News & Events 2012

February

March

Saturday 10th March

Besson Solo & Ensemble Contest

Weekend Workshop & Concert with Les Neish

2012 Scottish Regional Championship
Glenrothes.

4th February 2012

The Besson Solo and Ensemble contest is a key annual event for brass band musicians and offers a highly respected competitive platform for young players. The Saturday contest features the finalists from the Junior, Intermediate, Youth Solo and Ensemble sections, all of whom have qualified through previous regional competitions. Once again, remarkable achievements from members of Campbeltown Brass!

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18th - 19th February

Lorne & Lowland

Pancake Tea

Les Neish is one of the leading tuba players of his generation. With a real passion for musical education Les has performed workshops to youngsters throughout the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. Playing a major role in the Scottish Brass Band Association Youth Development programme, Les has performed numerous workshops to thousands of youngsters and has been an integral part of the huge increase in youth bands throughout the whole of Scotland.

17th March 2pm - 4pm Stronvaar Bowling Club

Results:

Solo Competition

Iona McVicar
Junior Solo, Gold Award, First

Erin McSporran
Intermediate Solo, Gold Award, First
Erin also won the World of Brass Music Innovation Award

Intermediate Ensembles

Campbeltown Quartet - Silver
Campbeltown Trombone Quartet - Bronze

Well done everyone!

Please can we have donations for Baking, raffle and bottle stall. We also need volunteers to help out with these stalls, serve the teas and make the pancakes! Please contact Liz if you able to help in anyway - thanks!

2012 Mid Argyll Music Festival

24th March Lochgilphead

Well done to everyone who took part at this year's Mid Argyll Music Festival. For a list of results, click here.

timetable

Saturday 11th February

Playing at the Valentine's dance
Masonic Lodge

April

Sunday 8th April

Churches Together Easter Service at Kirk Street Hall, 3pm.

Dates for February/March

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