Johnstone ready for summer concert
THE Johnstone Band is gearing up for its latest concert - which includes a special guest conductor.
Leigh Baker is joining the band's Musical Director, Martyn Ramsay, to conduct at the event in Gryffe High School Theatre, Old Bridge of Weir Road, Houston, on Saturday, June 13.
Leigh has conducted a number of ensembles over the past 20 years and has had associations with a large number of bands. In 2013 he returned to the Musical Director post at Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band. Leigh is also associate conductor with the Staffordshire Band and has led them successfully in a number of high profile competitions.
An accomplished writer, Leigh was composer in residence with the Brighouse and Rastrick Band. His output is prolific and his work has varied from arrangements for soloists to original test pieces. Leigh won the best new composition award at the Brass in Concert Championships in 2006 and 2007.
Entry to the concert, which starts at 7.30pm, is free and all donations are welcome. The evening will also feature a raffle.
