The NYBBGB launches Take A Seat scheme to support the next generation of talented brass band musicians

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) is renowned for nurturing the careers of top brass band musicians. Our new Take a Seat scheme, launched today, offers the opportunity to support seats within the Youth Band and directly impact the future of classical music and the rich tradition of brass bands in the UK.

Founded on a legacy of excellence, The NYBBGB boasts an illustrious alumni roster that includes Maurice Murphy, Ian Bousfield and David Childs among others, who have significantly influenced the world of brass music. The Band continues to uphold this tradition by fostering young talent like Jordan Ashman, Lewis Barton and Phoebe Mallinson, who are already showing great potential.

As a registered charity, The NYBBGB relies heavily on the generosity of its supporters to maintain and enhance the opportunities it offers to talented young musicians. Take a Seat directly supports the young musicians of The NYBBGB by funding bursaries, tuition, guest conductors and soloists, new commissions and opportunities for artistic development.

Take a Seat allows individuals, families, charitable trusts and businesses to support seats in the Band at different levels, starting at £500 for 2nd and 3rd Desk Players up to £3,000 for the prestigious Principal Cornet seat. The generosity of donors will be recognised throughout the year in concert programmes and on The NYBBGB website. Donors will receive information about the young musicians’ experiences at The NYBBGB and will be invited to see them rehearse and perform.

Mark Bromley, Chief Executive Officer at The NYBBGB, expressed his enthusiasm for the scheme: “Take a Seat not only supports the artistic development of our young musicians but also offers donors a meaningful connection to our band and its future stars. Every contribution enables us to provide bursaries, tuition, and other vital resources that shape the next generation of brass and percussion musicians.”

If you would like to find out more or participate in The NYBBGB Take a Seat scheme, please click here.

The deadline to support the Band in 2025 via the Take A Seat scheme is 20th March 2025.

To find out more about all ways that you can support The NYBBGB, please visit our Support section.