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Devon County Youth Brass Band
If you're under 21 and play a brass instrument, this is your chance to be part of something amazing! Directed by local brass band musicians Chris Spreadbury and Matt Hawkins, along with support from local peripatetic tutors, the bands meet on six Sundays during the school year in Exeter.
We have three bands;
Devon County Youth Brass Band is a high-level youth ensemble, suitable for musicians of grade 4 standard or higher. DCYBB rehearse from 10:00-16:00 on gathering days.
Devon County Junior Brass Band is our "intermediate" band, bridging the gap from our enthusiastic Children's Band to the challenges of the Youth Band. This would be suitable for students in years 6-8 of grade 1-3 standard. DCJBB rehearse from 10:00-12:30.
Devon County Children's Brass Band is aimed at introducing beginner students their first chance to play in a band. DCCBB welcome students in years 3-5 of any ability. DCCBB rehearse from 10:00-12:30.
Sign up for 2025-2026
If you would like to join us for the 2025-2026 season, you can sign up using the form below. Fees for this year are £60, which we think is a bargain! (£10 per session, or £2 per hour that your child is with us!).
If you are already a member of Devon Youth Chamber Brass, and would like to be a member of both, then you qualify for a discounted membership fee of £100 for both ensembles (this works out as less than £8 for a rehearsal!)
Term dates
Our first meeting day of 2025-2026 is Sunday 19th of October. To view our full term dates, visit our term dates page. If you can't for any reason attend a date, that's no problem, just let us know so that we know not to expect you. All members will receive details of the day in advance, including access to music, timetables for the day, and location in formation.
Paying fees
We can offer the following payment options:
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Single £60 annual payment
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6 x monthly payments of £10
If the above fees are a problem for you, please get in touch with us in confidence, and we will see how we can help you. It's important to us that finances are not a barrier to great music making.
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