They’ve travelled the world with Scotland’s most well-known navy band – and now Lanarkshire musicians are returning to Hamilton to pay tribute to native heroes.
Sergeant Colin Blackwood, from Larkhall, and Musician Michael Chandler, from Strathaven, will carry out with the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland at their “Celebrating our Heroes” live performance to help Poppyscotland.
Each former Strathaven Academy pupils, Colin, a trombonist, and Michael, a clarinettist, developed their love of music enjoying with the varsity’s band, earlier than occurring to affix the Military.
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In addition to enjoying at Edinburgh’s Royal Navy Tattoo and Holyrood Palace, they've carried out all through Europe, and as far afield as Canada, the Center East, and Kazakhstan.
Now the band shall be coming to Hamilton City Home on Friday, September 2, on the primary cease of its tour round Scotland.
All proceeds will go to assist Poppyscotland ship its life-changing help for members of the Armed Forces group throughout Scotland.
Sgt Blackwood, who has been an Military musician for 33 years, mentioned: “That is the primary time the Band has performed in Hamilton, and I’m actually wanting ahead to returning to my hometown.
"We’re excited to be supporting an ideal trigger, in addition to paying tribute to native heroes, from the Armed Forces to key employees throughout a pandemic.
“We’ve received a improbable programme this 12 months, starting from conventional Scottish tunes to fashionable classics by John Williams.
"We’ve been particularly happy to work with Scottish folks musician and composer Alan Brydon, who has written a brand new music, Land of Heroes , for the finale.
“Different works will commemorate the 40 th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict, whereas the Band SCOTS Ceilidh group is assured to get toes tapping!"
Gordon Michie, Poppyscotland’s Head of Fundraising and Studying, mentioned: “We’re delighted to welcome again the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and are very grateful for his or her persevering with help.
"It is a improbable probability to listen to one in all Scotland’s best-known bands right here in Hamilton.
“These live shows are all the time an ideal evening out, with an uplifting and eclectic programme showcasing the band’s versatility.
"All funds raised will help our life-changing work with the Armed Forces group, offering sensible assist and help at any time when they want us.”
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, based mostly at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, is likely one of the 22 Common Military bands, and is made up of musicians who're additionally serving troopers.
Tickets value £15 (£12 concessions) and can be found on-line.
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