Riverside has Summer to Remember
Inverclyde's Riverside Youth Band has enjoyed a summer to remember as the organisation looks to a busy year ahead. Six members recently took part in the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland's summer residential course at Strathallan School in Perthshire with Ash Paton and Scott Crumlish gaining principal positions. The pair were joined in the senior band by Andrea Crumlish, Siobhan Crumlish and Katie Livingstone whilst Catherine Darroch was a part of the Reserve Band. Ash and Scott were also proud to be members of the NYBBS Principals Ensemble which performed live on ITV's 'Good Morning Britain', as part of the launch of the Edinburgh International Festival, while both bands also took part in performances in the capital's Princes Street Gardens and Perth Concert Hall. Seven young members also attended NYBBS' Open Day, with a view to attending the course in future.
Riverside also recently held its latest pBuzz Camp, offering young people across Inverclyde the opportunity to take the first steps in their music making journey. Led by Laura Good with assistance from senior Riverside players, the successful event ran for several days in Port Glasgow Salvation Army, as youngsters learned about the basics of playing a brass instrument and music theory through a variety of games and immersive activities. Reflecting on the recent busy period, MD Mark Good stated, "The summer may have seen a break in rehearsals but it was full steam ahead for many of our members. We’re proud that the organisation now offers a pathway from beginners to experienced young performers."
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