Welcome to the official Newmilns and Galston Brass Band Website, Scotland's oldest surviving Brass band, with over 170 years of history attached. Ayrshire is proud and famous for its musical history and we continue to deliver entertainment and excitement to supporters and newcomers at our events.
Our website has all the details and information about what is happening, new players, new events and fund raising for the band. Please have a look about and we hope your enjoy your online visit.
News
1st Section Top position at Fife Contest New
Newmilns and Galston picked up first place on Saturday 21st April 2012 at Carnegie Hall, Dumfermline. The band, conducted by Alan Cameron, entertained the audience and adjudicator John Boax, with "Dance of the Tumblers" arranged by Derek Ashmore, Euphonium solo "Rev. Archie Beaton" by John Mason, "Sleep" by Eric Whitace and finished the programme with Leonard Bernstein's "Candide Overture".
Euphonium soloist Scott Kerr also picked up the prize for best instrumentalist after a fantastic performance of "Rev. Archie Beaton".
A Short Story
Scott Kerr our talented Solo Euphonium player has composed an animated "Short Story" about the band, click the link below to have a look.
"A Short Story"
Scottish Championship 2012 Results
Newmilns and Galston put in a fantastic performance of Bertrand Moren's "Mountain Views", drawing number 10 of 10 the band were last to play in the 1st Section contest. Gaining 4th place under the direction of Nigel Boddice M.B.E. at Glenrothes concert Hall.
For Full results please visit
Wright Returns
The band are are very pleased to announce that Micheal Wright has returned on Eb Bass just in time for the Scottish Championships. Micheal is a very talented bass player with over 20 years of experience.
Scottish Championships 2012
The band are delighted to announce that Nigel Boddice M.B.E. will be the Musical Director for the fastly approaching Scottish Championships on Sunday 11th March in Glenrothes. Nigel is a well known musician in the brass band world, with an impressive career and contest background. More Info
The band has been conducted by Nigel many times in the past, with hard work and some of Nigel's magic we hope to deliver a top performance of Betrand Moren's test piece "Mountain Views".
Double Signing
We are very pleased to welcome Emma on Cornet and Fiona on Euphonium. Both players will be adding great quality and experience to their sections.
As Alan has been doing the hard work as temporarily resident conductor he will be joining the percussion section for the Scottish Championships.
Newmilns and Galston Photos
As the website is under some slow going revamp work, if anyone has photos of the band it would be much appreciated if you could email them to newmilnsgalstonband@gmail.com
Thank you
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