The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) are delighted to announce that 2 of the 3 nominated young players for EYBB 2019
Wednesday 6 March 2019
The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) are delighted to announce that 2 of the 3 nominated young players have been selected by EBBA to represent Scotland as members of the European Youth Brass Band 2019 at the forthcoming European Brass Band Championships in Montreaux, Switzerland. Storm Robertson (Cornet) from the Bathgate Band and Gavin Johnson (Eb Bass) of The cooperation band were nominated by the staff of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) during the 2018 summer course at Strathallan, Perthshire.
Storm and Gavin will travel to Montreaux on 20th April 2019 and meet up with the rest of the young players from all over Europe, an experience that we’re certain will be a rewarding one both musically and socially.
The European Brass Band Association is pleased to announce the line-up of players who will form the 2019 European Youth Brass Band [EYBB] in Montreux.
This year will see the 16th edition. Thirty-eight players aged between 18 and 22, from 15 different countries, will come to Montreux, Switzerland, in the week prior the 2019 European Brass Band Championships.
The week will start at 20 April with seating auditions and first rehearsal under the baton of Véronique Gyger.
During the week the EYBB will have a very busy schedule with rehearsals and concerts, social events. The players will also be able to enjoy listening to the very best bands in the world during the 42nd EBBC on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April.
The annual highlight will be the band’s participation in the Gala Concert on Saturday evening. This year EYBB share the stage with current European Brass Band Champion Valaisia Brass Band conducted by Arsène Duc. The week closes with a Farewell Concert following the European Youth Brass Band Contest on Sunday 28 April.
Preliminary schedule:
Thursday 25 April:
Casino Montreux
Concert after Final European Composer Competition
Friday 26 April:
2M2C
Opening Ceremony
Saturday 27 April:
Auditorium Stravinski
Gala Concert together with European Brass Band Champion Valaisia Brass Band
Sunday 28 April:
Auditorium Stravinski
Farewell Concert after EYBBC
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