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Youth Brass 2000

Workshop boosts for Youth Brass 2000 contest preparation

March 01, 2024
The young players of Youth Brass 2000 will benefit from extra workshop tuition ahead of their contest appearances in Cheltenham and Palanga.


Elise Hale

Young brass band reporter claims BBC Award

June 21, 2023
16 year old Elise Hale will have the opportunity to share her passion for 'Brassing Around' with a national BBC audience.


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La Dolce Vita...

August 25, 2022
Youth Brass 2000 enjoy the good life on tour in Italy....


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Youth Brass 2000 looks towards the future

May 11, 2022
One of the leading youth bands in the UK continues to look to inspire future generations of youngsters.


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2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year

December 25, 2021
The superb Youth Brass 2000 add yet another accolade to their roll of honour as they become the 2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year.


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Report & Result: 2021 Youth Brass in Concert

November 20, 2021
Youth Brass 2000 takes the spoils in the Youth contest at Sage Gateshead as there's smiles everywhere as performers thrive performing live again


Gary Fountain

Fountain of Youth

September 14, 2021
The hugely respected Gary Fountain becomes the Resident Conductor of the multi-award winning Youth Brass 2000 Band.


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Staycation success for Youth Brass 2000

August 16, 2021
A great mini tour to London saw Youth Brass 2000 entertain the crowds under the baton of MD, Chris Jeans.


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Youth Brass 2000 return to live performance

June 24, 2021
The title winning youth band has combined hard work and an innovative approach to ensure safety and enjoyment for their players on their performance return.


Cathy Fountain

Fountain of inspiration takes final bow

June 11, 2021
Cathy Fountain has stepped down from her role as Resident Musical Director of Youth Brass 2000.


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Higher education link for Youth Brass 2000

December 09, 2020
The award winning Youth Brass 2000 Band is to become the first Youth Band in Residence at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.


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Geneva to help English Youth in Palanga

February 12, 2020
The Geneva Group will help Youth Brass 2000 in their European title assault with a duo of tubas


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Interview with Youth Brass 2000

April 02, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Chris Jeans of the 2019 National Youth Champions of Great Britain, Youth Brass 2000.


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Youth Brass 2000 takes military steps towards Montreux

February 02, 2019
The defending Premier Section European Youth Champion is taking more steps in the direction of Montreux.


Matt Gee

Alumni return to inspire Youth Brass 2000 to future success

November 10, 2018
Former principal players of Youth Brass 2000 have returned this weekend to help inspire the current line-up to further success.


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Youth Brass 2000 enjoys ambassadorial role to City of Culture

July 09, 2018
Youth Brass 2000 certainly enjoyed their trip to Leeuwarden — the 2018 European City of Culture


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Youth Brass 3000 plus take City of Culture by storm

July 01, 2018
Over 3000 people packed into the main square of the European City of Culture to hear Youth Brass 2000 perform this week


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Youth Brass 2000 gains percussive support

June 05, 2018
The newly crowned European Youth Champion will gain support from Centre Stage Percussion over the next three years.


Utrecht

Report & Result: 2018 European Youth Championships: Premier Section

May 06, 2018
Youth Brass 2000 finally adds the European title to their amazing list of contest achievements — with the desire for more to be added in the future.


Warwick Arts Centre

Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Championship Section

April 22, 2018
Youth Brass 2000 retains its Championship Section title in Warwickshire with a polished win to head to Utrecht full of confidence.


Salford University

Report & Results: 2017 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Championship Section

April 02, 2017
Youth Brass 2000 claims a fourth consecutive National title to book their place in Utrecht in 2018.


Chris Jeans Youth Brass 2000

2017 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment details announced

February 02, 2017
The list of the competing bands who will take part at next weekend's 2017 Action Medical Youth Research Entertainment Championships of Great Britain has been announced.


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Results: 2016 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships

February 14, 2016
Youth Brass 2000 claim another 2016 title as Wigan Youth Zone takes Junior Ensemble honours in Blackpool.


Thomas Fountain

Geneva congratulates Fountain success

April 16, 2014
Thomas Fountain has been winning awards on his Geneva instrument.


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From little acorns at Foresters...

July 25, 2013
Two rising stars of the Foresters Brass and Youth Brass 2000 organisation are enjoying their time on a National course...




Bolton Crown Court

Brass band conductor sentenced for abuse of position of trust

July 2 • Sam Olsson is sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 18 by a person in a position of trust.


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BBE announces partnership with donations platform

July 2 • Brass Band England member bands can benefit from an easy way to gain cashless donations.


Mead in Japan

No fatigue for touring Mead

July 2 • Steven Mead has just return from tours of Japan and Australia with China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to come.


Wainstone Cup

Sextet after big money at Dr Martin contest

July 2 • Six bands will look to claim a large slice of prize money at the Dr Martin Wainstone Cup contest this weekend in Yarm.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Hathersage Band

July 2 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Linthwaite Band

July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet. . Would you like to be a part of the process to lead & shape the future of the band? Newport Borough Brass Band are looking for a dynamic Principal Cornet player to lead the team.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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