Strong line-up for cross border Scottish Open battle

16 bands from both sides of Hadrian's Wall will look to lift the Scottish Open title in Perth next month.

There is sure to be plenty of great competitive music making on show in Perth

Thursday, 27 October 2016

There is sure to be the promise of a strong cross border skirmish in Perth next month as 16 bands battle for the Scottish Open title.

The own-choice test piece event will take place on November 26th at Perth Concert Hall, where the contenders will hope to impress the adjudication duo of Russell Gray and Sandy Smith. Proceedings get underway at 1.30pm.

Exciting weekend

The contest rounds off an exciting weekend of competition with more than 30 youth bands taking to the stage on both days at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships.

Youngsters will also be able to benefit from a series of free workshops offering hints and tips from leading musical figures.

Supported by Creative Scotland, the events will include workshops from NYBBS Musical Director Russell Gray on conducting, tenor horn virtuoso Sandy Smith will offer an insight into succeeding in the art of performance and Alasdair Rankin will lead a percussion workshop.

Leading exponents of the PBone will be among those on hand offering their expertise, as will Besson Scottish solo champion and BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award finalist, bass trombone player Kyle MacCorquodale.

Immersive experience

SBBA Education officer John Boax told 4BR: "The Scottish Festival of Brass will offer a truly immersive experience for young brass and percussion players.

As well as performing in one of the country's leading concert halls, they will have fantastic opportunities to learn from leading performers, conductors and educators in a series of free workshops.

With so much going on and a chance to hear leading championship bands performing at the Scottish Open, the Scottish Festival of Brass is an event not to be missed."

Exhibition stands

Exhibition stands will be situated in the Perth Concert Hall foyer selling instruments, sheet music and accessories, with spaces still available for interested companies.

The Scottish Festival of Brass also incorporates the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, which is taking place in Kilmarnock's Grand Hall on November 19th, beginning at 9.30am.

For more information go to: www.sbba.org.uk

The contest rounds off an exciting weekend of competition with more than 30 youth bands taking to the stage on both days at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships4BR

Competing Bands:

Blackburn & Darwen
Bon-Accord Silver
Clackmannan District
Co-operative Funeralcare
Dalmellington
East London Brass
Fishburn
Kingdom Brass
Kirkintilloch
Kirkintilloch Kelvin
NASUWT Riverside
Newtongrange Silver
Rainford
UNISON Kinneil
Whitburn
Wingates

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