Exciting Euro week ahead for NYBBS stars

National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) stars Emma Brown and Freya McLeman have arrived in Palanga, Lithuania, to join their continental counterparts for an exciting week of music making with the European Youth Brass Band (EYBB).

Today they will be meeting up with their fellow young musicians for an initial get-together with musical director Philip Harper.

The highlight of their trip will be the European Brass Band Championships Gala Concert on Saturday 4 May which will have both a local and international flavour with the Palanga Wind Orchestra, European Youth Brass Band and the Cory Band all taking part.

The EYBB, comprising 36 players from 14 European countries, will be joining forces with Cory to present an exclusive Lithuanian performance of Cory's King Kong show, all under the baton of Philip Harper in a spectacular and immersive brass band experience!

Both Emma, Bb cornetist with Bathgate Band, and Freya, who plays soprano with Bo'ness & Carriden, are being supported on their trip to Palanga by the Scottish Brass Band Association and NYBBS sponsor Polkemmet Embroidery.

The full programme for the EBBC Festival Week

Saturday 27 April: the first get-together of the European Youth Brass Band with musical director Philip Harper

Tuesday 30 April: EYBB Concert in Klaipeda Concert Hall

Wednesday 1 May: EYBB Outdoor Concert

Thursday 2 May: European Composers Competition, Palanga Concert Hall

Friday 3 May: European Brass Band Championships, Championship section – set test piece, Palanga Concert Hall

Saturday 4 May: European Brass Band Championships, Challenge section – own choice programme including set test piece, Palanga Concert Hall

Saturday 4 May: European Brass Band Championships, Championship section – own choice piece, Palanga Concert Hall

Saturday 4 May: Grand Gala Concert and Award Ceremony

Saturday 4 May: Brass Party with ‘Big Al and the Jokers’

Sunday 5 May: European Youth Brass Band Contest, Development section followed by Premier section, Palanga Concert Hall

Sunday 5 May: Farewell Concert with EYBB and Award Ceremony, Palanga Concert Hall