On 2nd April 2017, we successfully defended our title at the National Youth Championships of Great Britain. Below is a message from our Artistic Director – Chris Jeans following this fabulous result…I am so proud of every member of the … Read More
On 2nd April 2017, we successfully defended our title at the National Youth Championships of Great Britain. This was our third successful title defence in a row and an unprecedented fourth consecutive win, meaning we have been the continuously reigning … Read More
Fancy wallowing in nostalgia? Or maybe you want to show your parents what life in Youth Brass 2000 is like? Possibly, you are new to Youth Brass 2000 and you want to see what we get up to? Visit our … Read More
Well, it seems Blackpool has come and gone again! Our fantastic West Side Story set wowed the music adjudicator where we came 1st, but in spite of a brilliant set, costumes and choreography it just didn’t hit the spot for the … Read More
Here’s a message from Don Collins, our chairman about the forthcoming National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course. Some exciting news……The Easter course this year is to be held in my home town of Uppingham at the … Read More
We’ve done it again – we’ve won the youth section of the British Open at Preston! We’ve now won this contest 5 years in a row! The adjudicator was simply blown away with our performance – very complimentary indeed! Our … Read More
Here’s what British Bandsman had to say about our Butlins 2017 performance! “5. Youth Brass 2000 (Chris Jeans) A stunning opener from defending champion Youth Brass 2000, Philip Harper’s ‘Beyond the Tamar’ displaying what is an incredibly rich sound for … Read More
We made our annual trip to Skegness again this year, and the threat of snow didn’t materialise! Our performance of Philip Harper’s Beyond the Tamar received highly positive reviews, but a ninth Mineworkers title eluded us as we were pipped … Read More
Against a formidable lineup, we have been crowned “Youth Band of the Year” by the well-known online brass magazine, 4barsrest! click here to go to the 4barsrest site where all the winners of the various sections are listed.
Our chairman Don Collins has been interviewed by Harborough FM. He talks about the history of the band and how it came to be, and many other aspects of our band, including contesting and concerts. He also mentions the concert … Read More