The Southampton Youth Wind Band recently submitted a video to the Music for Youth Regional Festival and received some incredible feedback.
Performing Fanatic Winds by Thomas Doss and How To Train Your Dragon arr. Sean O'Loughlin the band received outstanding praise for their quality of sound, articulation and musicality. Huge thanks to band director John Hanchett and assistant Sam Proctor for preparing the SYWB and to all the phenomenal musicians for their amazing performances.
"What a fantastically crisp wind band sound you produced from the opening flourish. It was bright, clean, and full of life. It was also wonderful to see such a large ensemble on stage, capable of producing a truly huge sound when required.
This was a thrilling performance from a very well-balanced ensemble. You fully committed to your parts, and, just as importantly, you clearly understood when to go for maximum impact and when to hold back with control and restraint."
- Music for Youth Mentor, Matt Harrison