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National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain Entry Details and Information Pack

Brass Bands England, Unit 12 Maple Estate, Stocks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BL Tel: 01226 771015 | E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.brassbandsengland.co.uk Registered Charity No. 1148331 | Company Number 08047535

Important Information Contest Sections Overview Beginners Section

Junior Section

The University of Salford Sunday 2nd April 2017

2017 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

This section is open to bands comprising of beginners/junior players. The bands will be invited to play a varied programme of no more than 15 minutes playing time that includes at least one piece of music which has been composed for brass band and two verses of a hymn tune from ‘120 Hymns’ (the Red Hymn Book). Two Scores of each band’s own choice pieces must be provided for the adjudicators. Awards Bands will be awarded a certificate of achievement (Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit) to indicate their level of playing within the section. Prizes are awarded to the first three bands in this section. The best instrumentalist will receive the Martin Winter Trophy. Age Limit All players must be aged 16 years or under on 31st August 2017.

This section is intended to encourage very young bands/players to take part in the day’s music making. Full bands, small bands and groups are invited to play. Participants are invited to play an own choice programme not exceeding 15 minutes playing time. Two Scores of each band’s own choice pieces must be provided for the adjudicators. Awards Each band will receive a Certificate of Merit. The Thompson Shield will be presented to the Band of the Day and presentations will be made to the Highly Commended and the Band (which in the opinion of the adjudicators) shows most potential. There are no monetary prizes and Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates will not be awarded for this section. There is no best instrumentalist award in this section. Age Limit All players must be 11 years of age or under on 31st August 2017. (Pupils up to and including Year 6 will be eligible to play). Up to 4 players over the stated age limit will be allowed to play. Non playing helpers will be allowed to assist the children during their performance.



Two Scores of each band’s own choice pieces must be provided for the adjudicators.

All adjudication will be open.

Points will not be awarded.

The adjudicators’ decisions are final.

Intermediate Section This section is open to bands seeking a greater musical challenge in the form of a specially selected or commissioned test piece. Each band is invited to play a programme not exceeding 20 minutes playing time which must include the set test piece. Two Scores of each band’s own choice pieces must be provided for the adjudicators.

Test Piece This year the test piece is ‘Smoke Sketches’ composed by Daniel Hall, published by Faber Music Ltd available for purchase ONLY from [email protected] (telephone 01279 828907 / 01279 828908).

Awards Bands will be awarded a certificate of achievement (Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit) to indicate their level of playing within the section. Prizes are awarded to the first three bands in this section. The best instrumentalist will receive the Brass Band Heritage Trust Trophy.

Age limit All players must be aged 18 years or under on 31st August 2017.

Championship Section This section is open to bands that are inspired to the greater challenge of playing a substantial test piece for brass band. Each band is invited to play a programme not exceeding 20 minutes playing time which must include the set test piece. The remaining time should be used to demonstrate the highest musical achievements of the band. It is not expected that bands play another full test piece but we would expect bands to choose music of a serious and demanding nature. Two Scores of each band’s own choice pieces must be provided for the adjudicators.

Test Piece This year the test piece is ‘Penlee’ composed by Simon Dobson, published by Faber Music Ltd (www.fabermusic.com).

Awards Bands will be awarded a certificate of achievement (Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit) to indicate their level of playing within the section. Prizes are awarded to the first three bands in this section. The best instrumentalist will receive the Eric Bravington Memorial Trophy.

Age Limit All players must be aged 20 years or under on 31st August 2017.

Additional Information

Adjudication



Awards This year the monetary awards for the best three bands in the Junior, Intermediate and Championship sections are:

First place £350

Second Place £200

Third Place £100

Rehearsal Facilities Ample warm up areas are available to all participating bands/groups.

Wristbands Wristbands for players, the conductor and up to four helpers will be given to the official of each band upon arrival. These wristbands will provide access to the backstage area prior to, and during the performance and into the auditorium for the duration of the section in which the band is competing.

Tickets Details regarding ticket sales will be posted on the Brass Bands England Website in due course.

Application Information

Entry Fees

Closing Date

The entry fees for 2017 are:Championship, Intermediate and Junior sections £90 Beginners section £40

The closing date for entries for the 2017 competition is Tuesday 28th February 2017Please note that due to limitations on the number of bands competing it may not be possible for your application to be accepted but be assured that all applications will be dealt with on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

Please return to:

Contact Name

Address

Post Code

Telephone Mobile

Email Address

Please circle

On the Day Contact Name Mobile No.

Conductor

Please note that due to limitations on the number of bands competing it may not be possible for your application to be accepted but be assured that all applications will be dealt with on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

National Youth Brass Band

Championships of Great Britain

Presented by

No. of Players No. of Helpers (max 4)

Tel: 01226 771015 | E-mail: [email protected] | Web Site: www.brassbandsengland.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1148331 | Company Number 08047535

Brass Bands England Unit 12 Maple Estate, Stocks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BL

Band Name Class Beginner Junior Intermediate Championship

The University of SalfordSUNDAY 2nd APRIL 2017

I certify that all players are regular and bona-fide members of the band and that all comply with the age limit. I enclose our entry fee of £90 or £40 for Beginners’ section payable to ‘Brass Bands England’.

ENTRY FORM Closing date for entries is Tuesday 28th February 2017

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