Band GB - New Years Day 2011

Press Release by British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations

At 12.00 noon on the next New Years Day �Band GB� will strike up their first note in London�s 25th anniversary New Years Day Parade. YOUR BAND COULD BE PART OF THIS. Band GB will be a combined unit from different bands representing the UK activity. Many bands can�t commit all members to this event so this is an opportunity for some of your band to take part in this very high profile parade � 500,000 street audience and millions of worldwide TV viewers. We have 75 members signed up to date, but are aiming for 50 more ! 

Two classic celebratory pieces will be played, the scores for which will be arranged to include all instrumentation. Music will be distributed during August and there will be one full-day rehearsal near London in the autumn. This is another �Marching 2012� initiative to raise the whole activity�s profile, provide a unique experience for young band members, and show how successful we can be when working together. Contact the Federation on [email protected]

19th May 2010