Hertfordshire County Youth Brass
Principal Conductor: Paul Fisher
Founder: Clifford Jones
Required standard: Grade 7
Age range: 13 - 21 years
CYB meets for a 4-day course in the summer holidays and for one Repertoire Day each term and offers the exciting opportunity to explore the diverse and challenging world of Brass Band repertoire.
On courses, the conductor is supported by experienced sectional coaches and the band work intensively towards their concert. The Band has toured Scotland, France, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Canada and Switzerland and has also recorded a number of times in its history. A CD looking back at 30 years of the band is currently available.
Repertoire days are also provided once a term to develop the ensemble’s repertoire knowledge as well as being an opportunity for less experienced players to spend time with the band.
Contact Information
Email: countymusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk
Tel.: 01727 860941 option 2
Forthcoming Events
- Spring Course - 25th-26th February 2012
- Rehearsal - 12th May 2012
- GALA CONCERT: 13th May 2012, 1:15pm & 7:30pm. Royal Albert Hall
- Summer Course - 21st-24th July 2012
- CONCERT: 24th July 2012, 7:30pm. St. Saviour's Church, St. Albans
Auditions
Auditions for the 2011/12 season have already taken place. Details of 2012/13 auditions will be published in due course.
Benslow Instrument Loan Award
An annual award made to a young string player in Hertfordshire for the loan of an instrument from Benslow for 3 years. The first year of loan will be funded by Benslow and the second and third years by the Friends of County Youth Music Groups. For more information click here
Recent Events
- Repertoire Day - 13th November 2011
- CONCERT: 19th October 2011, 7:30pm - The Clarendon Muse, Watford School of Music
- CONCERT - 2nd August 2011, 7:30pm - St. Saviour's Church, St. Albans
- Summer Course - 30th July - 2nd August 2011
- Performance at the Royal Festival Hall complex - Sunday 15th May 2011, 12:40pm
- County Youth Brass Weekend Course - 12th - 13th February 2011
- Workshop Day 21st November at St. Albans Music School.
- Summer Course July 2010 held at St. Albans Music School leading to a Concert at St. Mary's Church, Hitchin. Conducted by Paul Fisher
News
County Youth Brass performing at the Royal Festival Hall
We are very excited that the County Youth Brass has been invited to perform in the Clare Ballroom at the Royal Festival Hall immediately after the next London Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert on SUNDAY 15th MAY 2011. This will be a fantastic showcase for some of our best brass players and a great opportunity to perform within this prestigious venue. They will be performing at 12:40pm.