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NYBBS

Fun and friendship key ingredients to NYBBS success

July 29, 2025
A fantastic week of music making in Perthshire was rounded off with a memorable triptych concert.


NYBBS

Perth ready for trio of NYBBS music makers

July 25, 2025
Perth Concert Hall will host the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland later today — so if you are around why not pop along and enjoy them showcasing their talents.


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Skills and creativity boosted on NYBBS Course

July 24, 2025
In addition to the music making the players on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer course are learning extra skills.


NYBSS

Scottish youth ready for music making and fun

July 18, 2025
170 youngsters will be heading to Strathallan to enjoy themselves on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course.


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NYBBS talent to showcase in Perth

July 15, 2025
The annual National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course will conclude with a concert at Perth Concert Hall.


Smiles

All Scottish smiles in Strathallan

April 24, 2025
The youngsters and staff on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter Course certainly enjoyed themselves.


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Scottish youngsters enjoy Trinity link

October 09, 2024
Youngsters on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Childrens' Band Summer Course have enjoyed completing their Trinity Arts Award research


pLAYERS

Scottish talent gains NYBBS Awards

August 29, 2024
A number of the talented young players on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer Course in Strathallan were presented with well deserved awards.


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Awards and accolades for NYBBS young performers

August 13, 2024
The young players of the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland have gained well deserved awards and accolades for their music making on their Summer Course.


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NYBBS ready for Evans tribute

August 09, 2024
Bands from across the world will join the trio of National Youth Bands of Scotland this weekend for a musical tribute to the late great Richard Evans.


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Ensemble ethos as principals decided at NYBBS

August 06, 2024
Its all for one and one for all in Perthshire as the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland work hard under their conductors and tutors.


SBBA

Numbers grow for NYBBS

July 18, 2024
Almost 200 talented young performers will enjoy the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer Course experience this year — and one that will celebrate the legacy of the late, great Richard Evans.


Richard Evans

Evans celebration takes tartan shape in Scotland

May 31, 2024
A great day of music making, entertainment and fun is being planned by the Scottish Brass Band Association to honour the one and only Richard Evans.


eASTER

Different vibe provides Easter progress for NYBBS

April 20, 2024
The recent Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has seen great progress made by its young players.


Alan Fernie

Fernie inspires new compositional talent

April 18, 2024
Alan Fernie has used his vast experience to help inspire youngsters on the recent National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Easter course to try out their composer skills.


National Youth

Easter treats on show at National Youth Band of Scotland

April 11, 2024
The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland have been enjoying their Easter Course in Strathallan.


NYBBS

New NYBBS for 2024

December 01, 2023
Applications can now be made to be part of the trio of 2024 National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland.


NYBBSS

NYBBS stars to shine in Orkney

August 22, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland will be heard in Orkney next month at the International Science Festival.


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NYBBS principals gain Besson congratulations

August 10, 2023
Besson Musical Instruments has supported the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland's Principal Ensemble as they wow audiences with their performances.


Marsalis

NYBBS gain acclaim from a King and a Duke

August 10, 2023
A memorable National Youth Brass Band of Scotland course came to a close last weekend with Wynton Marsalis and the Duke of Edinburgh on hand to enjoy the music making.


Scotland

Thumbs up for NYBBS tutors

August 06, 2023
The team of tutors on the recent National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland summer course have been given a big thumbs up by the conductors and organisers.


NYBBS

Ready for action in Perth...

August 05, 2023
The three National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland are ready for their showcases performances at Perth Concert Hall.


Solo winners

Soloists shine on NYBBS course

August 03, 2023
There has been plenty of great playing on show in Perthshire as the talented young performers on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland showcased their solo talents.


NYBBS

Busy start to NYBBS Course

August 01, 2023
There has been plenty to keep the players busy on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland courses in Perthshire.


NYBBS

New arts award link for Scottish Children's Band

July 31, 2023
Former NYBBS player Carole Ednie will be a 'Trinity Champion' to help boost creativity, curiosity, confidence and communication skills.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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