East of Scotland solo and ensemble contest winners

The first area qualifying contest for this year’s Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships took place on Saturday.

The East of Scotland solo and ensemble contest in the Salvation Army Hall in Gorgie showcased extraordinary musical talents which resulted in some truly excellent performances. The results were:

Junior Solos
Beth Drury (cover photo), Kinneil Youth Band (Gold Award) WINNER
Mila Dickson, St David’s Brass (Gold Award)
Bailey Dickson, St David’s Brass (Silver Award)
Erin Drury, Kinneil Youth Band (Silver Award)
Intermediate Solos
Tyler Clark, Whitburn Youth Band (Gold Award) WINNER
Roxy Clark, Whitburn Youth Band (Silver Award)
William Tawn, Kinneil Youth Band (Silver Award)
Amber Gourlay, Whitburn Heartlands Band (Silver Award)

Intermediate Solo award recipients with winner Tyler Clark on the right

Junior Ensembles

Kinneil Youth Junior Ensemble (Silver Award) WINNER
Intermediate Ensembles
Kinneil Youth Intermediate Ensemble (Silver Award) WINNER
Adult Open Solos
Bradley Doran (below), Dalkeith & Monktonhall Brass Band (WINNER)
Phil Terras, St David’s Brass
Jackie Brown, Bathgate Band

A special thank you to adjudicator Keith Johnson whose discerning judgement played a crucial role in the success of the participants.

Thanks go to the contest sponsors – the Clarus Network Group, Band Supplies, Harper Hall Instrument Repairs and Polkemmet Embroidery – for helping to make the event possible and nurturing the musical spirit of the community.

Congratulations to all those who now progress to the finals which will be held at the Bellshill Salvation Army Hall on Saturday 23 March.