Concert date for Dalmellington Band

Dalmellington Band Hall was buzzing with excitement recently when they held their first Dalmellington Brass Academy Summer School. Some twenty young musicians between the ages of 7 and 10 years were treated to 3 days of brass tuition and musical fun and games with volunteer Tutors and Band Members, Karin, Rebecca, Lynsay, Fiona and Ralph. Guest tutors Scott Kerr and Bethany McGrath came along to give the young people their professional knowledge and advice which was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all.

Any children who are interested in learning to play a brass instrument whilst having fun, are most welcome to come along to the Band Hall on Sunday

afternoons. Phone Karin McKenzie on 07525467327 for further information.

Dalmellington Band is pleased to announce that they will be performing a joint Concert together with Astley Tour Band in The Hugh Johnstone Memorial Hall ( formerly known as Dalmellington Community Centre) at 5 p. m. on Sunday 27th August. Astley Tour Band is a local community brass band based in the North West of England. The organisation comprises 3 brass bands - Astley Training Band, Youth Band and Unlimited Band with ages from 8 to 80! They have all come together for a tour to Ayr this summer and this concert will be the pinnacle of their weekend of musical entertainment.

Included in the Concert will be joint performances by the young musicians from Astley Youth Band and Dalmellington Brass Academy. This promises to be an

entertaining afternoon of musical enjoyment and fun!

Tickets cost £ 7 and £ 5 ( concession). You can pay at the door or book your

tickets by phoning Jan Murray, Band Secretary, telephone 01292 264194 or

07751480152 or email - dalmellington_ band_ secretary@ yahoo. co. uk