Raploch children make some Big Noise in the park
The Raploch community enjoyed a fantastic day out at Big Noise Fun Day last Tuesday.
Hundreds of families gathered in Ochil Park to enjoy top performances from children and staff during the fun festivities.
Big Noise Staff Band opened the day’s activities followed by performances from the children’s wind, string and brass ensembles and the Noise Choir, made up of adults who work or live in the community.
The programme culminated in a sensational performance from the Big Noise Raploch Symphony Orchestra.
While crowds enjoyed a barbecue, they were treated to entertainment from the Big Noise Big Band and Kay Klass Dance. There was also a bouncy castle, face painting, football fun from Raploch Hearts and a cake to celebrate the 10th birthday of Sistema Scotland and Big Noise.
Peter Nicholson, Big Noise Raploch team leader, said:“The fun day was a huge success and we had a fantastic turnout from the community who provide such a massive support for Big Noise Raploch.”
Meanwhile, Big Noise are organising a Stirlingwide summer holiday club which will be a free event open to young people aged six to 18 years from across Stirling and Clackmannanshire who play orchestral instruments .
It is to be held at the Raploch Community Campus from Monday July 9 to Thursday July 12, 9.30am-12.30pm each day.
Members of the Scottish traditional super group Blazin’Fiddles will work with all string players during the morning sessions, with a particular focus on learning tunes by ear (no previous experience of this is required).
David Munn, Big Noise Raploch senior musician, said:“This is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to work with some of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians. I can’t wait to hear the result which we will share with all of the families at a concert on the Thursday morning of the week.”
The club is now in its fourth year and has proved to be a big hit with Stirling children and young people and also those who travel from rural areas to take part in the musical activities.
To apply visit www.makeabignoise.or.uk/ funding. It is hoped to cater for as many young people as possible, however, places will be limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.