The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will look to celebrate its 70th anniversary this year with an outreach project to try and link up with as many former alumni as possible.
Connect
It is being headed by Funding Development Manager Louise Shaw, who told 4BR: "We've been working hard to connect with former members and associates of the band.
The results have been highly encouraging which resulted in some fabulous work and bringing about the formation of The NYBBGB Alumni and Associates committee."
Register
An Alumni & Associate online registration form has already attracted nearly 600 members to a Facebook group, whilst interest has been further captured by the concert given by the National Youth Brass Band Reunion Band at the Butlins Festival of Brass.
Speaking to 4BR, CEO Mark Bromley added: "The formulation of the Alumni and Associate committee is very exciting and what we've found is that there is a vast amount of love and support for the band."
The formulation of the Alumni and Associate committee is very exciting and what we've found is that there is a vast amount of love and support for the bandCEO Mark Bromley
Chairperson
The Alumni & Associates are now inviting applications for a chairperson to lead the new committee.
Those interested can contact Louise Shaw on louise.shaw@nybbgb.org.uk The closing date for applications is Friday the 4th March.
In addition, the newly formed group are inviting Alumni and Associate players to form a band for a reunion as part of the Easter course in Harrogate.
The day will include a welcome reception, an opportunity to see a private rehearsal with the NYBBGB, food and time to rehearse and perform with the NYBBGB reunion band.
Further information:
Tickets available: https://bit.ly/nybbgbalumnireunion
If you are an Alumni or Associate of the band, please register your details here (this includes Chairperson applications): www.nybbgb.org.uk/about/alumni/signup
You can find the Alumni and Associates Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/groups/nybbgb.alumni
