NYBBGB Announce Details for Children's Band 20th Anniversary Concert

NYBBGB Children's Band Celebrate 20 Years

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a spectacular concert on August 2nd, 2024, at the Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester. This milestone event will feature the talent of guest soloist Daniel Marsh and will be conducted by Lynda Nicholson, both of whom are alumni of NYBBGB.

The Programme

The band, led by Lynda Nicholson, (who is not only a former member or the NYBBGB, but also conducted the Children's Band's first course), is set for a brilliant afternoon of music.

The concert promises a rich and varied programme, showcasing the versatility and talent of the NYBBGB musicians, as well as the concert's featured soloist, Daniel Marsh.

First Half:

Festmusik der Stadt Wein – Strauss arr. Fernie

The Mandalorian – Ludwig Goransson arr. Tim Middleton

Kennesaw Mountain Blues – Stephen Bulla

Nocturne – Torstein Aargaard Nilsen

Capriccio Brillante – Herman Bellstedt arr. Sandy Smith, featuring Daniel Marsh

The King’s March – Jeremiah Clarke arr. Nicholson

The Pioneers – Philip Sparke

Interval

Second Half:

• Mega-Mix – Charlotte Graham

• Celebration – Ronald Bell arr. Kirby Shaw, featuring the Choir

• Kuna Karamu – Traditional African arr. Sally Albrecht, featuring the Choir

• Bhangra Dance – Stephen Roberts

• Mid All the Traffic – Leonard Ballantine

• Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma arr. Bill Geldard, featuring Daniel Marsh

• Opus One – Cy Oliver arr. Bill Geldard
  

Event Details

The 20th Anniversary Concert of the NYBBGB will take place at 2 pm on August 2nd, 2024, at the Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester.

It's sure to be an afternoon of extraordinary music, reflecting on two decades of excellence and looking forward to the future of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.