The Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships Committee (YRBBC) has announced the second tranche of 3-year bursary awards given to the recipient of the 'Youngest Player' award in each section of the Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships.
Awards
In 2023 the awards were made to Ella Fletcher (cornet) from Unite the Union; Finlay Brown (percussion) from Chapeltown Silver; Emrys Osbron (Bb Bass) from Emley Band; Oliver Thompson (percussion) from Garforth Band and Seb McGlade (trombone) from Loxley Silver.
The 2024 bursary awards have now been conformed and will go to Sam Dodd (Eb Bass) from Horbury Victoria; Glyn Stokes (cornet) from Strata Brass; Lauren Wood (cornet) from Drighlington Band; Sophie Dunkley (horn) from Wakefield Metropolitan and Seb McGlade (trombone) from Loxley Silver.
Showcase Imps
Regional Secretary, Robert Turnbull told 4BR: "The 2024 awards will run through to 2026 to encourage these outstanding young prospects to enjoy their brass band development as players. We are also delighted to confirm that the awards will be made again in 2025."
In addition to the bursary help the players have also been given the opportunity to showcase their talents in concert with the Yorkshire Imperial Band.
The event takes place on Sunday October 13th (2.00pm) at Leeds University, Clothworkers Concert Hall. Leeds (LS2 3AR)
In addition to the bursary help the players have also been given the opportunity to showcase their talents in concert with the Yorkshire Imperial Band4BR
Invaluable experience
MD Garry Hallas told 4BR: "We are delighted to support these stars of the future and to give them invaluable experience of showcasing their talents.
in Yorkshire, will support the concert by attending and giving these young players the encouragement they need for the future of brass banding in Yorkshire. We hope people will come and hear the very best of the next generation right on their doorstep."
