On Saturday the 6th of December the South Lanarkshire Schools Big Band had the tremendous honour of performing at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. As families and young music-lovers made their way to hear the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Children’s Classics concert, they were greeted with an extra performance courtesy of this exceptional ensemble.
The big band are a welcome addition to the RSNO festive programme and the band always set the tone for an exciting afternoon of music. Their lively set featured a blend of classic swing, jazz standards, and pop and soul favourites. This impressive programme showcased the bands musical versatility and the high standard of musicianship across South Lanarkshire schools. The band were fortunate to accompany St John Ogilvie High School pupil Laurel who took to the microphone with her confident vocals.
There are few school big bands in the country capable of delivering such a varied and demanding programme with this level of musicality and professionalism. The performance was not only a wonderful curtain-raiser for the RSNO concert but a celebration of the dedication of the students, their instrumental music teachers, and the wider South Lanarkshire music community.
The South Lanarkshire Schools Big Band continue to set the bar high—Saturday’s concert was yet another reminder of the incredible opportunities and exceptional talent thriving in South Lanarkshire schools.
