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Course Objectives:
As
part of its an initiative to sponsor the work of young people, Black Dyke Band,
under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Childs, two years ago formed the Yorkshire Youth
Brass Band. The purpose of the creation of the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band is to inspire and motivate young people aged 11 – 18 years to achieve their full potential as musicians, composers and citizens. There will be three workshops held to engage those who have already achieved Grade 4, full band rehearsals and sectionals will be given by key members of the Black Dyke Band, including Richard Marshall, Cornet, David Thornton, Euphonium, and Brett Baker, Trombone. The day’s events will include seating auditions and action planning in preparation for the inaugural concert. The final gathering for 2006 will consist of a musical weekend to be held at the Headingley Campus of Leeds Metropolitan University and will culminate in the inaugural concert of the first Yorkshire Youth Brass Band. Parents will be actively encouraged to support their children. In
addition to its work with players, the band will also include opportunities for
young composers, and will hold regular seminars for those who would like to
expand their knowledge and experience of writing for brass.
‘Composers Collective’, under the guidance of Professor Philip Wilby
, will meet during the year, and will consist initially of a class for 4 - 8
young composers. It is envisaged that these will be of school age, with an
interest in writing or arranging for brass instruments in all aspects.
Band members and instrumental staff will work with the collective as
soloists and members of smaller groups, and access to the full ensemble will be
encouraged as the project develops. Interested
parties in the ‘Composer’s Collective’ are welcome to make informal
contact with Prof. Wilby by E-mail on muspw@leeds.ac.uk.
Sample scores can be sent to Prof. Wilby at The School of Music,
University of Leeds, LS2 9JT.
Award
Ceremony
The
cost for each gathering is £10. This
reduced price has been made by the generous support of Partners Black Dyke Band,
Arts and Business, Breville and Leeds Metropolitan University.
Leeds Metropolitan University entered into partnership with Black Dyke
Band in December 2005. Enjoy
your music, meet new friends and have fun! Alison
Childs, Administrator, Yorkshire
Youth Brass Band. For further details and an application form contact: The Administrator: Alison Childs mob. 07802 771735 Email: doyen@doyenmobile.com Website: www.yybb.co.uk
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Questions or problems regarding this web site to be directed to Brett Baker:
brett.trombone@googlemail.com
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