Prestigious prizes for young musicians
The achievements of young musicians at this year's National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) summer course were recognised with a range of awards, presented at the end of course concerts.
Senior band - awards presented by Brett Baker and conductor emeritus Richard Evans
Tom Howden Trophy for best student . . . Storm Robertson and John Walker
Philip McCann Cornet Award . . . Callum Robb
Richards Evans Trophy . . . winner of the solo contest Robyn Anderson
Tom McCrone Trophy for best bass player . . . Gavin Johnson
Reserve band - awards presented by reserve band conductor John Boax and SBBA president Carrie Boax
Brad and Lin Catto Award for best student . . . Gregor Koziel
Stewart Watson Memorial Trophy . . . winner of the solo contest Gregor Koziel
Children's band - awards presented by children's band conductor Alan Fernie
NYBBLETS Award for best student . . . Ryan Borthwick
West of Scotland Brass Band Association Trophy . . . winner of the solo contest Charlie Boax
SBBA President's Award for best team
Awarded for best section, nominated by the conducting team, for endeavour, positive attitude, hard work and going the extra mile
Senior band . . . trombone section
Reserve band . . . bass section
Children's band . . . euphoniums and baritones
NYRBB promotions
Reserve band members promoted to senior band . . . left to right: reserve band conductor John Boax, Gregor Koziel, Caius Walker, Aileen Orr, Morgan Jones, SBBA president Carrie Boax
