The European Brass Band Festival’s stay in Birmingham kicks off with an inspiring mix of young talent and banding excellence. Great Britain’s brightest young brass and percussion players have teamed up with The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Collingwood, one of five Royal Marines Bands providing various musical ensembles for a wide range of performances. Supremely versatile, they perform around the world as well as providing support to UK Defence tasks.

This is your chance to enjoy some of the very best music for brass band whilst supporting the future of the genre.

Proceeds from the concert will go to the NYBBGB Bursary Fund and the Brass Band Heritage Trust for the development of skills and experience for young brass musicians

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain:

Irene Anda Conductor

Brett Baker Trombone

Denis Wright Fanfare

Paul Saggers In Many Lands: The Adventures of Mary Seacole (premiere)

William Grant Still In Memoriam

Ray Steadman Allen Eternal Quest

Peter Graham Dynasty

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood:

Capt. Sam Hairsine RM Conductor

Programme

A Life on the Ocean Wave: Russell

Flight of the Silverbird: Bergersen arr. Hutchinson

Drum Static

Rolling Thunder: Fillmore

First Voyage - World Premiere: H. Trudgeon

Adoration: Price arr. Hairsine

Harry James: Trumpet Concerto

Soloist Musn Richard Ward: James arr. Howarth trans. Young

Lux Aurumque: Whitacre

Shine as the Light: Graham