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Mallinson and Ashman

Interview with Phoebe Mallinson and Jordan Ashman

August 06, 2022
We catch up with two of the young stars of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as they prepare to perform with the band at its 70th anniversary concert in London this evening.


Martyn Brabbins

Interview with Martyn Brabbins

August 05, 2022
4BR catches up with the Music Director of English National Opera as he prepares to lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on their 70th anniversary concert in London this weekend.


Dowdeswell

Dowdeswell delivers eye-popping inspiration on National Youth course

August 04, 2022
The Yamaha trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell took a trip to Taunton this week to deliver an inspirational masterclass for everyone to hear...


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Brabbins leads musical principals at Taunton

August 03, 2022
The conductor of English National Opera is in Taunton preparing the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain for its 70th anniversary concert.


Graham

Interview with Peter Graham

August 02, 2022
We catch up with the composer of 'Hyperlink' to find out more about the work being premiered this weekend by the National Youth Band of Great Britain — and then played again at the National Finals in October.


Shah

Awards round off memorable course for Childrens' Band

July 31, 2022
The Summer Course of the National Childrens Band of Great Britain came to a memorable conclusion at Well Cathedral on this week.


Bromley

Interview with Mark Bromley

July 22, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain to find out what they have been up to and what is in store on their their annual courses this year.


Nardus Williams

National Youth Band ready for celebration

July 21, 2022
World premieres, inspirational conductors and brilliant soloists will get together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the National Youth Band of Great Britain over the next two weeks.


BBC Young Musician of the Year

Brass band talent reaches category finals of BBC Young Musician of the Year

June 25, 2022
Five talented young brass band musicians have reached the Brass and Percussion Category Finals of the flagship BBC Young Musician of the Year competition.


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National Youth Band to premiere Hyperlink

June 20, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will give the world premiere of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' at the Royal College of Music.


National Youth

National Youth keeps celebrating

June 04, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's 'Celebration' CD continues to be a hit with supporters.


mEGA

Newbery spotlight in celebration concert

May 05, 2022
The talented principal cornet player of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be the featured soloist is a special concert this weekend.


Alumni

National Youth Alumni seek to support future talent

April 27, 2022
A new alumni initiative will help support the future generations of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Split

National Youth continues to gain high profile Air time

April 24, 2022
The National Youth Band of Great Britain continues to enjoy a high media profile with its latest musical performance.


Seacole

Many Lands to come together in Birmingham

April 21, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will join forces with The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, Collingwood for an exciting European prelude concert.


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National youth memories

April 18, 2022
There are plenty of fantastic images to enjoy from the recent National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.


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National Youth ready to celebrate principles

April 15, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is preparing to celebrate 70 years of inclusion and excellence at its Easter Concert in Huddersfield on Saturday evening.


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National Youth sticks to principals

April 11, 2022
The talented young players who will fill the principal seats on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course have been announced.


Andatonheim

Interview with Irene Anda and Grethe Tonheim

April 10, 2022
We catch up with conductor Irene Anda and Norwegian trombone star Grethe Tonheim as they prepare to inspire the young players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course in Harrogate.


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National Youth looks forward to celebration year

March 25, 2022
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will head to Huddersfield next month to start its inclusive concert series of 70th anniversary celebrations.


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National Youth look to add to alumni numbers

February 23, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is looking to get in touch with as many past members as possible.


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National Youth Band to celebrate ethos in music

February 12, 2022
The Easter Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will celebrate 70 years of history as well as the commitment to diversity and inclusion.


Anna Beresford

Monday interview with Anna Beresford

February 07, 2022
We catch up with the recent winner of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Weston Conducting Prize to find out more about her musical career, the competition and her future aspirations.


Martin

National Youth aim to Split the Air with music

February 01, 2022
A new work by Ivor Novello winning composer Martin Green and jointly commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be heard at the prestigious New Music Biennial festival.


John

Interview with John Maines

January 15, 2022
We catch up with with one of the inspirational figures behind the success of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain over the past 40 years or more..




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


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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