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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.


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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.


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Thomas Nielsen becomes new LPO co-principal trumpet

April 12, 2023
Former National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain principal cornet player becomes co-principal trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.


Marines

Royal Marines, National Youth Band and a dog called Bongo ready for Brum

April 12, 2023
There will another great chance to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Birmingham — with some great partnership attractions.


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Principals on show at Stoller Hall

April 08, 2023
The principal players and their talented colleagues of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be on show at Stoller Hall later today — with a second helping in Brum next week.


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Suited and booted for sold out action...

April 06, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has already sold out in Manchester — but you can hear them again in Birmingham later this month — along with a dog called Bongo!


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Victorian past inspires National Youth players

April 05, 2023
A visit by the Queen Victoria's Brass Consort has given the young players on this year's Easter Course a remarkable experience of brass banding's past.


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Easter treats in store for National Youth Band players

April 03, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is currently busy rehearsing at Repton School ahead of an exciting concert appearance at Stoller Hall in Manchester this weekend.


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Stars gather to support National Youth Brass Band music making

March 16, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Alumni Reunion Band and Brett Baker's Alumni All Star Sextet will provide a great musical aperitif for the NYBBGB's Easter concert in Manchester.


Daniel Hall

Monarch tribute claims Composer Award for Hall

February 22, 2023
A work that pays tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II claims the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Composer Competition accolade for Daniel Hall.


Composers

Composer appeal for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain competition

January 30, 2023
The chancel of writing for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has seen works from all corners of the globe battle for a finalist place.


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Thrilling response to National Youth Band Composer Competition

January 04, 2023
28 entries from across the globe hope to claim the first prize and performances opportunities for their work if they win the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Composer Competition.


Speaial Award

2022 4BR Special Award

December 26, 2022
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — an organisation that in its 70th year has completely rejuvenated itself to prepare for future challenges and opportunities.


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National Youth Band launches Brass Building Blocks initiative

December 19, 2022
A partnership between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the Royal Marines Band Service aims to help young players develop their skills for free.


Give it a bash

Celebration presents for talented youngsters...

December 06, 2022
The National Youth and National Childrens' Band of Great Britain has just sent out 63 fantastic early Christmas presents.


Thumns up

New status boost for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

November 17, 2022
The outstanding work of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been recognised with National Youth Music Organisation status from Arts Council England.


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National Youth Band delight at funding stream award

November 04, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will continue to gain significant funding support for its work over the next three years following the latest Arts Council England announcement.


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National Youth Band to entertain at Royal Albert Hall

October 14, 2022
Martyn Brabbins will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Jordan Ashman

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 title

October 10, 2022
The superb 18 year old percussionist claims the prestigious BBC title with an extraordinary concerto performance


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National Youth Band ensemble provides Gramophone Awards fanfare

October 06, 2022
Members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided part of the entertainment for the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards.


Percussion finalits

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 Percussion Final

October 05, 2022
The 18 year old National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and Youth Brass 2000 player claims goes forward to the concerto final after reducing the jury to tears of emotional joy.


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Still time to audition for National Youth Bands

September 22, 2022
You still have the opportunity to audition for the National Youth and National Childrens' Bands of Great Britain via the RNCM in Manchester.


Hyperlink

Hyperlink premiere recorded by National Youth Brass Band

September 05, 2022
The world premiere performance of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' test-piece can now be enjoyed.


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National Youth removes lower limit for Composition Competition

August 19, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as removed the lower age limit for entrants to its Composition Competition.


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National Youth band opens composition competition

August 11, 2022
The NYBBGB has launched its Composition Competition with the winning entry being performed on the 2023 Summer Course.




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


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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