Music lovers in Renfrew were recently treated to a memorable evening of music provided by local favourites Renfrew Burgh Band.

White thrills

It saw the Scottish Third Section Champion and Cheltenham National finalists joined by tenor horn star, Sheona White, who earlier in the day had led a workshop session with band members.

Her performances of 'Capriccio Brillante' (Bellstedt), 'Ballade' (Golland), 'The Piper o' Dundee' (Downie) and 'The Beauty Within' (Harper) thrilled the audience at Renfrew Town Hall, as did the performances from band conducted by Musical Director Mark Good and Assistant MD, Ash Paton.

Something special

Reflecting on the success of the event, Mark told 4BR: "There's something special about the band performing to a local audience.

Sheona has enchanted listeners throughout her career with her wonderful playing, and the band members were inspired by her workshop leadership."

Cheltenham bound

The band now looks forward to the long journey to Cheltenham, with Chairperson Myra Mack adding: "We're looking forward to representing Renfrew with pride at the National Finals, but attending this major event is not without cost, so the fund raising goes on."

A JustGiving has been set up to help support the band: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/renfrew-nationals2025