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Young Musician Competition 2026
The competition takes place on Tuesday 31st March, at 6.00pm, in the Extension. All competitors should arrive by 5.45pm and wear full school uniform.
There are 2 classes: BGE Class (for competitors in S1 – S3) and SP Class (for competitors in S4 – S6). There will be a maximum of 10 competitors per class – if necessary, heats will be held in advance – time & date TBC.
The winner of each class will progress to represent the school at the East Ayrshire Young Competition on Thursday 23rd April – details TBC.
If you wish to enter, complete the Form below. The Form will close at 2.45pm on Friday 6th March.
Note that all competitors must provide a copy of the sheet music that they are performing for the adjudicator to refer to on the night.
Please speak to your Music teacher if you have any questions! Good luck!
NYCOS National Boys Choir – Free Experience Day
Please see link below for information about the NYCOS National Boys Choir event.
January Performers
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December Performers
S3 Music and Music Technology Courses
S2 pupils are currently making their subject choices for S3 – please see the links below for information about the S3 Music and Music Technology courses on offer from the department.
Winter Concert
This year’s Winter Concert is taking place on Tuesday 16th December 2025, starting at 6.00pm in the school Games Hall. Please see the attached letter for details about how to get tickets!
Scottish Concert Band Festival
Congratulations to the Senior Wind Band, and their conductor, Ms Macfarlane, on being awarded Gold Plus for their performance at the regional round of the Scottish Concert Band Festival last week!
Comments from the adjudicators included, “Overall, the piece had excellent dynamics with well observed articulations” and “What a fine performance of a very difficult piece! Bravo, Band!”
November Performers
