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Calling the Shotts at Bellahouston

The Pope had plenty of good brass band music to keep him entertained on his recent visit to Scotland.

Shotts
 

Shotts St Patricks and Croy Parish silver bands are still in celebration mode after performing for Pope Benedict XVI at Bellahouston Park last Thursday.

Papal visit

The band performed a varied programme of traditional hymn tunes, a few Scottish arrangements as well as some music composed specifically for the event to commemorate the Papal visit and welcome ‘His Holiness’ to Scotland.

For many this was a once in a lifetime opportunity that will not be forgottenLynsey Mcilwraith

Shining

Lynsey Mcilwraith told 4BR: "The sun was shining, there was an audience in the region of 70,000 and the band's performance was well received by all so we all enjoyed a fantastic and memorable day. For many this was a once in a lifetime opportunity that will not be forgotten."

Enjoyed

It was reported later that the Pope had enjoyed the music provided, although his views on X Factor winners Michelle McManus and Susan Boyle were diplomatically not recorded.

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