North Ayrshire's Senior Concert Band recently won a coveted gold award 🏆👏 The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland was the venue for the #NationalConcertBandFestival 's Scottish regional event 🎼 Bands were welcomed from all over Scotland and the North of England to perform for the adjudicators Bryan Allan and Heather Nicoll. Alongside North Ayrshire Schools’ Senior Concert Band other bands included: Garnock Valley Community Band, Edinburgh Academy Concert Band/Big Band, Aberdeen Grammar, Durham University and Strathclyde University Concert Band 🤩 The Garnock Valley Community Band also stood out receiving a Platinum Award for their performance 🏆👏 Both adjudicators were very complimentary as to the high standard of music performed throughout the day and how well prepared each band was. NA Schools’ Senior Concert Band were awarded a Gold Award for their performance for the second year running. Performance highlights included the challenging rendition of Vortex by Robert Longfield, Highland Fantasy by Scottish Composer Bruce Fraser and ending on a high with Michael Brown’s arrangement: 60’s rock mix which included the rock classics: Devil in the Blue Dress, Gimme Some Lovin’ and Louie, Louie. Councillor Shaun Macaulay, Cabinet Member for Education and Young People said: “Well done to our exceptional musicians for achieving a Gold Award once again thanks to their memorable performances as part of the National Concert Band Festival. “You should all be incredibly proud of yourselves and I have no doubt this is just the start of what is going to be another memorable year for North Ayrshire’s young musicians. “Special thanks to their remarkable instrumental instructors who are committed to helping all of our students to hone their musical abilities. Keep up the outstanding work and keep enjoying your music!” Ronan Watson, NA Music Service Manager, shared: "I am delighted to see the progress the Senior Concert Band has made this year. This was a very fitting award for all their hard work. “Congratulations also to the Garnock Valley Community Band for their well-deserved Platinum Award. It is brilliant to see so many former North Ayrshire Senior Band Members continue to excel in this wonderful community ensemble. Congratulations to all the performers and to everyone in our Music Service team." Stay tuned to the latest news from our talented musicians @NACmusicservice 🤩👏