Argyll & Bute Schools Concert Band - Monday 18 February

[WC1]

The Argyll and Bute Schools Concert Band will be performing in the Victoria Hall on Monday 18 February at 7.00 pm (note early start time). This band includes brass and woodwind pupils from most of the ten Argyll and Bute secondary schools, including Campbeltown Grammar, which will be well represented once again. In previous years they have reached a very high standard indeed and this year should be no exception. They promise a programme that will "raise the roof". Please go along and support our young musicians who are taking part in this prestigious ensemble.

[WC1]

Just been in at the Vic to catch part of the rehearsal for tonight's concert and was most impressed by the sound this band is making. It's going to be an amazing night. Don't miss it! Tickets available at the door from 6.00 for a 7.00 kick off.

[Ship called Dignity]

Just been in at the Vic to catch part of the rehearsal for tonight's concert and was most impressed by the sound this band is making. It's going to be an amazing night. Don't miss it! Tickets available at the door from 6.00 for a 7.00 kick off.

Remember to get a couple of photos for us!

[WC1]

An absolutely brilliant concert by the Argyll and Bute Schools Concert Band last night. From the opening march, 'Crown Imperial' by Walton, to the finale, an amazing arrangement of Barry Manilow's 'Copacabana' that showcased various sections of the band, in particular the trombones, it was clear that the standard this year was even better than before. Good, solid woodwind playing, particularly sensitive in Eric Whitacre's 'Cloudburst' which also included some audience participation which very effectively gave the impression of falling rain dying away. Wonderful, glitteringly clear brass added polish throughout. Great solos from Jennifer McCormick on flugel, Eilidh Brian on euphonium, David Cosgrove and Mark Good on trombone and Stephanie Mitchell on trumpet. In fact, of the eight main solos of the evening five came from young folk from Campbeltown. Of the 75-strong band, no fewer than 15 were pupils of CGS, the largest representation, proportionately, of any of the schools. But where was Campbeltown? A poor audience for such a superb concert.

[hoots the scoop]

But where was Campbeltown? A poor audience for such a superb concert.

You have to ask where was it advertised?

No posters up
Nothing in the Courier
On here at the last minute.

You can't expect people to turn up if they don't know about it.

[WC1]

Top item in the CGS February Newsletter, announcements on Argyll FM, posters in the usual shops distributed by a very supportive member of the public. and a very public announcement to the 250 or so who went to Scottish Opera the previous week. The only omission was an advert in the Courier which it wasn't for us to arrange locally. The word was most certainly out there.