Scottish Government recognition for EYBB instrumentalists

The best wishes of the Scottish Government have been extended to the two young National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) instrumentalists who have been selected to play with this year’s European Youth Brass Band in Palanga, Lithuania.

The following motion was proposed by SNP Falkirk East MSP Michelle Thomson:

“That the Parliament – congratulates Freya McLeman and Emma Brown, members of the Bo’ness and Carriden Band and the Bathgate Band, on being selected to represent Scotland at the 20th European Youth Brass Band in May 2024;

– understands that delegates selected from 15 countries will meet in Palanga, Lithuania, and perform at a series of events during the European Brass Band Championships 2024, including the European Composer Competition, the Opening Ceremony and the Grand Gala Concert across the course of the weekend;

– recognises what it sees as the unique opportunities to develop the skills and experience culture that come with learning to read and make music, and wishes Freya, Emma and all the other musicians attending all the best in the competition.”

Both Freya and Emma will be supported in their trip to Palanga by the Scottish Brass Band Association and NYBBS sponsor Polkemmet Embroidery.