Reed Band are tuning up for Spring Concert
Linlithgow Reed Band are hosting their annual Spring Concert in the town this weekend.
The event will take place in Linlithgow Academy Theatre on Sunday (March 26) with over 100 players taking part - with 65 in the main band alone.
The band boasts three separate ensembles which take players from beginner level, through the LRB Training Band and on to competent musician in the main band.
A very successful recruitment night in January led to 12 new players signing up and they will be making their debut at the concert.
Also featured will be ten new learners who will boost the band in the future.
The band also rehearses in the main hall at the Academy, but a bigger venue for rehearsals may be needed soon.
Bandmaster, Lex McDowell, has worked hard to pick a varied programme for the Spring Concert and there is with something for everyone; from the traditional tunes in Celtic Farewell to Buckjump, a modern piece recorded by jazz musician Trombone Shorty.
The main band will also perform several marches that will form part of their summer programme at the numerous engagements they will be undertaking in the coming months.
Film music will also feature in the shape of music from The Jungle Book, Austin Powers, Star Wars and Frozen.
Reverend Stuart Gillan will once again compere the concert bringing his wit and wisdom to entertain the audience. Band vice president, Seonaid Scott, said: “The band has been seeing numbers at rehearsal consistently exceeding 50 each week which is fantastic.
“This has allowed us to choose a challenging programme which the band are playing well.
“It is great to see so many new players, especially as a number of our younger players will be heading on to University after the summer.
“It would give the band a real boost to have a full audience to appreciate their hard work.” The concert starts at 7pm. Tickets cost £6, with primary aged children and younger admitted free of charge.
Tickets are available from the band’s website www. linlithgowreedband.org.uk, and Far from the Madding Crowd.
Any unsold tickets will be available at the door on the night.