Scottish Champions In Innerleithen
St. Ronans Silver Band is delighted to announce that current Scottish Champions, Newtongrange Silver Band will perform a joint concert on Friday 30 September in the Memorial Hall, Innerleithen at. 7.30pm. Theconcert, part of the 6th Borders Festival of Brass, is a great opportunity to hear Scotlands best band in action and promises to be an excellent evening of entertainment. "The Borders Festival of Brass is a great platform for us to promote band music and it is fantastic that we have been able to bring Newtongrange to the town through the generous support of Innerleithen Union Club, sponsors of our event", said Keith Belleville, Secretary of St. Ronans Band.
The concert will be opened by the St. Ronans Future Band conducted by David Robb and fresh from their success at the recent Brass in the Park contest where they received a Gold Award. The Future Band will be followed on stage by St. Ronans Silver Band under the baton of David McLeod. The guest band will be next up and will be led by their Musical Director, Raymond Tennant, regarded as one of Scotlands most talented and highly experienced conductors. "Newtongrange and St. Ronans have prepared a fantastic programme for the concert, filled with something for everyone", said Band Secretary Keith Belleville. "We always look forward to Newtongrange's visits to the town and next Friday will be no exception", he added.
** - Tickets for the concert are available by contacting Keith on 01896 831721 or email tickets@stronansband.org. Tickets cost ?5.00 and ?4.00 for concessions.
