Voices of Youth was commissioned by Geoffrey Brand for the NYBBGB in 1968 from the young composer Edward Gregson. This trio (GB, EG and NYBBGB) was unwittingly to become a lifelong partnership. Edward writing many pieces for Geoffrey’s R. Smith and Co publishers and remaining associated with youth music through his association with the Royal Northern College of Music, NYBBW and NYBBGB.
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain under the direction of Guest Conductor Dr Robert Childs.