NYBBS

21st - 27th July

Strathallan

A total of 15 band members attended the NYBBS Summer course this year. We couldn't be more proud of them all and congratulations to all the Principal players!

Congratulations also to Caius Walker on his promotion to Senior band, Annie Watson whose section won the Best section award in the Children's band and to our former band member Gavin Johnson for receiving the Tom McCrone Trophy for best bass player at NYBBS summer course 2019.

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Senior Band

Horn - Amy Paterson

Soprano - Hannah Oman

Reserve Band

Trombone - Caius Walker

Euphonium - Emily Bennie

Children's Band

Flugel - Rona Campbell

Horn - Liam Bennie

Trombone - Jamie Colville

Bass - Andrew Colville

Well done also to Andrew McMillan, Senior band solo horn and Mae Barr and Jack Campbell Children's band on solo horn.

Congratulations to our former players Owen and Gavin, Principal Bass Trombone and Eb Bass respectively. Last but not least we also have Annie Watson (2nd baritone), Cara McFadzean (flugel), Kirsty Renton (2nd cornet), Ali Cupples (Euph)

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Agricultural Show

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2nd August 2019

Fantastic morning at the Kintyre Agricultural show. Thank you all the players for putting on a great performance.

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Leavers Concert

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Tuesday 27th August 2019

Dunaverty Village Hall, Southend

It was a full house! Thank you, everyone, for coming to our Leavers Concert and supporting the band. The evening was both joyous and emotional, as 5 of our band members said their farewell by giving us a moving rendition of My Way. The Senior Band kicked off the concert by showcasing their programme for Troon, followed by some capable playing by our new beginners who only started a few weeks ago. Finally performances by an ever-increasing Junior Band! We wish to thank the Dunaverty Village Hall Committee for all their help and support. The evening raised over £500 for the band, which would not have been possible without such a supportive audience.

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The West of Scotland Entertainment Contest

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Saturday 31st August 2019, Troon

It was another epic journey this time to Troon and back! Despite the rough early morning crossing on the ferry, with half the band suffering from seasickness, it was straight off the ferry and on to the stage. The band produced an excellent performance especially our Principal horn Amy Paterson. Not only did the band win the Best First Section but they also came second overall.

It's the end of an era for Hannah Oman, Suen Yee Walker, Rebecca Semple and Amy Paterson! Having been in the band for over a decade, they will soon be leaving us to further their studies. We also said farewell to Ali Cupples, who is heading down South to continue his studies. We wish them all the best for the future.

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West of Scotland Solo & Ensemble Competition

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26th October 2019

Paisley

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Results

Junior Solo

Charlie Colville, Gold, 2nd

Hannah McCaig, Gold, 3rd

Carla McFadzean, Silver

Flint-Phoenix Barrett, Silver

Gemma McCaig, Silver

Gregor Craig, Silver

James Barr, Silver

Kirstie Renton, Silver

Junior Ensemble

Campbeltown Brass B, Gold, 1st

Campbeltown Brass A, Silver, 2nd

Campbeltown Brass C, Silver, 3rd

Intermediate Solo

Kyle Paterson, Gold, 1st

Jack Campbell, Gold, 3rd

Andrew McMillan, Gold, 4th

Drew Cunningham, Gold

Jamie Colville, Gold

Rona Campbell, Gold

Beth MacPherson, Silver

Emily Bennie, Silver

Lian Bennie, Silver

Intermediate Ensemble

Campbeltown Brass A, Gold, 1st

Campbeltown Brass B, Gold, 2nd

Campbeltown Brass C, Silver, 3rd

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Scottish Youth Championships

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Sunday 24th November 2019

Perth Concert Hall

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Congratulations to Campbeltown Brass Intermediate, winners of the Development Section at the Scottish Youth Championships, with Campbeltown Brass Juniors Runners-up in the Preparatory Section.

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Christmas Concert

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18th December 2019

Thank you everyone for coming along and supporting the band. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  

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Merry Christmas! 

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Thank you to all band members who have given up their time in this busy period to bring some festive cheer! Thanks to Tesco and Co-op for allowing us to use their premises. On behalf of Campbeltown Brass, thank you, everyone, for all your support throughout the year. To all band members: thank you for all your hard work and helping to make the band what it is.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at TSB Campbeltown – Andrew, Grace, Jenny and Louise for their fundraising efforts throughout the year. As part of the TSB Local Charity Partnerships programme, Campbeltown Brass was nominated and chosen by the public as their local cause. From bake sales to hampers, the staff managed to raise £594.39 for the Band! We wish to thank customers of TSB for their generosity and the staff for all their hard work. It is amazing how this small community, without fail, always support us and many other charities in town.

Finally, a group of band members volunteered to play carols for the staff and patients at Campbeltown Hospital this morning. It is always nice to remember that there are those who have to spend their Christmas in hospital and there are lots of nurses, doctors, hospital staff and emergency service staff who will be spending the day looking after others.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

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