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The Cooperatives
NATIONAL YOUTH
BRASS BAND
CHAMPIONSHIPS
OF GREAT BRITAIN
Royal Northern College
of Music
Manchester
Sunday April 13th
2008
Managed by B.F.B.B Contests Ltd
under the auspices of the
BRITISH FEDERATION
OF
BRASS BANDS
2008 Test
Pieces
| Premier |
Essay |
Edward Gregson |
R. Smith |
| County |
Music for a Festival |
Philip Sparke |
Studio Music |
| Community |
Dimensions |
Peter Graham |
Studio Music |
| Schools |
Music From Kantara |
Kenneth Downie |
Streets Publishers |
INTRODUCTION
B.F.B.B Contests Ltd are delighted to invite you to enter the 2008
National Youth Brass Band Championships, which will take place on
Sunday 13th April 2008, at the Royal Northern College of Music,
Manchester.
The format of five sections will be retained, therefore there will
be five National Youth Band Champions.
• Premier Youth Band Champions
• County Band Champions
• Community Band Champions
• Schools Band Champions
• Junior 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 and incentive for more bands to challenge for premier
honours.
There will be four set test pieces, one each for the Premier,
County, Community and Schools 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 2008 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 entry form enclosed, with an entry
fee of £75, payable to B.F.B.B Contests Ltd.
Closing date for entries Saturday 8th March 2008
Entries will be accepted in strict order of receipt and acceptance
will be at the Organises discretion.
Because of the expected demand, 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 01226 779136 Fax 01226 771482
email National Office
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