Plumbing student plays for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

A 16 year old plumbing student at York College has been selected to play in the Cornet section of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and will play in a series of Easter and Summer rehearsals and concerts.

Samuel Lovatt, from Heworth, has been learning the cornet since the age of eleven and enjoys playing in the York Railway Institute Band. He auditioned for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in November and found out in February that he had been successful.

He says: “It’s great to play a musical instrument and belong to a brass band. At the moment I rehearse two nights a week as well as working hard on my plumbing course at York College. Playing in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be a great experience for me. I am also looking forward to getting an apprenticeship which will make my life even busier. I would love to turn my cornet playing into a career, playing for a nationally acclaimed brass band and then use my plumbing skills as a sideline!”

Samuel is looking for sponsorship to help him afford the fees involved in taking part in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain’s Easter and Summer activities. If anyone is able to help Samuel they should contact the college on tel: 01904 770400.

Press Release: 09/03/09