Brass

We currently run three groups for wind, brass and percussion players in North East Lincolnshire.

Brass Roots & Grimsby Youth Band

Brass Roots is for pupils who play a brass instrument from beginner level (knowledge of 5 notes) to grade 3 level or equivalent. Young people who play the cornet, french horn, drums & tuned percussion, trumpet, trombone, tenor (Eb) horn, baritone, euphonium or tuba are able to participate. The group does not hold auditions, all are welcome. Pupils progress to Grimsby Youth Band as they become more proficient.
The Brass Roots group meets on Thursdays during term time from 5.00pm – 6.00pm at St Augustine’s Church, St Augustine’s Avenue ,Grimsby. There is an opportunity to progress to the senior group Grimsby Youth Band. Those members also in Grimsby Youth Band rehearse after this group 6.00pm-7.00pm

NELJO – North East Lincolnshire Jazz Orchestra

NELJO is a group for pupils who play wind, brass and percussion instruments from beginner level (knowledge of 5 notes) to grade 3 level or equivalent. Young people who play the flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, cornet, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tenor (Eb) horn, baritone, euphonium, tuba, drums or tuned percussion are able to participate. The group does not hold auditions, all are welcome.
The group meets on Wednesdays during term time only from 5.00pm – 6.15pm at The Music and Performing Arts Centre, John Whitgift Academy, Crosland Road, Grimsby, DN37 9EH.

NELYO – North East Lincolnshire Youth Orchestra

NELYO is for pupils who play wind, brass and percussion instruments from grade 4 level or equivalent and above. Young people who play the flute, bassoon, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, cornet, trumpet, trombone, tenor (Eb) horn, baritone, euphonium, tuba, drums or tuned percussion are able to participate. The group does not hold auditions, all are welcome.
The group meets on Wednesdays during term time from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at The Music and Performing Arts Centre, John Whitgift Academy, Crosland Road, Grimsby, DN37 9EH.

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