2016 News
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Youths Prep Section Success
Nov 26, 2016
Today, 26th Nov, our young beginners, St. David's Budding Brass, took part in the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championship, Preparatory section. Their young conductor, just turned 17, was wielding the baton for a second year running.
Their first piece, Singin' in the Rain, was judged to have, 'dynamic contrasts well handled' and 'a good balance of parts'.
Handbags and Gladrags followed. After a ragged ensemble opening, both adjudicators enjoyed the 'strong delivery' of the 'confident solo cornet', with percussion adding to the overall performance.
In the closing number, Ghostbusters, the band settled into 'well handled syncopation' and 'solid dynamics'.
The young players and their conductor were delighted to be awarded a Silver certificate.
Christmas Concert 2016
Nov 23, 2016St. David's Brass and St. David's Youth Bands Christmas Concert will be on Friday 9th December at 7.30 pm.
The venue is Gorebridge Parish Church, 96 Hunterfield Road, EH23 4TT.
Entry is free, with a retiral collection being taken for the benefit of Midlothian Food Bank.
We are delighted to be able to help this important local charity once more.
Tribute to Robin Henderson
Feb 26, 2016On Tuesday evening the band recorded a tribute to Robin Henderson. Robin sadly passed away after a battle with cancer and we felt we would like to make a tribute to the gentleman and friend that we knew so well. We had the privilege of having Robin play with the band at a concert but more than this he was always incredibly supportive and complimentary towards the band at all times. The word legend is a word that is used far too often but in this instance is an underestimation of his influence on his band, the members in it and the banding community surrounding him. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time and we hope this tribute helps to show how loved and respected he was.