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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.


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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.


Dowdeswell

Dowdeswell delivers eye-popping inspiration on National Youth course

August 04, 2022
The Yamaha trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell took a trip to Taunton this week to deliver an inspirational masterclass for everyone to hear...


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Brabbins leads musical principals at Taunton

August 03, 2022
The conductor of English National Opera is in Taunton preparing the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain for its 70th anniversary concert.


Graham

Interview with Peter Graham

August 02, 2022
We catch up with the composer of 'Hyperlink' to find out more about the work being premiered this weekend by the National Youth Band of Great Britain — and then played again at the National Finals in October.


Shah

Awards round off memorable course for Childrens' Band

July 31, 2022
The Summer Course of the National Childrens Band of Great Britain came to a memorable conclusion at Well Cathedral on this week.


Bromley

Interview with Mark Bromley

July 22, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain to find out what they have been up to and what is in store on their their annual courses this year.


Nardus Williams

National Youth Band ready for celebration

July 21, 2022
World premieres, inspirational conductors and brilliant soloists will get together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the National Youth Band of Great Britain over the next two weeks.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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