Members of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) are to perform the Scottish premiere of a new work by one of the UK's most high-profile composers.

'The Heart of Hidden Flame' by Paul Mealor will be given its premiere at an open rehearsal during its Easter residential course on Wednesday, April 6th, at 6.30pm in the chapel of Strathallan School.

Dedicated

The work, which was commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) in association with NYBBS, is dedicated to the composer's great uncle, a former president of the Welsh Brass Band Association.

Ahead of the performance, which takes place with support from Creative Scotland, SBBA President Carrie Boax told 4BR: "There is huge excitement among NYBBS members and our talented team of house and tutorial staff as we look forward to the premiere of Paul's terrific new work."

There is huge excitement among NYBBS members and our talented team of house and tutorial staff as we look forward to the premiere of Paul's terrific new workSBBA President Carrie Boax

Intensive rehearsals

NYBBS members have been enjoying a few days of intensive rehearsals in the attractive surroundings of Strathallan School, where they have been enjoying rehearsing under conductors Russell Gray, John Boax and Richard Evans.

Entry to the open rehearsal is free, and will also include information for parents on the summer courses and the senior NYBBS' forthcoming tour of Norway.