Off and running... NYBBS 2026

The attendees at the NYBBS summer course have wasted no time in getting down to business.

Since arriving at Strathallan School in Perthshire yesterday, the Children’s, Reserve and Senior band members have already had their first rehearsals under the leadership of the newly-selected sectional principals:

Seniors

Soprano: Freya McLeman

Cornet: Alex Robertson

Flugel: Cara McFadzean

Horn: Andrea Crumlish

Solo trombone: Iris Deane

Bass trombone: Roxy Clark

Baritone: Emily Kroegler

Euphonium: James Grassick

Bass: Heather Shiels

Percussion: Louise Andrews

Reserves

Soprano: Joanna Lindenburger

Cornet: Beth Drury

Flugel: Benjamin Angeletti

Horn: Lewis Smith

Solo trombone: Annie Jones

Bass trombone: Gregory Blackman

Baritone: Gregor Craig

Euphonium: Calum Morton

Bass: Hope Hill

Percussion: Tom Andrews

Children

Cornet: Carter Burchill and Amelie Ralston

Flugel: Oscar Smith

Horn: Evie Boax

Trombone: Samuel Dick 

Baritone: Oliver Morley

Euphonium: Maida Walker

Bass: James Goodwin

Percussion: Hollie Reid

Course director Carrie Boax commented: "Having arrived safe and sound at Strathallan, we are absolutely thrilled at the level of playing ability and positive attitude of the young people this year.  

“I’m delighted for everyone involved in the course, especially the principal players who I’m sure will all do a sterling job."

Many thanks to Reece Gordon for this news report from Strathal