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National; Youth Band

National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired

April 27, 2024
You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Radio3

National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast

April 21, 2024
The critically acclaimed performance of the Gavin Higgins' 'storming showpiece' by the National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Band can be heard on Radio 3 this week and beyond.


Gavin Higgins

National Youth Band comes of collaborative age in London

April 15, 2024
The musical collaboration between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Orchestra makes a huge artistic impression in the heart of London.


NYBBGB

NYBBGB ready for double Concerto performance

April 12, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to Liverpool and London this weekend to perform Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' with their National Youth Orchestra counterparts.


Black Dyke trio

Geoffrey Brand tribute marked by National Youth Brass Band and friends

April 07, 2024
Players young and old paid tribute to the great Geoffrey Brand at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Concert in Cardiff on the weekend.


Besson Horizons

New horizons for National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland

April 03, 2024
Young players from each country will enjoy new musical experiences thanks to partnership agreement supported by Besson.


NYBBGB

Easter principals stand National Youth Band in good stead

March 31, 2024
The talented young performers on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course have been working hard ahead of a busy concert schedule.


NYBBGB

Open Day invitation from National Youth Band

March 29, 2024
If you want to find out more about being part of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain then head to Taunton on Friday 5th April — and its free.


NYBBGB

Concerto Grosso collaboration for National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra

February 24, 2024
Performances of Gavin Higgins' epic work will be given in Liverpool and London in April as ensembles prepare to showcase major works.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band to bring musical focus on Fragile Earth

February 03, 2024
A major new commission from Sir Karl Jenkins will be given its world premiere by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in April in Cardiff.


Joshua Parkhill

Parkhill shines to claim National Youth Band Conducting title

January 17, 2024
Joshua Parkhill has won the 2023 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conducting Competition.


Higgins

Concerto focus ahead for Higgins

January 14, 2024
The world premiere of his new French Horn work heralds an exciting Concerto period for composer Gavin Higgins.


NYBBGB Conductors

Conducting finalists ready for Army led test

January 12, 2024
Four talented young conductors will head to Tidworth tomorrow for the final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Competition hosted by British Army Music.


aMBASSADORS

Ambassador addition to National Youth Brass Band set-up

December 13, 2023
A new Ambassador Band has been created to add to the elite music making performance experiences of members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


NYBBGB

Quartet of finalists announced for NYBBGB Young Conductor Competition

November 22, 2023
Andreas Ashikkis, Felicity Cliffe, Joshua Parkhill and Craig Sanders will compete for the 2023 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Prize.


Geoffrey Brand

National Youth Band of Great Britain to pay musical homage to Brand

November 08, 2023
The legacy and influence of Geoffrey Brand will be marked next year in a special concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


King

National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain launches Conducting Competition

September 25, 2023
NYBBGB Conducting Competition offers opportunity to work with the talented youngsters and be mentored by Prof David King.


Thoas Fountain

Interview with Thomas Fountain

August 13, 2023
We catch up with the newly appointed Principal Trumpet of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra — the latest in a distinguished line of young brass band players making their mark in the professional ranks.


Aueicne

National Youth Band Ambassadors entertain in the heart of London

August 13, 2023
The Ambassadors Band of the NYBBGB headed to a musical corner of Trafalgar Square to entertain their latest global audience.


Besoon

Hear! Hear!

August 06, 2023
Besson adds its congratulations to the National Youth and National Children's Bands of Great Britain following their successful courses.


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Repeat curtain calls for National Youth Brass Band

August 06, 2023
Conductor Sarah Ioannides had to return to the stage time and again to accept the applause following the National Youth Band of Great Britain's end of course concert at Saffron Walden


NYBBGB

Giving something back...

August 03, 2023
Hattie Nuttall and Will Bennett are two youngsters determined to invest their time and energy back into the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


the winenrs

Solo Champions shine on NYBBGB course

August 02, 2023
Daniel Marsh and Victoria Alvarez take the honours after an exceptional Harry Mortimer Solo Competition on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course.


Ashman

Ashman looks to inspire next generation of percussion stars

August 01, 2023
Jordan Ashman is making sure that the next generation of young percussion players can enjoy the opportunities that the National Children's Band and the National Youth Band can offer.


nybbgb23

National Youth Band sticks to its principals

July 31, 2023
The principal seats and the Harry Mortimer Award winners have been decided on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Course.




Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Player

2025 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So much individual talent shone in the banding world in 2025 — but one player was the shining star of them all.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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