{"id":304,"date":"2026-03-10T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/thsmusicdepartment\/?p=304"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:56:00","slug":"taylor-high-school-rock-band-triumph-at-north-lanarkshire-schools-battle-of-the-bands-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/thsmusicdepartment\/2026\/03\/10\/taylor-high-school-rock-band-triumph-at-north-lanarkshire-schools-battle-of-the-bands-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor High School Rock Band Triumph at North Lanarkshire Schools Battle of the Bands 2026."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Taylor High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of its Rock Band, Silvrtone, who were crowned winners of the North Lanarkshire Schools Battle of the Bands 2026. Competing against 13 bands on the night, the group impressed both the judges and the audience with a confident and dynamic performance.<\/div>\n
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On the morning of the competition, Mrs Muir, Head of Expressive Arts, encouraged the band to perform with confidence, reminding them that their talent charisma should be something other bands admired. Her message was simple and powerful: trust your ability, take the stage with belief, and let the music speak for itself.<\/div>\n
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Their set featured a powerful rendition of the classic rock anthem\u00a0\u201cBorn to Be Wild\u201d<\/i>, followed by an original composition titled\u00a0\u201cVena Cava.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0The combination of a well-known rock classic and their own creative work showcased the band\u2019s versatility and musical maturity, helping secure them the top position in the competition.<\/div>\n
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This victory marks a remarkable progression from last year\u2019s competition. In 2025, the group were the youngest performers taking part\u00a0and achieved an impressive third place. On that occasion, they performed\u00a0\u201cOne Way or Another\u201d<\/i>\u00a0by Blondie along with their own original song,\u00a0\u201cMeridian.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0Their continued growth over the past year has clearly paid off, culminating in this year\u2019s well\u2011deserved first place.<\/div>\n
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The Taylor High School Rock Band is made up of a talented group of S5 pupils, each contributing their unique musical strengths to the ensemble:<\/div>\n
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Thomas Reily \u2013 Lead Vocals<\/strong>
\nMax Allison \u2013 Drum Kit<\/strong>
\nLucy White \u2013 Guitar<\/strong>
\nAdam Formosa \u2013 Bass Guitar<\/strong>
\nAva Bradley \u2013 Guitar<\/strong><\/div>\n
Eve Porteous \u2013 Keyboards and Backing Vocals<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Our\u00a0congratulations<\/span>\u00a0also go to Brannock High School, who were awarded second place, and Dalziel High School, who placed third. The Individual Performer Award\u00a0was presented to a student from St Maurice\u2019s High School.<\/div>\n
As part of their success, the Taylor High School Music Department\u00a0has received a \u00a3300 prize, which the band will use to select equipment from Haydock Music in Glasgow.<\/div>\n
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Mrs Muir said:\u00a0\u201cWe are incredibly proud of the band and the dedication they have shown throughout the year. Their commitment to rehearsals, their creativity in writing original music, and their confidence on stage were outstanding. Winning this competition is a fantastic achievement for them and very well deserved.\u201d<\/i><\/div>\n
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Taylor High School extends its warmest\u00a0congratulations<\/span> to Silvrtone\u00a0for this fantastic accomplishment. Their success is a source of pride for the entire school community, and we look forward to seeing what they achieve next.<\/div>\n
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Check out our YouTube Channel to find a clip of Silvrtone from the competition.<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/youtu.be\/OahYNlbr_9k?si=WUPslMpOK_OJhJn_<\/div>\n
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Taylor High School is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of its Rock Band, Silvrtone, who were crowned winners of the North Lanarkshire Schools Battle of the Bands 2026. Competing against 13 bands on the night, the group impressed both the judges and the audience with a confident and dynamic performance. On the morning of … <\/p>\n

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