BAND CAMP FIRST FOR INNERLEITHEN

Borders based St. Ronan's Silver Band is holding its first ever Band Camp next month. Open to all young brass and percussion players, the inaugural event will be held in Innerleithen Church of Scotland on Tue 9 Aug, Wed 10 Aug and Thu 11 Aug 2022.

"We are delighted to have been able to bring this idea to fruition," explained Claire Bell, Chair of St. Ronan's Band. "We have a very long tradition of nurturing young musicians, and our brand-new Band Camp is designed to give fledgling players the opportunity to come together to have fun playing music!" Claire said.

The Band Camp has been designed as an inclusive event and there will be classes for beginner brass, more advanced brass, percussionists of all levels, existing pBuzz Class (the RonanBuzzers) and new recruit pBuzz class to come and have a go! The sessions are free and open to all.

"We have appointed a very experienced team of tutors; Stuart Black will lead the brass groups, Fiona Neary is our percussion tutor and the Camp Director is our own education lead, Keith Belleville. We are looking forward to three great days of fun and music!" Mrs Bell added.

Parents/carers can find out more and sign-up children/young people using an online form:

https://forms.gle/gMEfYzDQ58YDCnTT6

Alternatively, email secretary@stronanssilverband.org

The event has been made possible through support from partners: the Scottish Brass Band Association, Peebles & District Round Table, St Ronan's Hotel and Innerleithen, Walkerburn & Traquair Rotary Club.