The 2014 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, managed by a team of volunteers headed by Gary Walczak and Arnold Tattersfield, was an inspirational day at this year’s venue, the University of Salford.
Brass Bands England congratulate the winning bands and all participants, their musical directors, parents, tutors and supporters. We were filled with pride at the sensational playing by so many young people.
The day was followed by thousands of pe
ople both present and via Twitter – see #nybbc2014 and #futurebrass
The National Youth Brass Band Championships team are already planning for next year’s competition; Brass Bands England is seeking sponsors interested in supporting the whole event, or who might sponsor prizes or aspects of the event production. If you are interested, or know someone who is – email rachel@brassbandsengland.co.uk in the first instance.
A review and results summary has been crafted by our friends over on 4barsrest
Watch this space for more news and views from the day!