The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain was founded in 1952 and since them has only had six Music Advisors.
The National Children’s Band of Great Britain was formed in 2005 and Dr Nicholas Childs has been the Music Director since it’s formation.
They are listed below along with brief biographical details.
Dr Denis Wright OBE - 1952 - 15yrs
Geoffrey Brand - 1967 - 8 yrs
Arthur Butterworth - 1975 - 9 yrs
Dr. Roy Newsome - 1984 - 17yrs
Elgar Howarth - 2001 - 5yrs
Bramwell Tovey - 2006 - in position 2011
Dr Nicholas Childs - Music Director National Children’s Band 2005 – in position 2011
