{"id":176,"date":"2025-10-27T12:46:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/?page_id=176"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T13:31:51","slug":"big-band","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/ensembles\/big-band\/","title":{"rendered":"South Lanarkshire Schools&#8217; Big Band"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" data-attachment-id=\"821\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/ensembles\/big-band\/cropped-big-band-photo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1260,484\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1765206759&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cropped Big Band Photo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo-300x115.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo-1024x393.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo-1024x393.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo-1024x393.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo-768x295.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/public\/southlanarkshireinstrumentalmusicservice\/uploads\/sites\/16877\/2026\/01\/20130132\/Cropped-Big-Band-Photo.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eb524166 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-3f10d43c86d482cbed3e2401a4461202\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">The South Lanarkshire Schools&#8217; Big Band brings together talented young musicians from across the region to rehearse and perform. The Big Band celebrates the rich traditions of jazz and big band music covering styles from classic swing, latin and contemporary arrangements. From Count Basie to Stevie Wonder, their repertoire highlights the versatility and enthusiasm of these young musicians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-28ddb74e97eb684fa1cdf82faa869d2f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Under the expert direction of the SLC  instrumental music teachers, the ensemble provides an invaluable opportunity for students to develop advanced performance skills, gain experience in improvisation, and perform live at events throughout South Lanarkshire and beyond. Regular rehearsals and concerts help promote confidence, teamwork, and creativity \u2014 key values at the heart of the Council\u2019s music education programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-12880b9c765fe15aba97aba107b15c41\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">The Big Band perform regularly at local festivals, council events, and national music showcases, representing the very best of South Lanarkshire\u2019s musical talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97f45e19bba3f8257a0536d0820913f2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.176), 2rem);\">Rock Collective rehearse every Wednesday in Hamilton Grammar School with the group made up of young musicians on the following instruments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-18d5ae6821409530702e8f92830aeb04\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-228681881bc3dae49e9809b5168d1602\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Bass Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-09201d0e06a52aa19943cf82b8497c29\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Electric Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-2be0fc6da7c31848865f8683c939b857\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Drumkit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-f04c98d43024c35e7f989ed33f80163e\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Saxophone (Alto\/ Tenor\/ Baritone)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-bd8039a92068a08b301549e5eeb59760\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Trumpet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-06c5c937c6c945ce5d733d828dc95695\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Trombone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family wp-elements-78f8f09c07e77eb3e5568cf7fb3f5366\" style=\"font-size:clamp(19.481px, 1.218rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.129), 31px);\">Admission to the Big Band is by audition (Grade 5 standard advisable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-rokkitt-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-1809505c8a0adb484ae788d77e3a1328\">Key Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul  class=\"eo-events eo-events-shortcode\"><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on September 16, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on September 23, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on September 30, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on October 7, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on October 21, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on October 28, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on November 4, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on November 11, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on November 18, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on November 25, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-hamilton-grammar-school eo-event-cat-rehearsals eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> Big Band Rehearsal on December 2, 2026 4:30 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-venue-rutherglen-town-hall eo-event-cat-concerts eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-future\"> South Lanarkshire School&#8217;s Big Band Concert on March 3, 2027 7:00 pm <\/li><li class=\"eo-event-cat-concerts eo-event-tag-big-band eo-event-tag-brass-ensemble eo-event-tag-percussion-ensemble eo-event-tag-saxophone-ensemble eo-event-tag-slc-schools-choir eo-event-future eo-all-day\"> IMS Summer Showcase 2027 on June 8, 2027 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South Lanarkshire Schools&#8217; Big Band brings together talented young musicians from across the region to rehearse and perform. 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