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Christmas Concert 2025
On 21st December Clackmannan District Brass held their annual Christmas concert at Alloa Town Hall
All four of the organisation's bands took part in the concert with the Ensemble opening the event, playing to the audience at they arrive at the Town Hall.
It was then the turn of the Senior band, under the baton of Mr Paul Drury, to open the concert with their performances of a number of Christmas pieces to get the audience in the Christmas mood, along with a beautifully played Trombone solo, Thoughts of Love.
The first half concluded with the Youth and Development sections of the organisation, conducted by Mrs Luci Lamb, and playing some Christmas melodies to sing along to. This Started with the fantastic beginner band and was followed by the Youth & Development band to conclude the first half.
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The second half of the concert was performed by the senior band, and again featured many Christmas numbers, along with a couple of cheeky elves on the Xylophone playing the Two Imps. There was a Tenor Horn Feature of the piece Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and a Flugel Horn solo, Sweet Little Jesus Boy.
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Mince pies were the order of the day at the interval, and a good time was had by all.
Scottish Youth Brass Band Festival
30th November 2025
Clackmannan District Brass Beginner Band competed at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Festival on 30th November and were awarded a silver certificate out of the 10 bands that took part
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The band performed a programme consisting of Lay All Your Love on Me, Ruby Tuesday, All Summer Long, and a specially arranged version of Steve's Lava Chicken.​​There performance brought great appreciation from the audience, and a special mention in the Courier Newspaper, along with some fabulous photographs.
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Well done to all the players, and their conductor Luci.
Visit of the Faroe Islands band
Hornorkestrid á Skúlatrød is a school band from Klaksvík who visited Scotland in September. As part of their visit they performed a joint concert with the Clackmannan District Youth & Development Bands. The finale was a performance of Vitae Lux as a massed band piece.
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We are hoping to arrange a return visit to the Faroe Islands to perform in Klaksvík.
Northern Counties Solo and Ensemble Contest
3rd February 2024
Clackmannan District Brass took a contingent of players to the Northern Counties Solo and Ensemble Competition and came away with a clean sweep, winning in three categories.
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21 and under ensemble - Chloe brown, Katie Hensman, Tom Lamb, James Twist and Lewis Young
Their program consisted of: When she loved me and Don't Stop me now.
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16 and under ensemble - Tom Lamb and Lewis Young
Their program consisted of: the trombone duet - Devils Waltz.
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Open Slow Melody - Luci Lamb
Luci's program consisted of: All Hallow's Eve.
The adjudicator's comments were very positive and gave some very excellent feedback to all the players. Other players taking part in the event were John and Leslie Muir
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Thank you to everyone for their effort and commitment that they put in to their performances.
Awards Day
Player of the Year
Senior Band
Graham Caldwell
Section of the Year
Senior Band
Horns and Flugel
Star Award
Beginner Band
Hector Stobbie
Most Improved Player
Senior Band
Tom Lamb
Twist Endeavour Award
Youth & Development Band
Lewis Young
Most Improved Player
Beginner Band
Sophie McLean
Bandperson of the Year
Senior Band
Luci Lamb
Most Improved Player
Youth & Development Band
Katie Hensman
At our annual awards day in early November we had a solo and ensemble performance and competition section. This event is to recognise players for all sections of the organisation. We also had some long service awards given out on behalf of the Scottish Brass Band Association to Julie Johnston, Lorraine McLeod, Leslie Muir and John Muir.
The winners of the open playing competition were Graham Caldwell and Louise Kroegler playing the Flower Duet, with the Presidents award going to Shona Caldwell.
INTRODUCING PAUL DRURY
Paul Drury has taken over the batcon of the senior baton, following the decision of Ross Brotherson to step down.
PAUL DRURY
Paul is an excellent musician and has a great reputation as a conductor and an MD.
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Paul is thrilled to be taking up the role and is excited to be working with the band. He has said he is already enjoying the challenges of the test piece.
50 YEARS OF BRASS BANDING
Celebrating our members of the band who are part of a very illustrious group within the Brass Band world
FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE
The 50 year award is given for continuous service to the brass band movement for 50 years. This is an honour held by 5 members of Clackmannan District Brass Band.
Jim Currie, Hazel Graham, Anne McInnes, Dougie Harrower (left to ight) and Brian Anderson (not pictured).
OUR BANDING FAMILIES
Some of our talented family connected members within our band structure.
THE MUIRS
John and Lesley Muir make up two thirds of the trombone section in senior band, John on bass trombone, with Lesley sitting to his left on 2nd trombone.
THE FORBESES
Colin (dad) plays Rep in the senior band while his talented son, Mark, played principal cornet in the Youth & Development Band, and makes regular appearances with the senior band while continuing his studies at Edinburgh University.
THE BROWNS
In senior band, Grant (Dad) plays percussion and daughter, Chloe plays front row cornet, however their involvement is not finished there. Grant also plays in the Youth and Development Bandon BBb bass.
THE DODDS
Mum (Andrea) Euphonium and Son (Sam) Trombone both play in the Youth & Development band.
THE KROEGLERS
Mum (Louise) play in Senior Band on 1st Horn, while daughter (Emily) plays solo baritone in the Youth & Development Band.
THE CURRIES
Charlotte (left) and Grace (right) are sisters that play in our Youth & Development Band. Charlotte joined us through the St AMP project to introduce children to brass playing. Grace liked the idea so much, she joined her sister at Beginner Band.