Yes, we did it again! We have now won this contest 7 times in a row. Well, almost in a row as the contest has been cancelled twice due to covid restrictions. It was great to be back on the … Read More
So, we made it to Butlins 2022! We had been working on this for ages, as we had been invited to perform the Gala concert on the Friday evening, then take part in the contest on the Sunday. Unfortunately, covid … Read More
We are delighted to be able to announce that our band has been voted 4 Bars Rest “Lower Section Band of the Year”! This is quite an accolade for us, given what a hugely difficult year it has been!
As the Birmingham Conservatoire’s “Youth Band in Residence”, we were invited to join their brass band in an afternoon of rehearsals with their famous conductors, Amos Miller & Ian Porthouse. After a break we then enjoyed a performance by some … Read More
The Corby Lottery supports Youth Brass 2000, in that from each ticket purchased a significant donation is made to our band. Not only is this an important source of income for us, but you might win a jackpot prize of … Read More
We are honoured and delighted to be able to announce that we have been selected as the very first “Youth Band in Residence” at the famous Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. We are very much looking forward to working with the Conservatoire … Read More
During the 2020 coronavirus crisis where we couldn’t meet to rehearse etc, we participated in a joint project with Lions Youth. The result is “Starburst” by Dan Price. Our thanks go to Lions for their technical skills!
Like all bands, we haven’t been able to rehearse or perform since February this year!(2020). As the lockdown rules begin to ease slightly, we thought we’d take advantage of this and see if we could arrange some rehearsals whilst still … Read More
As with all “youth” organisations, our players have to move on once they reach an age where they can no longer take part in youth contests, where the upper age limit is strictly regulated. They can of course continue to … Read More
We did it again – we are the 2020 British Youth Open winning band! We always try to make a weekend of this event. We travel to Blackpool on the Friday evening, then spend most of Saturday in rehearsal in … Read More