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The Dobcross Youth Band
The Dobcross Youth Band is a brass band of committed players aged between six and 18 based in the village of Dobcross in Saddleworth. Formed in 1988 with a few village children it has now grown into a thriving organisation with more than 70 players, and a busy programme of concerts, competitions, social outings and supporting charities.
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James Atkins joins DYB
Musician, composer and arranger James Atkins is our Associate Musical Director, with special responsibility for...
Free beginner sessions
Dobcross Youth Band is offering free brass lessons to beginner players. Funded by the youth...
Amy shines in National band
Congratulations to our principal cornet Amy Naylor, who showed her talent and versatility by being...
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We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce our new Associate Musical Director, the very talented James Atkins.![]()
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Brass teacher, composer and player James has taken charge of our training band and will be developing their individual and ensemble skills at our twice-weekly rehearsals.![]()
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He certainly has a pedigree to inspire them – he currently plays repiano cornet with the hugely successful The WFEL Fairey Band (we’re looking forward to sharing a stage with them in Uppermill on 4 December), has a first class honours degree in musical arts and has held principal positions in several local bands.![]()
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James will be working in tandem with Musical Director Seth Livingstone and we are incredibly proud to have two such brilliant but young musicians leading by example – their successful careers really do show where learning a musical instrument can take you!
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Well done to all the youth and training band players who attended today's young middle brass and young tubas session at RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music. They had a fabulous time playing Carnival of Animals, led by the brilliant tutors Helen Varley, Les Neish and Mark Bousie. No team photo this time as there wasn't a performance for parents but it was lovely that so many of them took the opportunity of some extra tuition and playing (as well as chance to see their friends, of course!)