Mark Bromley on NYBBGB’s Easter course, its 70th anniversary and diversity | episode 41

Mark Bromley on NYBBGB’s Easter course, its 70th anniversary and diversity | episode 41

Author: brassbandsontherecord April 14, 2022 Duration: 35:02
Chief executive officer of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Mark Bromley, chats to British Bandsman editor, Mark Good. The Youth Band is in the midst of its Easter course at Harrogate Ladies’ College and is busy preparing for a concert on Saturday, April 16, in Huddersfield Town, where it will perform under the baton of guest conductor, Irene Anda, along with the wonderful trombone soloist, Grethe Tonheim. The concert is one of several engagements for the NYBB in 2022, as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. Mark discusses how the year is shaping up for the band and the organisation’s attempts to strike a balance between preserving proud brass band traditions while bringing the genre, and music education, to a more diverse audience. He also chats about forging strong links between the NYBB and its band of alumni. Subscribe to British Bandsman today!

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