Huddersfield Youth Brass
Ensemble Association (HYBEA)
The Association was formed as an independent charity in 1990. Huddersfield has had a Youth Brass Ensemble since 1962 for more information on the history of the Association and its bands go to our History page.



New Members
We are always looking for new members and welcome anyone interested. Contact us to find out how you can become involved.

Rehearsals
All three bands rehearse through the week with the younger members having music and theory lessons on Saturday. Details and times can be found on the Rehearsal Times page along with information about tuition.

Booking One of The Bands
We provide several types of musical group from quartets, junior, youth up to the full senior brass band.

We can play at Fetes, galas, Christmas parties and weddings.

If you want it we can provide it. For more on how to get in touch go to the contacts page.

A list of future events and venues can be seen on the Events page.

News
Jean Yarrington (Nee Exley)
Remembered her roots!

In May we had a sad and amazing story to tell you one that bridges a gap of 46 years! With sadness, we had to announce that Jean (a band member during the 1960's seen above in a red jacket) had passed away after a long illness.

In an amazing gesture of generosity, Jean's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, her friends donate to Huddersfield Youth Brass Ensemble. Steven Jeans son said, "We couldn't think of a better way to remember Mom than by helping kids in Huddersfield grow or find their passion for music like she did."

All donations have now been received, amounting to $1192 and £255, an amazing total of £972 for our funds.

To read more details click on the image above or the following link:
Jean Yarrington (Nee Exley)

New Musical Director
We always welcome new players, young and . . . older, into any of our bands and but we are currently trying to recruit experienced players into our senior band.

The band has a busy period coming up, with the Yorkshire Championships in March and a CD to record in April.

We started 2011 with promotion to the 3rd section and have continued to recruit some great people into our organisation.




We would welcome players into any of our bands.

• Are you looking for a busy concert and contesting band?

• Have you got children or grand children that want to learn to play a brass or percussion instrument?

• Have you spent many years in banding and would like to pass that experience on to our young players?

• Are you an older but inexperienced player that would like to play again?

• Have you retired, got time on your hands and would like to play a brass or percussion instrument?

• You are never too old to learn!
Whatever your age, or ability, we have a place for you in our bands.

Whatever your age, or ability, we have a place for you in our bands.  If you would like to join the HYBEA details of how to do it are on our CONTACT page. 

The Bands
Huddersfield Brass is comprised of the following bands.

Huddersfield Junior Brass
The starter band of the Association made up mainly of younger children, with the addition of a few members of our Youth Band and a few adult helpers.

The aim of this band is to provide an ensemble for those children who are just beginning to play an instrument.



Conducted by Alan Jazwinski the band plays a wide variety of music, which is chosen to suit the standard of the players in the band.

This band feeds our Youth Band with players and is a great way for children to be introduced to the world of brass bands.

Huddersfield Youth Brass
The intermediate band of the Association mainly children at a slightly higher standard than those in the Junior Band.

Again under the baton of Alan Jazwinski the Youth Band tackles more challenging music than that played in the Junior Band. Playing a wide variety of music, from marches & hymn tunes to selections from musicals and more.

Just as the Junior Band feeds the Youth Band, the Youth Band in turn feeds our Senior Band with players.

Diary Dates
The events page has full details of all performances and social events.



Performances

October
Sunday 23rd October.
Berties, Elland – Pogson Bray Entertainment contest.
Senior Band

November
Saturday 12 th November. Greenhead College.
CART Concert.
Youth Band.

Sunday 13 November 10am.
Remembrance Day, Huddersfield.
Youth and Senior Bands.

Sunday 13 November 1.45pm.
Remembrance Day, Baildon.
Youth and Senior Bands.

December
Friday 2 December.
Crossland Hill Methodist Church.
Senior Band.

Friday 23 December.
Morrisons, Hudersfield.
Junior, Youth and Senior Bands.

Saturday 24th December.
Leeds Market.
Junior, Youth and Senior Bands.


Visit our events page for full details

Wanted
Old photographs of the band and band members to be used on the web site.