Local youth marching music ensemble CONCORD have been specially selected to take part in a national pilot scheme that will form the basis of a UK-wide programme. Supported by the prestigious National Lottery funding body “Youth Music”, Concord, one of the country’s oldest and widely-renowned youth music organisations, have agreed to work towards increased involvement […]
On October 9th 2008 a new band had its first rehearsal and Liberty Drum Corps, based in Duston, Northampton, finally moved from planning to happening. For the last 6 months the steering group had been working on the “behind the scenes” operations to make sure the band started with good foundations. Funding had been applied […]
Over the past 3 years, the Trinity School Showband have been working to a plan that would develop their members and staff in order to prepare for pushing themselves further. At a recent meeting, it was decided that the work that started in 2006 has been a huge success not only for the members, but […]
Sunday 5th October 07.30am the rain was pouring down and I had a two hour trip to Coventry for the 2008 British Youth Band Association Championships, where six British Champions would later be crowned. I hoped that the weather would clear ready for the first band but on arrival the weather was just as bad […]
Stafford Lancers are pleased to announce the title of the 2009 show: ‘Outside the Box’ Stafford Lancers will for the first time in the Corps history be bringing a show full of upbeat Jazz, Swing and Blues to the arena for 2009!
The British Youth Band Association has published the results of the BYBA National Finals on their website. Champions are Poynton Commodores (Associate Division), 37th Kingswood (Division 1), East Coast Elite (Division 2), Spirit of Coventry (Division 3), Cosley Comets (Junior Division) and 37th Kingswood Cadets (Cadet Class). Read the rest of the article here.
The Coseley Comets are holding a Grand Re-Union on Saturday 1st November 2008 at the Coseley School, Henne Drive, Coseley, Bilston, West Midlands. Anyone who was associated with either Bradley BB/GB, The Comets Drum @ Trumpet Corps or The Coseley Comets, either playing member, staff or supporter are more than welcome to share in past […]
Butts Park Arena and the top 30 Bands from within the British Youth Band Association had to battle continuous challenges with the weather, but there was nothing that was going to detract from one of the most exciting and close fought National Championships to date! A full report with be coming shortly, but our sincere […]
Following January’s ‘whole activity’ conference in Leicester, the Federation has been working on a Youth Music grant application to deliver one of the suggestions made by discussion groups during the day. It has just been announced that The Federation will receive a £29,700 grant to deliver a pilot project to encourage bands and corps to […]
Yes, it’s getting close to that time of year, in between our outdoor seasons, where you can perform in the warm and dry!!Full details are available on the BYBA I&E Pages So, what’s new?
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