For tonight’s concert we open with Alfred Reed’s A Jubilant Overture. A sparkling celebration filled with energy and colour. True to its title, the piece bursts with rhythmic vitality, bright brass writing, and lyrical contrasts that showcase the full colour of the ensemble.

Audiences will hear Chance’s Incantation & Dance, a compelling work that contrasts a brooding, atmospheric opening with a dynamic and rhythmically driven dance movement. The concert also includes the Allegro Spiritoso from Binge’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone, offering a vibrant and virtuosic showcase for the alto saxophone. Soloist: Matilda Sowter

We will also feature individual performances from each section of the band and other full band pieces when we welcome our additional players on stage for the second half. We finish the evening with Michael Brown’s Movie Blockbusters. A fast paced, exciting medley featuring some of cinema’s most iconic themes.

Formed in 1973, the Somerset Youth Concert Band brings together around 60 of the county’s most talented young musicians. With its rich blend of woodwind and brass instruments supported by a dynamic percussion section, the band offers a full and engaging orchestral sound. In addition to full‑ensemble works, audiences will also enjoy performances from smaller chamber groups, highlighting the unique character and skill of each section.