2019
Besson Solo & Ensemble Championships
Saturday 2nd February 2019
Livingston
Results
Junior Ensemble
Campbeltown Brass A, Gold, 1st
Campbeltown Brass C, Gold, 2nd
Campbeltown Brass B, Silver, 3rd
Junior Solos
Andrew Colville, Gold, 2nd
Jamie Colville, Gold, 3rd
Hannah McCaig, Bronze
Intermediate Ensemble
Campbeltown Brass A, Gold, 2nd
Intermediate Solos
Amy Paterson, Gold, 1st
Andrew McMillan, Gold
Kyle Paterson, Bronze
Youth Ensemble
Campbeltown Brass Quartet, 1st
Mid-Argyll Music Festival
22 - 23 March 2019
Lochgilphead
Results
Class 65a Brass Solo (Beginners)
Carla Renton & Michael West, 3rd
Class 65b Brass Solo (Primary)
Charlie Colville, 1st
Mae Barr & Grace McTaggart, 2nd
Kirstie Renton & Sean West, 3rd
Class 72 Instrumental Ensemble (Primary)
Campbeltown Brass A, 1st
Campbeltown Brass B, 2nd
Class 70 Instrumental Duet (Secondary)
Jack & Rona Campbell, 1st
Andrew & Jamie Colville, 2nd
Andrew McMillan & Caius Walker, 3rd
Class 69 Instrumental Duet (Primary)
Cara McFadzean & Annie Watson, 1st
Class 66 Brass Solo (Secondary 1 - 3)
Jamie Colville, 1st
Rona Campbell, 2nd
Kyle Paterson & Andrew Colville, 3rd
Class 67 Brass Solo (Secondary 4 - 6)
Amy Paterson, 1st
Andrew McMillan, 2nd
Class 73 Instrumental Ensemble (Secondary 1 - 3)
Campbeltown Brass B, 1st
Campbeltown Brass A, 2nd
Class 74 Instrumental Ensemble (Secondary 4 - 6)
Campbeltown Brass, 2nd
Class 75 Instrumental Ensemble (Open)
Campbeltown Brass, 1st
Class 77 Junior Bands
Campbeltown Brass Juniors, Winners
Class 78 Senior Bands
Campbeltown Brass Intermediate, Winners
Class 79 Open Bands
Campbeltown Brass, Winners
Jamie Colville - Recipient of the Co-operative Membership Cup for the highest mark in Solo Brass.
Campbeltown Brass - received the Gifford Bowl for the highest mark gained by a Choir or Band.
Music from the Movies
18th April 2019
Community Centre, Campbeltown
Oban Music Festival
Saturday 4th May 2019
RESULTS
Elementary Class
Carla Renton, 1st
Primary Class
Charlie Colville, 1st
Cara McFadzean, 2nd
James Barr, 3rd
Ben Cunningham, 4th
Primary Ensemble - Winners
Intermediate Solo
Rona Campbell,1st
Kyle Paterson, 2nd
Drew Cunningham, 3rd
Jamie Colville, 4th
Senior Solo
Amy Paterson, 1st
Secondary Ensemble - Winners
Community Engagements
23 May & 26 May 2019
Campbeltown Malts Festival and MOK Run
Kintyre Music Festival
10 - 15 June 2019
Results
Elementary Brass Solo
Carla Renton, Winner
Eva Morbey, 3rd
Primary Duets
Kirstie Renton and Grace McTaggart, Winners
Cara McFadzean and Annie Watson (woodwind), 2nd
Sean West and Charlie Colville, Cara McFadzean and Annie Watson (Brass), Joint 3rd
Primary Brass Solo
Cara McFadzean, Winner
Sean West, 2nd
Kirstie Renton, 3rd
Primary Ensembles
Campbeltown Brass A, Winners
Campbeltown Brass C, 2nd
Campbeltown Brass, 3rd
Secondary Brass Solo (S1)
Hannah McCaig, Winner
Liam Bennie, 2nd
Emma Cook, 3rd
Secondary Brass Solo (S2 & 3)
Emily Bennie, Winner
Kyle Paterson, 2nd
Drew Cunningham and Jamie Colville, Joint 3rd
Secondary Bras Solo (S4,5 & 6)
Amy Paterson, Winner
Erin McLellan, 2nd
Andrew McMillan, 3rd
Caius Walker, 4th
Senior Duet class
Rona and Jack Campbell, Winners
Andrew McMillan and Caius Walker, 2nd
Senior ensemble class
Campbeltown Brass B, Winners
Campbeltown Brass A, 2nd
Campbeltown Brass C, 3rd
Bands
Junior band
Campbeltown Brass Beginners, Winners
Senior Band Class
Campbeltown Brass Intermediate, Winners
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.
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)
Agricultural Show
2nd August 2019
Fantastic morning at the Kintyre Agricultural show. Thank you all the players for putting on a great performance.
Leavers Concert
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.
The West of Scotland Entertainment Contest
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.
West of Scotland Solo & Ensemble Competition
26th October 2019
Paisley
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
Scottish Youth Championships
Sunday 24th November 2019
Perth Concert Hall
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.
Christmas Concert
18th December 2019
Thank you everyone for coming along and supporting the band. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!
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!