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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.


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.




NYBBGB

Tynan becomes NYBBGB Young Conductor winner

January 17 • The Black Dyke Band solo Eb tuba player shines his light to claim the title honours with the baton in Tidworth.


Chinnor

New direction at Chinnor

January 17 • Chris Andrews takes the baton alongside a trio of new signings as the band looks forward to making its First Section debut at Stevenage.


webster

Wonderful response to charity concert

January 17 • A concert to help raise funds for a young family man with a close connection to the old banding world has already gained a wonderful response of support.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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