The final of NYBBGB’s second young conductors’ competition, supported by a donation from the Garrick Charitable Trust given in memory of Prince Philip, will be held live in Tidworth, Wiltshire, hosted by our partner organisation British Army Music.

The four finalists will be assessed by Lt Col David Barringer, Dr Robert Childs and Capt Andy Porter.

From the fifteen who entered, the final four have been selected and are: Andreas Ashikkis (25), Felicity Cliffe (29), Joshua Parkhill (24) and Craig Sanders (28).

Each of the finalists will be given 35 mins to rehearse one of the following well known brass band works; Resurgam – Eric Ball, Music for a Festival – Philip Sparke, Shine as the Light – Peter Graham, Dimensions – Peter Graham.

Following lunch, musicians from NYBBGB and British Army Band Tidworth will perform in open rehearsal under the direction of Capt. Andy Porter and Lt Col Dave Barringer.

Information taken from:

NYBBGB Garrick Young Conductors Competition Final - The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain