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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.


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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.


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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


NYBBGB

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.


the winenrs

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

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.


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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.


National Youth

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.


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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

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.


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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.


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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.


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National Youth Band links up with British Army Music

May 28, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and British Army Music enter into a three year partnership.


rUNNERS

Hit the road Brett...

May 19, 2023
Brett Baker will be racking up the miles to help support the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Bursary Fund.


NYBBGB

Work starts again for National Youth Summer Course

April 16, 2023
After the success of its recent Easter concerts the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain now focuses on its Summer Courses.


NYBBGB

National Youth head to Brum

April 15, 2023
You can hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action alongside The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood in Birmingham this afternoon.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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