Congratulations to the winners and runners-up in NYBBS solo competitions

Well done to all the participants in the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) 2023 solo competitions and special congratulations to the winners who each receive a voucher from sponsors Denis Wick Products.

The results are:

Children’s band

1. Jamie Gillespie (tenor trombone) [cover photo]

2. Hollie Reid (drum kit)

3. James Barr (euphonium)

Reserve band

1. Angus Crompton (drum kit)

2. Charlie Colville (cornet)

Senior band

1. Charlie Boax (baritone)

2. Owen Campbell (Eb bass)

3. Rona Campbell (flugelhorn)

The NYBBS summer school – which is supported by Creative Scotland through its Youth Music Initiative – is now well under way at the Strathallan School, Forgandenny, Perthshire, and will run until the following Saturday (5 August) when two end-of-course concerts will be held in Perth Concert Hall. The Children’s band will perform at 3pm and the Reserve / Senior bands will take to the stage at 6.30pm.

Admission to both events can be purchased via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nybbs-2023-childrens-band-concert-tickets-666525695297 and at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nybbs-2023-senior-and-reserve-bands-concert-tickets-666545825507

Tickets will also be available on the door, priced at £5 and £12.