Kintyre Schools Junior Wind Band to represent Scotland!

[Kintyre Forum News]

Another example of the wonderful talent we have in Kintyre!

The Kintyre School Junior Wind Band will be travelling to London in March to represent Scotland in the National Concert Band Festival. The young band which is made up of primary and lower secondary school pupils from across Kintyre received a Gold award at the regional finals in October. This gained them an inviatation to the prtestigious finals held in the Royal Academy of Music, London. The band has achieved success in local festivals and competitions over the past two years but this is their highest achievement to date. The last time a band from Argll and Bute qualified for the finals was in 1989 which demonstartes the level of dedication and comitment the young children have put in to achieve such a high standard. Fundraising for the trip is well underway with the total cost being in the region of £5000.

[Ileach B]

As a parent of one of band members, we are really proud of them all and they are working really hard practicing and to raise money for the trip!

[Tom B]

great news - well done!

[mrn]

Great news and well done to all involved. Has fundraising events started?