NYBB

[HBB]

Just a quick question.

What sort of grade should you be at to apply for the NYBB?


Cheers, HBB

 

[ben.gernon]

They say you must be at least Grade 5 standard-they expect older candidates to be of a higher standard! I passed an audition last year-just waiting for my seat now!! But, go for it if you think you can!

 

[MRSH]

What sort of grade should you be at to apply for the NYBB?

Ben, you might like to have a look at their website to get an idea.

www.nybb.org.uk

 

[Dave Euph]

When I last applied they said it was mainly dependent on audition, but that if you were 13 you should be about grade 6 standard.

 

[Andy Moore]

What about 14 ?

 

[Dave Euph]

Well if I knew I would have said :? ... but I don't think there's a definate standard you must be.

 

[Vickitorious]

Well, You need to be approx grade 5 standard, play one of the entry pieces and study of your choice and know your scales up to 4#s and flats, major and minor!

Thats it! lol!

:wink:

 

[blue_smarties]

You also have to do a sight readin which is G8 standard approx.

 

[WhatSharp?]

Go for it Ben!

 

[Dave Payn]

Ben,

I really don't think you should worry in the slightest as to whether you're of a high enough standard. Go for it.

 

[Di]

Yea, go on, go for it. They could do with some more lads (I believe they're losing another 2 to "old age" for next year) to balance up with all the lasses in the horn section. :lol:

 

[WhatSharp?]

Of course which instrument to choose is the question?, Cornet, Horn or Bass?

 

[trombelle]

does 'youth' mean under 18? or under 21's?

 

[Vickitorious]

Under 19s

 

[Dave Euph]

Under 19s

I thought you had to be under 17 to apply though?

 

[You wanna blow my what?]

Under 21 in Wales....

 

[blue_smarties]

They could do with some more lads (I believe they're losing another 2 to "old age" for next year) to balance up with all the lasses in the horn section. :lol:

I am lead to believe that all 3 male members of the horn section are leaving at summer! So you'd be the only one!

 

[Aidan]

Under 19s

I thought you had to be under 17 to apply though?

yes but I applied and got in when i was 18.

 

[more than just a horn]

you have to get a reference thing from your conductor as well don't you?

 

[neiltwist]

well, your tutor or whatever has to put something yes.