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Bowman honour with Coalburn Award

The memory of Beth Damer is being celebrated at Coalburn Band with the annual presentation of the award in her name.

Coalburn
  Gareth Bowman (centre) received the annual Beth Damer Award

The Coalburn Brass Band organisation recently enjoyed their annual presentation evening where a plethora of well-deserved awards were made.

Beth Damer

The Beth Damer Memorial Award was first presented two years ago and was commissioned by the family following the tragic death of their much loved and hugely respected daughter, who died just days before her 21st birthday.

The organisation's committee vote on the recipient and took into account the comments that came with the nominations linked to Beth's ethos of determination, empathy, endeavour, helping others, spirit and teamwork.

Bowman

The choice this year was Coalburn Senior Band MD, Gareth Bowman who was presented with the award by Daniel Beadle on behalf of the Damer family.

The presentation was also highlighted by some of the comments made about Gareth's inspirational commitment to the organisation with numerous accolades about his commitment, empathy, work ethic, support and leadership.

The evening also saw the official launch of 'Apolonia', the new work from composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper written in tribute to Beth4BR

Music launch

The band has also officially launched 'Apolonia', the new work from composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper written in tribute to Beth, and which is now available through Paul's website at: https://plcmusic.co.uk/plcshop_page.php?id=89

'Apolonia' was premiered by the Coalburn Brass Band Family in March 2024 conducted by Paul and has since been performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Reserve Band.

To enjoy

It has now been made available so that many more bands can enjoy the music and its sentiments.

To enjoy go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9DZYHgcLZ4

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