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In this interview I caught up with Stephanie Jonas to talk about her banding journey so far, the impact of being a member of the NYBBGB has had on her playing and what it means to be a representative in the Besson Horizons programme.

An Interview with Besson Horizons NYBBGB Representative: Matthew Hurst 2026 marks the third year of the Besson Horizons programme, in partnership with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) and National Jugend Brass Band (NJBB) of Switzerland. This programme aims to connect talented, young musicians from the UK and Switzerland and offer them the opportunity to develop their playing, experience new places and make new friends. This year's representatives from