper

Wales plans for future National success

October 20, 2015
Welsh banding looked towards a very bright future on the weekend as 35 players met in Cardiff under the baton of Philip Harper to make their musical mark.


Audition

Wales keen to fill up Training spaces

September 30, 2015
There are less spaces to fill in the new National Youth Training Band of Wales than Warren Gatland's team to play Fiji...


phiip harper

Wales set to train up next generation of players

September 23, 2015
A new joint initiative will see the next generation of talented Welsh players given a fun packed training headstart under the baton of Philip Harper.


Edward Gregson

Welsh youth set for tangos and test pieces

July 21, 2015
The National Youth Band of Wales is currently in Malvern under the baton of Philip Harper with eyes set on concert performances in Neath and Cardiff.


Hilary Tann

Neath Cardiff skies for Welsh Youth Band...

July 04, 2015
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will perform in Neath and Cardiff to round off this year's summer course under Philip Harper.


Hilary Tann

Tann & Tango links for National Youth Band of Wales

April 22, 2015
There will be a special Latin American link to the summer course and tour of the National Youth Band of Wales this year under Philip Harper.


Goodwick players

Welsh youth celebrate National recognition

December 11, 2014
Players from all corners of the country will be taking their place on the 2015 National Youth Brass Band of Wales course next year under Philip Harper.


Alun F Williams

National Youth Band of Wales appoints new Chairman

November 15, 2014
Alun F Williams takes on the important role of Chairman of the flagship youth brass band of Wales.


Hilary Tann

Leading Welsh composer set for new commission

September 17, 2014
The internationally renowned composer Hilary Tann is to write a major new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.


Philip Harper

Harper set to lead Welsh youth

September 12, 2014
Cory MD Philip Harper will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Wales on its 2015 course and tour.


Wales

Welsh youth handed plaudits

July 29, 2014
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales has just enjoyed a great week of music making — especially with some cool jazz...




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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