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aLLEN vIZUTTI

Vizzutti to join National Youth course

March 01, 2019
The brilliant American trumpet star Allen Vizzutti will be the guest soloist with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this April.


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National Youth auditions at RNCM

February 13, 2019
If you want to audition for the National Children's Band or the National Youth Band of Great Britain, then you can go along to the RNCM in Manchester on 23rd February.


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National Youth acclaim for Barbican performance

November 06, 2018
The performance of the National Youth Band of Great Britain alongside the London Symphony Orchestra for James MacMillan's 'For the Fallen' has gained critical acclaim — and you can hear why.


Sorely

National Youth prepare for MacMillan world premiere with LSO

November 01, 2018
The youngsters of the National Youth Brass Band will be part of a world premiere of a new James McMillan (above) work at the Barbican in London this weekend, inspired by the war poet Charles Sorley.


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National Youth start working with Tovey's performance principals

July 29, 2018
The National Youth Band of Great Britain is working hard at Repton School under the batons of Bramwell Tovey and Dudley Bright.


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National Youth ready to showcase 66th anniversary talent

April 04, 2018
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be showcasing its latest generation of music talent under Bramwell Tovey this weekend.


Tovey

National Youth Band heads west for April showcase

March 21, 2018
Bramwell Tovey and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to Cheltenham and Wells this April for their end of course concerts — with an Open Day opportunity on offer too.


National Youth

Great entertainment in store for National Youth concerts

July 28, 2017
If you anywhere near Derbyshire then get along to hear the National Children's Band of Great Britain today and the National Youth Band in a few days time...


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National Youth Band retains funding levels from new education stream

June 28, 2017
A change in funding streams means the National Youth Band of Great Britain will maintain its full funding for the next two years — and hopefully beyond.


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National Youth Band set for Easter offerings

April 14, 2017
If you want to hear the National Youth Band of Great Britain at the end of their Easter Course, then you can do so, this weekend.


Dark Ateries

Trio in BBC Radio 3 Dark Arteries spotlight

April 12, 2017
Bramwell Tovey and Philip Cobb joined Gavin Higgins on BBC Radio 3 ahead of the composer's world premiere of his Dark Arteries suite which will be played by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain during April.


National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain

National Youth and Children's Bands announce audition dates

March 23, 2017
If you want to try and get place on the National Youth and National Children's Bands of Great Britain then get along to an audition — and you get a great freebie thrown in too!


Open Day

National Youth Band Open Day offers exciting possibilities for young stars

March 17, 2017
If you want to be a player with the National Youth Band of Great Britain, then make sure you go along to their forthcoming Open Day.


Dark Arteries

Dark Arteries suite set for Barbican premiere

January 07, 2017
A brand new suite created from the acclaimed 'Dark Arteries' ballet score by Gavin Higgins will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band in London in April.


Peter Smith

Manx strengthens Golden National Youth links

November 08, 2016
The Manx Youth Band has strengthened its links to the National Youth Band of Great Britain organisations by becoming a 'Gold Friend'.


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National Youth gains more Friends

August 14, 2016
After another highly successful series of concerts, the National Youth and Children's Bands of Great Britain are gaining more and more new Friends...


Philip Smith

Interview with Philip Smith

August 07, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great Philip Smith before he led the 2016 National Youth Band of Great Britain in concert in Morley.


Mareika Gray

Interview with Mareika Gray

August 07, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Mareika Gray at the 2016 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course


Philip SMITH

National Youth start work under Tovey, Smith and Gray

August 01, 2016
The talented youngsters on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain summer course have started work under the batons of a trio of conductors and renowned tutors.


Philip Smith

Tovey and Smith ready to lead National Youth

July 26, 2016
Bramwell Tovey and Philip Smith set to lead National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


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Open Day invite to National Youth Band of Great Britain

July 10, 2016
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be holding its annual Open Day in Harrogate on Tuesday 2nd August. All are welcome!


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National Youth stick to principals

March 27, 2016
The principal players have been chosen for the Easter course of the National Youth Band of Great Britain.


Jamie Phillips

National Youth ready Easter course and concerts

March 24, 2016
There is an exciting line-up of conducting and playing talent with the National Youth Band of Great Britain this year — and a fantastic programme of music to enjoy in concert as well.


Jamie Phillips

National Youth to be led by Halle conductor

February 10, 2016
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be conducted by the charismatic Jamie Phillips on their forthcoming Easter course.


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National Youth auditions

October 30, 2015
There have been some changes in dates for auditions for the National Childrens and National Youth Bands of Great Britain.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


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


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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