| Whitburn Youth Band |
December 2007 On Sunday 9th December, Whitburn Youth Band held its first ever solo competition. The event, organized by band tutor and senior band second cornet player Scott Walker, was a resounding success. Adjudicator Anne Crookston, Principal Baritone of Whitburn, was impressed by the standard of playing on show. Anne’s kind words of encouragement and remarks on the playing will no doubt help develop the young players further. Cornet player Susan Carruthers was declared the overall winner on the day for her performance of Grandfathers Clock. Meanwhile, tenor horn player Lewis Kidney was chosen as most improved player for 2007; a prize decided by Scott Walker. SBBA Youth Development Officer, Alan Edmond, was on hand to give his words of encouragement to all involved. The band is now looking forward to their performance as part of Whitburn Band’s Christmas concert at the Regal Theatre Bathgate on 23rd December. |
Whitburn Youth Band was formed in late November 2006 and is headed by senior band players, Scott Walker and Robert Fraser. The group rehearse on a Sunday afternoon between 4.00 to 4.45pm for beginners and from 4.45 to 5.30pm for intermediate players. We welcome all players from the age of 8 that play any brass instrument. All levels of players are catered for, so please come along and help become the next generation of Whitburn Band. If you are interested in joining, whether you play already or would like to get started, please get in touch. |