NYBBGB FRIENDS
If you’re a fan of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, you can make a real difference by joining the NYBB & NCBB Friends.
This is an organisation set up for the mutual benefit of its members and of the two bands it supports. Membership is open to anyone – former members, parents and friends of current members and all who admire these two flagships of the world of brass bands.
From just £2.50 a month, you can help give Britain’s most talented young musicians an amazing opportunity to take their talent to new frontiers and keep brass band music alive and kicking. Your contribution not only helps to develop a new generation of brass players and percussionists; it also enables the NYBB and NCBB to meet other young people nationwide.
With no direct government funding, the NYBB and NCBB hugely values the kindness of people like you. In return for your friendship we are pleased to show our gratitude through a variety of benefits that will bring you closer to the country’s biggest brass band. “The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the leadership of Artistic Director, Bramwell Tovey shines like a constellation of stars” Review from a concert at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.
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Silver Friend - £60+
Gold Friend - £120+
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Examples of how your donation will help the NYBB & NCBB:
Silver £60 (or £5 per month)
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Gold £120 (or £10 per month)
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To join the NYBBGB Friends or to buy membership as a gift simply click and download the application form below, fill it out and post it to us. If you would like any further information please contact Lisa Fitzgerald-Lombard, Administrator of the Friends at nybbgbfriends@hotmail.co.uk
Come and Join the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at 60
Britain’s flagship youth brass band which celebrates its 60th anniversary at Easter with concerts in Weston super-mare and London is looking for former members from across the country to join the celebrations.
The prestigious 80-strong National Youth Brass Band of Great (NYBB of GB), which has met for week-long residential courses twice a year since its creation, has seen more than 3,000 musicians perform and train with the band since its first course in Bradford six decades ago. The Easter course will be held at Taunton School, Somerset between 31 March and 7 April.
Philip Biggs, the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain’s Administrator said: “We are really looking forward to the 60th anniversary of the band. And importantly, we are looking to track down as many former members of the band to come and celebrate with the band as possible.
“We are looking to hold a reunion for former members on the 6 and 7 April. These will be a great opportunity for former members to come and meet friends old and new. And some will be given the chance to perform with an Alumni band too.”
The band, which is conducted by its Artistic Director, Maestro Bramwell Tovey, will be holding a celebratory pre-concert party in Weston-Supermare.
Most brass section in every major symphony orchestra around the world has members who started out with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. In addition, most of the UK’s leading brass bands have a significant membership of former National Youth Brass Band players.
To join the Friends or to buy membership as a gift, send a cheque made payable to NYBB c/o ADDRESS REQUIRED Membership: £25 for single ticket (both concerts) or £40 for 2 tickets (both concerts.)
