Fantastic display of playing at West of Scotland youth solo and ensemble competition

It was a fantastic display of brass playing from 30 soloists and six ensembles at the West of Scotland area youth solo and ensemble competition on Saturday. 

Congratulations to all the young musicians and thanks to Chris Bradley for adjudicating and Gina Baker for piano accompaniments.

The WOSBBA committee is grateful to the volunteers who were rushed of their feet throughout the day – especially at lunchtime in the kitchen! – and to everyone who came to support the competitors.

Those players qualifying for the finals are:

12 and under solos

Evie Boax (Irvine &  Dreghorn Community Band)

Amelie Ralston (Campbeltown Brass)

Jemma Craig (Campbeltown Brass)

Aaron Arthur (Riverside Youth Band)

16 and under solos

Charlie Colville (Campbeltown Brass)

David Orr – (Johnstone Band)

Lucy McFadzean (Campbeltown Brass)

Annie Jones (Riverside Youth Band)

21 and under solos

Mae Barr (cover photo)

Andrea Crumlish

12 and under ensembles

Campbeltown Brass

16 and under ensembles

Campbeltown Brass Quartet

Campbeltown Cornet Quartet

Riverside Youth Band

Stranraer Junior Brass

21 and under ensembles

Campbeltown Quintet (below)