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Cumbria Youth Brass Band (CYBB)
Uniting Young Brass Talent Across Cumbria
Launched in 2023, the Cumbria Youth Brass Band (CYBB) brings together a community of young brass players aged 8–25 from across the county. With the support of Drum and Brass and a network of local bands, CYBB offers young musicians a chance to connect, grow, and perform at an exciting regional level.
CYBB Dates 2025-2026
| 14 September 2025 | Rehearsal |
| Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Rehearsal |
| Sunday, November 09, 2025 | Rehearsal |
| Sunday, December 07, 2025 | Rehearsal |
| Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Rehearsal |
| Sunday, February 08, 2026 | Rehearsal |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Rehearsal |
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | National Youth Brass Band Championships |
| Sunday, April 26, 2026 | Rehearsal and Family lunch event |
| 16/17 May 2026 | Brass at the Castle |
CYBB is shaped by its young players
- Rehearsals are held around Cumbria so everyone gets equal access
- It’s a space for young brass players to meet, develop skills and perform together
Cumbria Youth Brass Band (CYBB) is open to all young brass players aged 7 – 17 with players of 18 to 25 very welcome to develop mentoring skills with the group.
Main band – all welcome
Advanced ensemble – for confident players e.g. grade 3+
“Let’s have even more challenging music”
“I love seeing my friends from other bands”
“Its so good to play with people your own age”
“I love the biscuits”
What We Offer
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8 rehearsals a year at rotating venues across Cumbria
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Professional coaching from experienced brass musicians
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Workshops with RNCM Engage (Royal Northern College of Music)
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A welcoming community for young players of all levels
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Performance opportunities in prestigious venues
Highlights
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Annual performance at the iconic Brass at the Castle
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Exciting trips, including an upcoming visit to RNCM
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Meet and collaborate with players from all corners of Cumbria
Find out from the players and leaders how the Cumbria Youth Brass Band began
Listen to our podcast
Our Partners
Our Partners
CYBB thrives thanks to the support of a passionate community:
Local Bands
Egremont • Burneside • Ulverston • Holborne Hill Juniors • Kirkby Stephen • Cockermouth • T-Brass (Tebay) • Keswick
Supporters
RNCM Engage – expert coaching and mentoring
Brass Bands England – training and contest support
Cumbria Community Foundation – funding partner
Are you a young brass player looking to grow your skills and be part of something bigger?
CYBB is your stage.
