Scottish Third Section Band of the year 2007, Coalburn Silver has announced a number of changes in personnel.

New players

Ex Scottish Co-op player Andy Dorricott jopins on baritone, Jack Boddice, ex member of the West Lothian Schools joins on Bb Bass, Kyle McQuoradale joins through the Bronze Band and Danny Brown returns on Eb Bass.

The band has also announced the return, following illness, of cornet player and band stalwart Derek Blackwood who has stepped back in on the front row with Jayne Brownlie filling the 2nd trombone berth.

Meanwhile, the Bronze Band has a new look with Jayne Brownlie coming on board to assist in the running and development of their future players4BR

Reshuffle

A reshuffle within the band sees ex band conductor Erik Kerr move to principal euphonium and he is joined by current Lesmahagow High School Young Musician of the year, David Fehilly.

Elizabeth Meikle has moved to the solo trombone position and the young and talented Euan Meikle has moved from 2nd cornet to the repiano cornet seat.

Silver newcomers

The Silver Band have also welcomed three young players from the Bronze Band, who are ‘sitting in’ at present to gain experience. Cornet players Ailsa Frew and Pamela Daly have been joined by baritone player Kirsty Mathieson.

Bronze direction

Meanwhile, the Bronze Band has a new look with Jayne Brownlie coming on board to assist in the running and development of their future players.

Jayne holds a B.A. in Musical studies, A.L.C.M. she is a brass instructor employed by South Lanarkshire Council as well as an accomplished Tenor Trombone player.

The band also thanked Jim and Joanne Buchanan and Chris Downing who have moved to Barrhead Burgh Band and to Pamela Cairns who is currently taking a break from banding.