The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) was formed in 1958 and has built up an excellent reputation for high quality tuition and performance. The main emphasis of the course is on education and improving overall standards, but this is done without detracting from the single most important element of music - enjoyment. Since 1994, the band has been conducted by Richard Evans.

The NYBBS and its Reserve Section cater for brass and percussion students under the age of 21 of all abilities from Grade 3 upwards.

The NYBBS has toured abroad on several occasions and to celebrate its Golden Jubilee visited Japan for an extensive concert tour with venues in Tokyo, Kyoto,Hamamatsu and Yokohama amongst others.

We are delighted to welcome back the eminent brass conductor Richard Evans to conduct the NYBBS this year. He will be ably assisted by a team featuring some of the finest teachers and players in the brass band world. Recent staff members have included Frank Renton, Philip Sparke, Arthur Butterworth, Lyndon Baglin, Sandy Smith and Simone Rebello. All members will be auditioned on arrival for playing positions

All students will enjoy excellent food and comfortable accommodation in the Hall of Residence.

The NYBBS Concert will take place in the Younger Hall,St Andrews on Saturday 8 August at 7.30pm.

The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) was formed in 1958 and has built up an excellent reputation for high quality tuition and performance. The main emphasis of the course is on education and improving overall standards, but this is done without detracting from the single most important element of music - enjoyment.

The NYBBS, its Reserve Section and its Training Band cater for brass and percussion students under the age of 21 of all abilities from Grade 3 upwards.

The Reserve Band will be led by John Boax. This group is designed primarily for players who have not quite reached NYBBS standard or for whom there are no vacancies in the NYBBS. The Training Band, led by Gordon Evans, provides a wonderful opportunity for young, inexperienced players to experience the pleasure of playing in a full band. All applicants will be auditioned on arrival for playing positions and the music to be studied will contain a mixture of new and traditional items chosen to enhance all players’ technique and musicianship. The course will finish with a concert in the RSAMD, Glasgow.

All students will enjoy excellent food and comfortable accommodation in the Hall of Residence which has well-appointed twin and single rooms.

The Reserve and Training Band Concert will be held in the The Younger Hall, St Andrews on Saturday 8 August at 3.00 pm.