Yorkshire Youth Band

The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band met earlier this month for the first tuition day of 2023. The band worked hard in preparation for its appearance at the Black Dyke Brass Festival at Huddersfield Town Hall in June.

The day began with a full band rehearsal, followed by sectional work led by Richard Marshall, John O'Brien, Brett Baker, Dan Thomas, Siobhan Bates, Matthew Routley and Gareth Hand. There was also a solo performance opportunity for players accompanied by the band. Two of those talented soloists Molly Clough and Esther Knight performed as part of the end of day concert given to families to showcase the progress made.

Commenting on the day Brett Baker stated, “The band and players have taken huge steps forward. What impressed most was the reading of the music — and some of the brilliant sight readers during the workshop put me to shame! The band is maturing all the time.”

The Yorkshire Youth Band thanks Geneva Instruments for its continued support and will meet again on Sunday 16th April, before they take part in the Black Dyke Brass Festival on 4th June. Tickets for that event are available at Huddersfield Town Hall Box Office: 01484 225755

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