Pembrokeshire Music Service’s Youth Brass Band excelled at the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham.

The band competed in the Yamaha Performance section against 16 other bands and were elated to be placed second overall.

Their performances of Slaidburn march by William Rimmer, Bandstand Boogie by Stuart Johnson, Pater Noster by Rebecca Lunberg impressed the adjudicators, as did a solo spot from principle cornet player Carys Wood.

Carys was awarded Best Soloist, with adjudicator Gavin Saynor commending her emotional performance at the event on March 23.

All bands received a certificate of achievement, with the Pembrokeshire musicians being awarded Gold level.

Pembrokeshire Music Service coordinator Miranda Morgan said: “It was a lovely positive day of music-making and a great opportunity for our young players, many of whom have not been to a brass band contest before.

“A big thank you to all the pupils, conductor Ian Wilkinson, and support staff for giving up the first day of their Easter holiday to attend.”

The band performs next at Music at the Manor, Scolton Manor, Friday, May 10.