European Youth Brass Band 2024
The European Brass Band Association has announced the line-up of players who will form the 2024 European Youth Brass Band [EYBB] in Palanga. This year will be the 20th edition of this elite youth ensemble.
36 players aged between 18 and 22, from 14 different countries, will come to Palanga, Lithuania, in the week prior the 2024 European Brass Band Championships. The week will start on 27 April with seating auditions and first rehearsal under the baton of Philip Harper. During the week the EYBB will have a very busy schedule with rehearsals and concerts and social events. The players will also be able to enjoy listening to the very best bands in the world during the 45th EBBC on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 May. The annual highlight will be the band’s participation in the Gala Concert on Saturday evening. This year EYBB share the stage with the Cory Band conducted by Philip Harper. The week closes with a Farewell Concert following the European Youth Brass Band Contest on Sunday 5 May.
Preliminary schedule:
Saturday 27 April European Youth Brass Band (EYBB) Musical Director Philip Harper - first gathering.
Tuesday 30 April EYBB Concert, Klaipeda Concert Hall
Wednesday 1 May EYBB Outdoor Concert
Thursday 2 May Final Concert European Composers Competition, The Cory Band and EYBB, Palanga Concert Hall
Friday 3 May Opening Ceremony (by invitation only), Palanga Amber Museum
Saturday 4 May Grand Gala Concert and Award Ceremony. EYBB and Cory Band, Palanga Concert Hall
Sunday 5 May Farewell Concert EBBC 2024 with EYBB and Award Ceremony, Palanga Concert Hall
More information about the conductor and venue: https://ebba.eu.com/eybb-2024-conductor-and-venue-for-palanga/
Preparations for EBBC 2024 Palanga is partially financed by Lithuanian Council for Culture.
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