Draw: 2016 Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships
West Lothian Schools Band performing at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships.
The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) has unveiled the draw for the 2016 Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships.
Forming part of the Scottish Festival of Brass, the event will see hundreds of talented young brass and percussion players gather in Perth Concert Hall on November 26 and 27.
John Gilmour, contest controller, said: "The Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships is one of the highlights in the banding calendar and this year is no different.
"With brass and percussion bands from across the country set to descend on Perth, there will be a real buzz around the city and a wonderful weekend of music making is in store."
More than 35 bands will hope to impress adjudicators Russell Gray, Sandy Smith, Raymond Tennant, Alastair Orr and Alasdair Rankin.
Youngsters will also be able to benefit from a series of free workshops. supported by Creative Scotland.
The Scottish Festival of Brass also incorporates the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, which is taking place in Kilmarnock’s Grand Hall on November 19, beginning at 9.30am, and the Scottish Open, supported by Besson, which is taking place in Perth Concert Hall on November 26.
Anyone looking for more information on the Scottish Festival of Brass should log on to: www.sbba.org.uk.
Draw
Saturday, November 26
Preparatory section: 9am
Novice section
Sunday, November 27
Development section: 9am
Percussion section
Senior section
Premier section
