North Lanarkshire Schools Christmas Concert

North Lanarkshire Schools Christmas Concert

Featuring

Presenter Heather Ewart

Presenter Heather Ewart is an experienced vocal instructor and classically trained singer who studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama. For many years Heather was a member of Scottish Opera Chorus and has a vast experience of performing in concerts and recitals across Scotland. At present Heather is employed as a Kodaly Instructor in North Lanarkshire’s Instrumental Music Service offering primary school pupils an opportunity to enjoy a music-based activity within a classroom setting. Heather is also heavily involved with primary school choirs that regularly attend the Glasgow Music Festival.

North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band

The North Lanarkshire Schools’ Pipe Band was established in 2005, and they proudly wear the “Spirit of North Lanarkshire” tartan. The piping and drumming program in North Lanarkshire schools has now grown to approximately 400 students. Since the Covid transitional period, the dedicated application of the pipe band instructors has this year meant that North Lanarkshire Council will have two competing Pipe Bands.

In 2016 NLSPB was crowned novice World Pipe Band Champions and in 2018 NLSPB was awarded the RSPBA Champion of Champions title Since then, the impressive list of major competition wins has continued with Scottish, British and European Pipe Band Championship victories gained. Following these fantastic achievements, in 2019 NLSPB were invited to take part in the famous New York Tartan Week which was led by world famous Scottish icon Billy Connolly.

NLSPB is led by a superb team of instrumental music instructors. The piping team are Ross Cowan, Darren Sommerville, Natasha Mains and Hazel Whyte whilst the drumming team are Steven Nelson, William Paul & Hannah McIntyre.

North Lanarkshire Primary Schools Collective Chorus

The Primary school collective chorus is open to all pupils in our primary schools who enjoy singing. Lorna MacGregor conducts the chorus, and she is vary ably assisted by Heather Ewart. The pupil’s representing tonight’s collective choir are selected from Tannochside & Westfield Primary Schools.

North Lanarkshire Big Band

The Big Band provides our young people with an avenue into the tradition of jazz music which explores the rich vein of contemporary music that was born in the early part of the 20th century in the USA. It is open to pupils who sing, play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitar, drums & percussion. Throughout the session the pupils are exposed to varied and challenging repertoire and experience the thrill of playing jazz and swing music in a “Big Band” environment. The Big Band has represented the Authority on a National platform on many occasions and provides great experiences and a solid grounding for our young people who are keen to pursue this genre of music. The Big Band is directed by Chris Cruickshank who is an inspirational instrumental instructor in North Lanarkshire.

North Lanarkshire Schools Wind Ensemble and Wind Band

Both these music groups offer a fantastic opportunity for North Lanarkshire’s talented young wind & percussion pupils to experience the benefits that performing in a large ensemble offers. The pupils come together once a week on a Tuesday evening, where musical & social relationships are developed as well as improving their technical and musicianship skills.

These groups are led by Robert Fairley, Emma Kennedy and Grant Golding whilst supported by a committed team of instrumental music instructors.

Limit of 2 tickets per booking.