Cobb leads the CYBB 

From 27th to 30th December, approximately 40 young musicians of the Cornwall Youth Brass Band will be spending four days of their Christmas holidays, rehearsing and studying under the baton of their Guest Conductor Dr Stephen Cobb, Staff Bandmaster of the International Staff Band of The Salvation Army, with his son Philip, Principal Trumpet of The London Symphony Orchestra as Guest Soloist. 

Aged between 10 and 21, all the musicians play with local brass bands as well as rehearsing monthly with their team of local Conductors and Tutors in preparation for the twice yearly residential Courses, held at Truro High School for Girls. 

Returning to the CYBB after a successful visit in 2007, Stephen and Philip Cobb will be directing and joining the Band in a wide range of music, including the World Premiere of 'The Great Storm Cat' by Paul Saggers. Paul is a former member of Cornwall Youth Brass Band and took great delight in inviting the CYBB to give the world premiere of his piece, based on the famous traditional Cornish tale of the Mousehole Cat. 

The course concludes with a Gala Concert performance in St Michael’s Church in Newquay on Wednesday 30th December at 7pm. The band will also be repeating its successful Open Rehearsal and Audition afternoon at 1-30pm on Friday 29th December. This gives young musicians interested in joining an opportunity to observe the band in action and talk to the local team of conductors and tutors. 

Further details of all the events can be found on the band’s website, http://www.cybb.co.uk 
 
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