The current Scottish First Section champion Granite City Brass, recently recognised the outstanding dedication and commitment of a number of playing members with the presentation of their annual awards.

Community winners

The Community Band voted for Lorna Noble to receive the ‘Bandsperson of the Year’ trophy, with conductors Lewis Catto and Tom Horne deciding on tenor horn player Jude McGowan to receive the ‘Musician of the Year’ award.

Senior winners

Meanwhile, the senior band members voted for Band Secretary Martin Neale to receive their ‘Bandsperson of the Year’ trophy, with Musical Director Bruce Wallace's choice as ‘Musician of the Year’ going to soprano cornet player Alan Haggart.

hese awards allow us to remember great characters from the band's history, while recognising the commitment and talent of our current membersBand Chairman Tom Rafferty

Commitment and dedication

Band Chairman Tom Rafferty told 4BR: "These awards allow us to remember great characters from the band's history, while recognising the commitment and talent of our current members, and encourage everyone to sustain their efforts to ensure a bright future for our organisation."