Stars of Tomorrow in Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships Committee (YRBBC) has announced that Sam Dodd (Eb Bass) from Horbury Victoria; Glyn Stokes (cornet) from Strata Brass; Lauren Wood (cornet) from Drighlington Band; Sophie Dunkley (horn) from Wakefield Metropolitan and Seb McGlade (trombone) from Loxley Silver are this year’s recipients of its bursary awards. This is the second year that the winners of the 'Youngest Player' award in each section of the Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships has received this support and it has been confirmed that further awards will be made in 2025.
In addition to the bursary the players have also been given the opportunity to showcase their talents in concert with the Yorkshire Imperial Band. Commenting on the event, Musical Director Garry Hallas said, “We are delighted to support these stars of the future and to give them invaluable experience of showcasing their talents. We hope people will come and hear the very best of the next generation right on their doorstep.”
The ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ concert will take place on Sunday October 13th (2.00pm) at Leeds University, Clothworkers Concert Hall. Leeds (LS2 3AR). Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stars-of-tomorrow-yorkshires-future-brass-players-join-yorkshire-imps-tickets-1006412776707?aff=oddtdtcreator
