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NYBBGB Tidworth Concert now on YouTube

May 30, 2025
The impressive concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and featuring Isobel Daws can now by enjoyed time and time again.


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National Youth Band sells out in Halifax

April 25, 2025
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.


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National Youth Band attraction close to sell out

April 15, 2025
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in concert this weekend you had better be quick.


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National Youth principals lead the way to Tidworth

April 13, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is working hard towards its Easter Course Concert this coming weekend.


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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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


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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


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.




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Media spotlight on Black Dyke Band ahead of Proms return

July 17 • The national media has certainly been interested in Black Dyke Band's return to the BBC Proms for the first time since 2007.


Paul Holland

Holland takes temporary lead at Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

July 17 • Flowers MD, Paul Holland will take the main reins at the 2027 Summer School as Philip Harper takes a temporary break for NYBBGB duties.


Dobcross Training

Dobcross Youth Training Band grab attention at Symphony Hall

July 17 • The young players of Dobcross Youth Training Band recently wowed the audience and music mentors at Symphony Hall in Birmingham


Tonga

Tongan celebration of music, culture and friendship

July 17 • The Music for Peace Festival in Tonga has been a demonstration of the growing strength of brass banding in the Kingdom.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

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


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Chinnor Silver

July 14 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on MONDAY 20th at 11 am in our bandroom.. We would welcome players of all ages and abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Of course there is tea and cake !!!. And you can even choose a piece to play


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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