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Nielsen

Thomas Nielsen becomes new LPO co-principal trumpet

April 12, 2023
Former National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain principal cornet player becomes co-principal trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.


Marines

Royal Marines, National Youth Band and a dog called Bongo ready for Brum

April 12, 2023
There will another great chance to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Birmingham — with some great partnership attractions.


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Principals on show at Stoller Hall

April 08, 2023
The principal players and their talented colleagues of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be on show at Stoller Hall later today — with a second helping in Brum next week.


NYBBGB

Suited and booted for sold out action...

April 06, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has already sold out in Manchester — but you can hear them again in Birmingham later this month — along with a dog called Bongo!


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Victorian past inspires National Youth players

April 05, 2023
A visit by the Queen Victoria's Brass Consort has given the young players on this year's Easter Course a remarkable experience of brass banding's past.


NYBBGB

Easter treats in store for National Youth Band players

April 03, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is currently busy rehearsing at Repton School ahead of an exciting concert appearance at Stoller Hall in Manchester this weekend.


NYBBGB

Stars gather to support National Youth Brass Band music making

March 16, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Alumni Reunion Band and Brett Baker's Alumni All Star Sextet will provide a great musical aperitif for the NYBBGB's Easter concert in Manchester.


Daniel Hall

Monarch tribute claims Composer Award for Hall

February 22, 2023
A work that pays tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II claims the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Composer Competition accolade for Daniel Hall.


Composers

Composer appeal for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain competition

January 30, 2023
The chancel of writing for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has seen works from all corners of the globe battle for a finalist place.


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Thrilling response to National Youth Band Composer Competition

January 04, 2023
28 entries from across the globe hope to claim the first prize and performances opportunities for their work if they win the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Composer Competition.


Speaial Award

2022 4BR Special Award

December 26, 2022
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — an organisation that in its 70th year has completely rejuvenated itself to prepare for future challenges and opportunities.


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National Youth Band launches Brass Building Blocks initiative

December 19, 2022
A partnership between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the Royal Marines Band Service aims to help young players develop their skills for free.


Give it a bash

Celebration presents for talented youngsters...

December 06, 2022
The National Youth and National Childrens' Band of Great Britain has just sent out 63 fantastic early Christmas presents.


Thumns up

New status boost for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

November 17, 2022
The outstanding work of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been recognised with National Youth Music Organisation status from Arts Council England.


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National Youth Band delight at funding stream award

November 04, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will continue to gain significant funding support for its work over the next three years following the latest Arts Council England announcement.


Raeady

National Youth Band to entertain at Royal Albert Hall

October 14, 2022
Martyn Brabbins will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Jordan Ashman

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 title

October 10, 2022
The superb 18 year old percussionist claims the prestigious BBC title with an extraordinary concerto performance


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National Youth Band ensemble provides Gramophone Awards fanfare

October 06, 2022
Members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided part of the entertainment for the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards.


Percussion finalits

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 Percussion Final

October 05, 2022
The 18 year old National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and Youth Brass 2000 player claims goes forward to the concerto final after reducing the jury to tears of emotional joy.


NYBBGB

Still time to audition for National Youth Bands

September 22, 2022
You still have the opportunity to audition for the National Youth and National Childrens' Bands of Great Britain via the RNCM in Manchester.


Hyperlink

Hyperlink premiere recorded by National Youth Brass Band

September 05, 2022
The world premiere performance of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' test-piece can now be enjoyed.


Score

National Youth removes lower limit for Composition Competition

August 19, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as removed the lower age limit for entrants to its Composition Competition.


NYBBGB

National Youth band opens composition competition

August 11, 2022
The NYBBGB has launched its Composition Competition with the winning entry being performed on the 2023 Summer Course.


Mallinson and Ashman

Interview with Phoebe Mallinson and Jordan Ashman

August 06, 2022
We catch up with two of the young stars of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as they prepare to perform with the band at its 70th anniversary concert in London this evening.


Martyn Brabbins

Interview with Martyn Brabbins

August 05, 2022
4BR catches up with the Music Director of English National Opera as he prepares to lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on their 70th anniversary concert in London this weekend.




mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Brighouse

Brighouse to keep tradition going to the sound of dance

August 30 • Brighouse & Rastrick's famous massed band concerts keep going strong, thanks to shared values, an appreciation of dance music, and guest soloist Roger Webster.


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Cambrian Brass

August 30 • New to Aberystwyth this September? Live in the Cambrian region and missing banding? Join us on Friday evenings and be part of a new, growing band with exciting plans for the year ahead!


Hathersage Band

August 28 • BASS TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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