South Lanarkshire Council Instrumental Music Service

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  • SLS Choir – The Sanctuary Project 

    SLS Choir – The Sanctuary Project 

    Members of the South Lanarkshire Schools (SLS) choir recently took part in a Lanarkshire wide musical collaboration as part of the 2026 Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Featuring 24 talented young vocalists, the SLS choir joined forces with eight other choir groups from across the region in the stunning setting of Motherwell Cathedral. Together, these groups formed the Lanarkshire Choir Collective, a 500-strong ensemble specially created to bring together the region’s finest choral talent.

    The project centres around Sanctuary, a specially commissioned piece by renowned composer Jason Robert Brown. After participating in a professional recording of the work, the SLS choir will join the rest of the collective live on stage for a special concert at the Hamilton Town House on Thursday, 29th October 2026.

    Beyond the music, the Sanctuary project focuses on values of connection, hope, and kindness. It stands as a powerful demonstration of the incredible impact communities can make when coming together with a shared purpose to support mental health and well-being.

  • South Lanarkshire IMS pupils in WSSO

    South Lanarkshire IMS pupils in WSSO

    Young musicians from South Lanarkshire’s Instrumental Music Service (IMS) successfully auditioned for coveted places in the highly respected West of Scotland Schools Orchestra (WSSO) ensembles for the 2024/25 season. Their success highlights the outstanding talent we have here in South Lanarkshire and the life-changing benefits of music education.

    The pupils attended a residential course where they worked intensively with world-class tutors and conductors. The experience strengthened their technical and ensemble skills, nurtured teamwork, built confidence, and developed qualities that extend far beyond music.

    Participation in the WSSO ensembles provides pupils with the chance to perform at the highest level of youth music-making in Scotland. Over the season, they have showcased their talents in a series of concerts across the west of Scotland, culminating in a spectacular finale at Glasgow’s stunning City Halls on Sunday 24th August. Playing to packed audiences in such an iconic venue is an unforgettable and life-affirming milestone for any young musician.

    Mr. Bryans, from South Lanarkshire IMS, said:
    “We are incredibly proud of our pupils for earning a place in such a prestigious ensemble. It is a reward for their hard work and a reflection of the fantastic music education opportunities available here in South Lanarkshire.”

    One IMS pupil added:
    “Being part of WSSO has been amazing. Working with professional conductors and performing in places like City Halls is a dream come true—it has really inspired me to keep developing as a musician.”

    South Lanarkshire IMS is proud to celebrate these pupils’ achievements and to see them thrive as part of Scotland’s next generation of musicians. Their success is a testament to their commitment, the support of dedicated IMS staff, and the transformative impact of high-quality music education.

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