Derbyshire City and County Youth Wind Band

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Some of Derbyshire’s best young musicians have struck gold in a regional music festival.

The Derbyshire City and County Youth Wind Band took part in the National Concert Band Regional Festival in Northamptonshire.

Bands perform in front of judges who decide whether to award them a gold, silver, bronze or merit award. The top bands are also invited to play at the national festival in The Sage in Gateshead.

The Derbyshire City and County Youth Wind Band was awarded gold status for its performance and is now preparing to take part in the national event on 1 April 2007.

The wind band has 62 players, aged 12 to 19, from across the county and is conducted by Colin Touchin, the former director of music at Warwick University.

Judges said the Derbyshire band had performed a “tough programme which was well played and well directed”.

Councillor Alan Charles, Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for school planning and support, said: “I would like to congratulate all the young musicians who put on a wonderful performance that impressed the judges.

“The festival is not competitive. It is about showcasing the best talent around through seven regional festivals and the national one.

“Derbyshire was one of two bands on the day to go forward from our regional festival to the national event so the players have much to be proud of.”

The band is one of the ensembles organised by the Derbyshire City and County Music Partnership on behalf of Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council.

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