COALBURN SILVER WELCOMES THE QUEEN'S BATON
Coalburn Silver Band had the privilege of playing for the arrival of the Queen's Baton at Calderglen Park, East Kilbride last Sunday.
The band, conducted on the day by Anne Crookston played a selection of music used recently at their series of spring concerts featuring music from around the Commonwealth. They welcomed the baton as it arrived to huge crowds at Calderglen Park.
The programme contained items such as Summon the Heroes, Circle of Life and Highland Cathedral.
Band President Alan Court commented ‘'this is one of the most prestigious events that the band has played at for many years and the reception from the large crowds was absolutely fabulous''. Alan continued "The band members were thrilled when Clyde, the Commonwealth Games mascot took his turn in conducting the band".
