WSBBA Solo And Ensembles
The West of Scotland Brass Band Association is pleased to announce that arrangements are now almost complete for the west of Scotland youth solo and ensemble qualifying competition which will take place on Saturday 31 st October 2009 in the Salvation Army Hall, Regent Street, Greenock commencing at 10a.m.
Young brass musicians from different parts of the west of Scotland will converge on the venue to play for a place in the finals of the Scottish solo and ensemble championship which will be staged on 6th February, 2010 in the Howden Centre, Livingston.
Forty three entries have been received for the solo competitions and 6 ensembles will also participate. Competitors will participate in one of three different categories. 15 have entered for the 12 years of age and under section, 17 for the 16 years and under section and 11 for the 21 years and under section. Those taking part come from as far away as Campbeltown and Dalmellington while nearer to home there are entrants from Ayr, North Lanarkshire and Inverclyde.
Speaking about the competition, west of Scotland area secretary Robert McCorkell said “The number of entries is very encouraging this year and we are hoping that this bodes well for the future. We are also delighted that the renowned tuba player with the Fodens band, Mr. Les Neish, has agreed to be the adjudicator for the competition and he will offer feedback and demonstration to those competitors who wish to avail themselves of the chance to learn something from a master musician. I would also like to say that our Association is indebted to the Salvation Army in Greenock who have wilingly opened their doors to us and have agreed to the use of their premises as the venue for this year’s competition”.
Entry to the event is by ticket which can be purchased at the door priced £3 (£2 concessions). Light refreshments will also be available during the course of the day.
