Katrina Marzella will be helping youngsters in North Yorkshire get a taste of all things brass this weekend.

The Yamaha artist is taking part in a 'Big Brass Day!' on Sunday 1st December at Tadcaster Grammar School.

Free

The FREE event is being run by the youth music charity NYMAZ who are inviting young brass players to explore different styles of music, play alongside professional musicians, learn new skills, attend workshops and meet leading performers.

The Big Brass Day is aimed at musicians aged up to 18 years old who are at Grade 4 and above and participants will also have the opportunity to play with and learn from special guests, the Brass Quintet from the Halle Symphony Orchestra.

Players will also be able to rehearse and join the County Youth Big Band, run by the North Yorkshire Music Service.

Supporting

NYMAZ Director, Sarah McWatt told 4BR: "This is now the third in our recent series of free Big Brass Day events. Brass music is in our DNA in North Yorkshire and at NYMAZ we are firmly committed to supporting young musicians across the county. This workshop will enable them to explore different styles of brass playing and refine their technique.

We have some of the UK's finest brass talent joining us to teach and inspire our home-grown talent and take their playing to the next level."

Fantastic

Meanwhile, Katrina Marzella added: "Throughout 2019, the Big Brass Day series has offered an array of fantastic learning opportunities to young brass musicians across North Yorkshire.

For our December session, we are joined by the Halle Brass Quintet. Participants will be able to listen to this world-class group perform and have the opportunity to learn from them in rehearsals and masterclasses as well as play alongside them.

"It's a pleasure to lead young players in these events: They get so much out it and it is wonderful to see their development and enjoyment!"

It's a pleasure to lead young players in these events: They get so much out it and it is wonderful to see their development and enjoyment!Katrina Marzella

Pleasure

Halle's Education Director Steve Pickett added: "It's a real pleasure for the Halle to engage with vibrant organisations such as NYMAZ and Orchestras Live — and we know the young people are going to have a really fabulous day."

More information:

All brass players up to 18 years old and Grade 4 standard and over are welcome. Book your free place at https://bigbrassdaythree.eventbrite.co.uk

For more information contact Alysha at alysha@nymaz.org.uk or call 01904 543382. Please also visit they can check www.nymaz.org.uk or www.twitter.com/NYMAZmusic