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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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.
