Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association

Welcome to the Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association Website.

The 2009 TYMBA contest season is underway

with the first two contests now out of the way. At the South East of England contest the classes were won by Biggleswade, Talbot and Haverettes. Yesterday (Sun) saw the Halesowen contest held along side Dudley council's Armed Forces Day celebrations. In glorious sunshine, Grafton, Spen Valley, Rhyl and 17th Tonbridge all won their classes.

Next week see's the final contest before a summer break, organiser of the Rubery marching band contest Tony Jackson assures us that the good weather has been booked.

Be aware though, this week looks like there will be a heatwave across the UK, so make sure you're well prepared for that on Sunday.

Monday 29th of June 2009 08:40:18 AM

LATEST NEWS

This years solos competition looks like it's going to be a huge success. Last year, 25 young drummers and buglers entered the contest but this year with moving the event to it's own day and opening the competition up to every musician in the association, over 100 young people have entered.

Organiser Andy Downton said: "I had hoped that we'd see more people taking part, but this has exceeded expectations! One band have entered 27 people which is amazing!

"I can't wait for the competition."

The solos will be held on the 20th of September, giving participants 3 months to learn the music which will be provided in a book which will be sent out later this week.

For more information email publicrelations@tymba.org.uk

Sunday 03rd of May 2009 08:37:53 PM

Welcome to TYMBA!

The Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association was set up to cater for bands who did not gain from being members of other organisations which support the more ‘showband’ style of marching bands.

The association aims to offer different training and development opportunities for its members and also has a competition league system which most of the membership participate.

There are four leagues; Novice, Contest, Championship and National class, which bands are categorised into depending on their ability.

There are several contests throughout the year which contribute to the league which all culminate in the National Championships which is always the jewel in TYMBAs crown and is always a great day for competition.

Sunday 08th of March 2009 09:38:05 PM

Association Keeps Growing!!

Two bands have joined TYMBA, Rhyl Youth Marching Band are making a welcome return to the association after a long absence. We also welcome the Glendon Phoenix District Scout Band from Corby, Northamptonshire.

At the end of February, Glendon Phoenix and also Grafton District Scout Bands were both assessed for the TYMBA league system, and have both been entered into the novice class for if they wish to compete.

They were assessed by Northern Rep Julie McKay, PR Events and Solo's Organiser Andy Downton, along with former Chairman Paul Wong.

Wednesday 25th of February 2009 02:29:15 PM

Halesowen Scout Band

Congratulations to Halesowen Scout Band who have been classified as a Championship Class for the coming TYMBA season.

New, or bands coming back from an absence of over a year have to be classified by a member of the TYMBA Committee, on this occasion it was both the Head of Contesting Joanna Nelson, and Midlands Rep Ade Evans.

Monday 09th of February 2009 10:01:23 AM