Best of West Lothian young musicians on show
Talented musicians from schools across West Lothian hit all the right notes at the annual Spring Concert Series.
Over 200 young people and 24 staff performed to audiences of over 300 people across two nights at Inveralmond Community High School in Livingston before the Easter break.
The number of West Lothian schools represented increased to 33 this year, with the number of student performers also increasing.
Bands performing included the West Lothian Schools Big Band, West Lothian Schools Brass Band, West Lothian Schools Junior and Senior Pipe Bands, West Lothian Schools Concert Band, West Lothian Schools Wind Ensemble and the West Lothian Schools Junior and Senior String Orchestras.
Both shows featured fantastic performances from all our young musicians, and lots of really positive feedback from the delighted audience.
The finale of each concert was joint performances of all the ensembles performing together, with the Brass Band, Big Band and Pipe Bands performed Carnival de Paris by Dario G on the first night, and the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and String Orchestras coming together for Viva La Vida by Coldplay.
Rehearsals will begin again in September, and parents/carers of current ensemble members should look out for an email early soon asking them to complete an existing members registration form for next session.
Any instrumental pupils not currently in an Area Ensemble should talk to their instructor if they are interested in joining one next session.
The Area Ensembles are open to any young person living in West Lothian who plays an instrument to the required standard for the ensemble. Please contact ims@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window) for more information.
