Innerleithen Youth Contest provides a ‘brilliant morning of music’

Six bands took part in the 11th Innerleithen Youth Brass Band Contest at St Ronan’s School today.

The adjudicator was well-known player, conductor and teacher, David McLeod. The aim of the day was to promote music in a fun and supportive environment and David provided excellent feedback to all bands following the performances. 

He placed St Ronan's Future Band first in the Preparatory section, Maroon Brass as winners in the Novice class and Gala Youth Band led the Development section.

“It was a brilliant morning of music from all of these young players and we were pleased to welcome all of these youth bands to Innerleithen,” said organiser Rebecca Lindsay.  “The quality of the music was excellent and it was great to see so many people come out to support the youngsters,” she added.

David McLeod with the contest's section winners

Full contest results are:

PREPARATORY SECTION

Gold Award and 1st prize

St Ronan's Future Band (Keith Belleville)

Silver Award

Loanhead & Newtongrange (Alan Fernie) -

NOVICE SECTION

Gold Award and 1st prize

Maroon Brass (Stuart Black)

Silver Award

Peebles Burgh Youth Band (Keith Belleville)

Hawick Saxhornettes (Stuart Black)

DEVELOPMENT SECTION

Gold Award and 1st prize

Gala Youth Band (Stuart Black)