The National Youth Band of Canada (NYB) is the Canadian Band Association's flagship project.
The CBA was formed in 1934 to promote and develop the musical, educational and cultural values of band music in Canada.
In 1978, 1991, and annually since 1994, the National Youth Band of Canada has offered an unparalleled musical opportunity
for outstanding Canadian instrumentalists, woodwind, brass and percussion, between the ages of 16 and 21.
Martin Boundy, Dr. Dennis Prime, Bramwell Tovey, André Jutras, James Hargreaves, Stéphane LaForest,
Bobby Herriot, Dr. Gerald King, Dr. Glenn Price, Dr. Gillian MacKay, Dr. Tania Miller, Alain Cazes,
Dr. Denise Grant, Marvin Eckroth, Dr. Fraser Linklater, Dr. Karem Simon, Colin Clarke, Dr. Shelley Jagow,
Dr. Wayne Jeffrey and Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner are all accomplished Canadian musicians and conductors who have brought outstanding
artistry and musicianship to the NYB podium.
Yamaha Canada provides a guest artist to perform with the NYB.
The 2013 guest soloist is D'Arcy Gray.