3 (World Premiere) Open World - Jack Yagerline. Highly Commended, NYBBGB Young Composers Competition The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-03 | From The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
5 Land of the Long White Cloud – Philip Sparke The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
8 Pilgrim Song – Thomas Rive The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
10 Vita Destructa – Todd Smith The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
11 Hymn Tune St Clement - Rev Clement Cotteril Scholefield The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
6 Black Tears – Fraser Bremner The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
7 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? – Michel Legrand arr Lawrence Soloist James Fountain The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
4 Born To Battle – Symphony for Brass Band (2013) – Brenton Broadstock The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
A selection of pieces from the Youth Band concert in Blackburn cathedral, 10 August 2024 The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-14 | The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the baton of Guest Conductor Prof David King.The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, Guest Conductor Professor David King is assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests – two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland – on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
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1 James Cook Circumnavigator – Gilbert Vinter The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-10 | The theme of this summer concert is Music from the Antipodes. Taking place in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 10th August, the band is under the direction of Guest Conductor Professor David King, assisted by the winner of The NYBBGB Conducting Competition, Joshua Parkhill.The Guest Soloist for the evening is trumpet player James Fountain, and the band themselves are joined by two special guests - two players from The National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland - on a cultural exchange as part of the Besson Horizons programme.
14 Swing Low Sweet Chariot - Wallace Willis The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
11 Mid all the Traffic - Leonard Ballantine The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
12 Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma arr. Geldard. Tenor Horn Daniel Marsh. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
6 Bhangra Dance - Stephen Roberts The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
1 Festmusik der Stadt Wein - Richard Strauss arr. Fernie The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
2 The Mandalorian - Ludwig Goransson arr. Middleton The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
3 Nocturne - Torstein Aargaard Nilsen The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
9 World Premiere. Mega-Mix - Charlotte Graham The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
10 Celebration - Ronald Bell arr. Shaw. Choir conducted by Lucie Hall. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
13 Opus One - Cy Oliver arr. Geldard The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
5 Greensleeves - Traditional arr. Snell. Tenor Horn Daniel Marsh. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
4 Capriccio Brillante - Herman Bellstedt arr. Smith, Tenor Horn Daniel Marsh. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
7 The Pioneers - Philip Spark The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
8 The King’s March - Jeremiah Clarke arr. Nicholson The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
Childrens Band 20th Anniversary Concert, Martin Harris Centre, Manchester The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-09-06 | The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Lynda Nicholson with Guest Soloist Daniel Marsh.Welcome to our 20th Anniversary concert. The programme celebrates significant milestones and anniversaries, while also reaching back to include pieces from The National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain inaugural concert in 2004. The result is a harmonious mix of nostalgia and fresh innovation. Our musical journey spans a diverse array of styles, from the refine elegance of the Baroque to the swinging beats of the Big Band era, along with vibrant contemporary brass band compositions. This eclectic mix of music celebrates the remarkable versatility of the NCBBGB.
Behind the scenes with The NYBBGB The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-06-25 | Watch our latest film to dive into the incredible world of our talented young musicians. From fantastic performances to behind-the-scenes moments, witness the dedication, passion, and joy that make our band truly special.As a charity, The NYBBGB rely on donations to support our work, find out more at www.nybbgb.org.uk/fundraising
Force of Nature, Concerto for Euphonium, Peter Graham The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Force of Nature – Concerto for Euphonium was written for Dr David Childs and first performed with the Black Dyke Band in 2023. The work is inspired by the American novelist and short-story writer Ernest Hemingway. The title alludes to his character and strong personality and the names of thethree movements reflect on moments in his extraordinary life.i. Matador – Spanish traditions fascinated Hemingway; he wrote frequently about them. This movement is obviously flamenco inspired.ii. Wayfarer – (reflections on poor Wayfaring Stranger) the tensions of Hemingway’s early life in the Midwest suburb of Oak Park fuelled his wander lust. At the age of 18 he arrived at the Italian Front serving as an ambulance driver. His overseas travels informed much of his work, spanning the globe from his early literary sojourns in France to African Safaris, the Spanish Civil War, and excursions in Cuba and the Caribbean.iii Pilar – was the name of his beloved boat, it could cut through the waves off the coast of Cuba at 16 knots!The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs with Guest Soloist Dr David Childs (euphonium).
Sing, Sing, Sing, Louis Prima arr Barry Forgie The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs with Guest Soloist Dr David Childs (euphonium).
The Hot Canary, Paul Nero The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs with Guest Soloist Dr David Childs (euphonium).
Danny Boy, arr. Sir Karl Jenkins CBE The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Originally Danny Boy was arranged by Sir Karl Jenkins for brass band and male choir and featured on an EMI CD called This Land of Ours. He later re-scored the arrangement for solo euphonium and band.The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs with Guest Soloist Dr David Childs (euphonium).
Four Minute Mile, Judith Bingham The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Four Minute Mile was written for brass band in 1991 and only later re-scored for symphony orchestra. Its inspiration, which also dictates the layout, is obvious from the title. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs.
Faith iii, Dorothy Gates The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Faith is the third and finale work in a trilogy Faith, Hope and Love written by Dorothy Gates.The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs.
Sadness and Tenderness from Voices of Youth, Edward Gregson The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Voices of Youth was commissioned by Geoffrey Brand for the NYBBGB in 1968 from the young composer Edward Gregson. This trio (GB, EG and NYBBGB) was unwittingly to become a lifelong partnership. Edward writing many pieces for Geoffrey’s R. Smith and Co publishers and remaining associated with youth music through his association with the Royal Northern College of Music, NYBBW and NYBBGB.The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs.
Brilliante, Peter Graham The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Brilliante was originally written as a euphonium duet for The Childs Brothers, Robert and Nicholas Childs. It was first performed at the Centenary Concert celebrating the British Bandsman in 1987. Peter Graham re-arranged the duet as a solo for David Childs. There is also a strong connection here with our tribute to Geoffrey Brand because he was the Editor of the British Bandsman for many years!The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs with Guest Soloist Dr David Childs (euphonium).
A Little Prayer, Evelyn Glennie The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | A Little Prayer was composed by Evelyn Glennie when she was just 13 years old. By this time, she had already lost 90 percent of her hearing. Originally conceived as a marimba solo, tonight it’s arranged for full band and NYBB choir!The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs.
Dundonnell from Hymn of the Highlands, Philip Sparke The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Hymn of the Highlands is a suite of seven movements all named after locations in the Scottish Highlands. It was written by Phillip Sparke and commissioned by Prof. David King for the Yorkshire Building Society Band. It was first performed in the 2002 European Gala Concert. Dundonnell forms the finale of the suite and has two contrasting sections. Dr Robert Childs included this in the programme tonight to represent Geoffrey Brand’s connection with the NYBBS.The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs.
Carnival Overture Opus 92, Antonin Dvorak arr Geoffrey Brand The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Written in 1891 Carnival Overture is part of a ‘Nature, Life and Love’ trilogy. Carnival Overture represents ‘Life’. Geoffrey Brand arranged the work for use at the 1980 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. Brighouse and Rastrick were the victors under the baton of Derek Broadbent.The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs .
Journey Into Freedom, Eric Ball The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-05-03 | Eric Ball was commissioned to write Journey into Freedom for the 1967 National Championships of Great Britain. Geoffrey Brand won the contest conducting the Black Dyke Mills Band. The work is rhapsodic in form, but divided into six identifiable thematic sections, it represents the ‘journey’ from short term, soulless materialism to transformative eternal inner freedom; the minor keyed mechanical drive of the opening finally resolved in a majestic ‘love theme’ major key cadence to close – ‘freedom’ of body and mind secured in all its glory.The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs.
Youth Band Easter Concert 2024 - Tribute The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-04-27 | The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs with Guest Soloist Dr David Childs (euphonium)The theme of this concert is ‘Tribute’ and it pays homage to one of Britain’s finest and most successful brass band conductors Mr Geoffrey Brand who died on 5th February 2023. Although he conducted brass bands, he was much more than that. Geoffrey Brand embodied everything music had to offer including conducting, publishing, BBC producing, professional trumpet playing, the Salvation Army, military music, record producer, educator, and entrepreneur. He was Music Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and Scotland and more famously conductor of the Black Dyke Mills Band.In addition to honouring Geoffrey Brand, Dr Robert Childs also pays musical ‘tribute’ to three female composers, Dorothy Gates, Evelyn Glennie and Judith Bingham. All three have emerged as successful composers in what was once predominately a man’s world.The Jewel in the Crown of the programme is a new commission from Sir Karl Jenkins, inspired by climate change and the effect it’s having on our fragile planet. His music also pays tribute to the valuable conservation work organisations such as The Wildlife Trust does to bring balance back to nature and slow down the effects of global warming.
Fragile Earth - Sir Karl Jenkins The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2024-04-22 | The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs with Guest Soloist Dr David Childs (euphonium). This work was commissioned by The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain with financial support from The Colwinston Charitable Trust, Arts Council England and Department for Education. It was first performed by The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the baton of Dr Robert Childs on Saturday 6th April 2024 in The Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music, Cardiff.In three movements, this piece is about climate change. It is impossible to cover every aspect and nuance of global warming in fifteen minutes of instrumental music with no text. I am not a believer in copious programme notes that mean little to most people. However, I have described some musical pointers to help the listeners on their way.There would have been two ways to approach this composition; all doom and gloom from beginning to end or to introduce some element of hope. I have chosen the latter, so each movement contains a passage of optimism.I. Scorched EarthThe title is taken from a military phrase where retreating armies left their mark by destroying the habitat as they marched, leaving nothing beneficial to humanity behind. In this instance, the core subject is heat of such intensity that it destroys all in its path: volcanic eruptions (with tsunamis being an after-effect), earthquakes, forest fires and smouldering landscapes. The slow middle - section, brings a suggestion of abatement and a plea for hope and renewal but the horror returns.The movement opens with a dissonant cluster of cornets, signifying intense heat, interrupted by explosions from the percussion. Low-trilling brass brings a crescendo of menace that leads into the movement proper and its militaristic flavour. The plea for hope, mentioned above, interrupts the flow but catastrophe returns.II. The BlueThe Blue refers to two of the biggest phenomena on Earth; the oceans (over 95% of the Earth’s water) and the Antarctic Blue Whale (the largest living being, mammal or animal). The movement opens with a reference to the Blue Whale, of which more below. This moves into a majestic theme reflecting both the ocean and the whale. A hint of impending doom is introduced by a faster tempo that spells possible disaster (whaling, oil spillage, etc). The music ends in a reflective mood that references the whale.The whales are represented in the ensemble by the tubas in two ways. A low drone for its call and the ‘blowhole’ effect achieved by the band blowing air through their instruments without producing a note.III. FlightFlight explores the forced migration of all living beings, man and beast, with music building from small scurrying beings and birds to an exodus of humankind.The movement opens with a tolling bell before a solo cornet enters, depicting a desolate landscape. Increasing movement builds in a minimalistic style, and episodic figures dart in and out before a slow low brass theme echoes humankind. The piece concludes with a big bold optimistic statement reminding us that nature is a powerful force, but we must help it recover.
8 April 2023 The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-12-24 | Alumni Band under the baton of Capt Sam Hairsine RM in an informal concert at Stockport Citadel, 8 April 2023.
12 Hymn Tune St Clement, Rev. Clement Cotteril Scholefield The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-17 | From The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
4 Rhapsody for Trombone - Gordon Langford The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-03 | From The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
6 (World Première) Dieu Et Mon Droit - Daniel Hall. Winner, NYBBGB Young Composers Composition. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-03 | From The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
7 Thoughts of Love - Arthur Pryor The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-03 | From The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
8 On with the Motley - Rugerro Leoncavallo arr. Ray Farr The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-03 | From The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
5 Pines of Rome - Respighi arr. Snell The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-03 | Pines of Rome - Respighi arr. Snell 1. Pini di Villa Borghese, Mvt 2. Pini presso una Catacomba, Mvt 3. Pini del Gianicola, Mvt 4. Pini della Via AppiaFrom The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
9 (World Première) Evergreen - William Himes The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain 2023-09-03 | From The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Youth Band in the Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden for their Summer Concert on Saturday 5th April 2023. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Sarah Ioannides, with Guest Soloist Scott Hartman.
