NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
OF GREAT BRITAIN

Sunday April 18th 2010

Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester

Download your Entry Form here

There will be four National Champions.
• Junior Band Champions
• Intermediate Band Champions
• Advanced Band Champions
• Premier Band Champions

The intentions remain:

1. To even up the numbers in the classes.

2. To give more bands an opportunity to win recognition for all the dedication and skill that they demonstrate.

3. To provide an incentive for more bands to challenge for premier honours.

There will be three set test pieces, one each for the Premier, Advanced and Intermediate Sections. There will be no test piece for Junior Bands, who are required to include at least one piece especially composed for brass band.

For 2010 all sections will contest on one day only. Two halls will be used.

The presentation of results will take place at the conclusion of each section.

We are sure that your band and supporters will find participation in the National Youth Championships an enjoyable and constructive experience.

ENTRIES

Entries must be submitted on the official entry form, with an entry fee of £75, payable to 'B.F.B.B Contests Ltd'.

Closing date for entries Monday 8th March 2010

Entries will be accepted in strict order of receipt and acceptance will be at the Organises discretion.

Demand is expected to be high, so bands are encouraged to submit entries in good time to avoid disappointment, as a set schedule will determine the maximum number of entries.

The order of play in each contest will be determined by a pre-draw, which will take place after the closing date for entries, and will be overseen by Executive members of the British Federation of Brass Bands.

All entrants will receive a competitors pack containing relevant information and forms to be completed and returned.

Further enquiries and completed entry forms to :

The Championship Administrator
British Federation of Brass Bands
Unit 12
Maple Estate
Stocks Lane
BARNSLEY
South Yorkshire
S75 2BL

Telephone 01924 507651

Email BFBB general Secretary

Test Pieces

PREMIER SECTION

PARTITA
Composer Philip Wilby
Publisher Winwood

ADVANCED SECTION

VARIATIONS ON LAUDATE DOMINIUM (original version)
Composer Edward Gregson
Publisher S.P.S.

INTERMEDIATE SECTION

ADVENTURES IN BRASS
Composer Ray Farr
Publisher Obrasso

JUNIOR SECTION
No Test Piece required but programme must include at least one piece of music which has been composed for Brass Bands.

TRAINING BAND CATEGORY
No Test Piece required

The BFBB aims to maintain, improve, represent and promote the practice and performance of brass band music in the UK. The BFBB is constantly working on behalf of member bands to meet these objectives..

© 2009 British Federation of Brass Bands

Unit 12, Maple Estate
Stocks lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S75 2BL