2012 Awards Presentation Night
The combined Bands of Coalburn Silver and Bronze came together on Saturday 2nd February to celebrate the recent successes of last year.
Around one people consisting of players, parents and supporters filled the Blackwood Victoria Bowling Club for the Bands 4th Annual Awards night.
Special guest and presenting the trophies was Kenny Crookston, a long term friend of the Band and the Editor of the British Bandsman magazine.
Following a beautiful buffet, the first of the awards ceremony focussed on the Bronze Band. Musical Director Jayne Brownlie was on hand to announce the best section as the Trombones (Robyn Anderson, Anna Biggart, Adam Brown, Rebecca Brownlie, Adam Cowan, Poppy Gough, Nadia Keteb, Rachael Ramsay, Ben Strang and Morag Anderson). They were presented with the brand new shield and each player received an individual award.
The Band Person of the Year was voted for by the Bronze Band committee. It was a unanimous decision to award Gordon Millar who works with the new starts in the band, supporting the musical director, and his contribution is completely voluntary.
The George Blackwood Memorial Trophy for the Most Improved Player was presented to the Band’s only Bass player, Euan Court. Euan only started playing a year ago and his improvement has been simply stunning. Mrs Christine Blackwood, George’s wife was on hand to present the trophy to Euan.
The Silver Band awards followed with Gareth Bowman the Band’s Musical Director on hand to make the announcements.
The Best Section this year was the Trombone Section (Ronnie Kenmuir, Jayne Brownlie and Kyle MacCorquodale).
The Conductors award for the most improved player went to the Band’s solo cornet player, Ali McCorkell and the Band Person of the Year, voted
by Band members went to the Band’s secretary and Treasurer, Daniel Beadle.
The Player of the Year for 2012 was an easy choice for Gareth. The Band’s Flugel Horn player, Trevor Gray, who has won a series of awards throughout the contesting year, is a great bandsman and a worthy recipient of the trophy and title for this year.
Kenny Crookston then spoke of his delight in being present at such a wonderful night asking the assembled audience ‘Who is the best
band in our world?’. The unanimous shout of‘Coalburn’ was testament to a band that is not only growing but is made up of like minded people who have a real desire to improve and develop as an ensemble.
The vote of thanks was given by Band President Alan Court, bringing an end to a wonderful night of celebration.
Around one people consisting of players, parents and supporters filled the Blackwood Victoria Bowling Club for the Bands 4th Annual Awards night.
Special guest and presenting the trophies was Kenny Crookston, a long term friend of the Band and the Editor of the British Bandsman magazine.
Following a beautiful buffet, the first of the awards ceremony focussed on the Bronze Band. Musical Director Jayne Brownlie was on hand to announce the best section as the Trombones (Robyn Anderson, Anna Biggart, Adam Brown, Rebecca Brownlie, Adam Cowan, Poppy Gough, Nadia Keteb, Rachael Ramsay, Ben Strang and Morag Anderson). They were presented with the brand new shield and each player received an individual award.
The Band Person of the Year was voted for by the Bronze Band committee. It was a unanimous decision to award Gordon Millar who works with the new starts in the band, supporting the musical director, and his contribution is completely voluntary.
The George Blackwood Memorial Trophy for the Most Improved Player was presented to the Band’s only Bass player, Euan Court. Euan only started playing a year ago and his improvement has been simply stunning. Mrs Christine Blackwood, George’s wife was on hand to present the trophy to Euan.
The Silver Band awards followed with Gareth Bowman the Band’s Musical Director on hand to make the announcements.
The Best Section this year was the Trombone Section (Ronnie Kenmuir, Jayne Brownlie and Kyle MacCorquodale).
The Conductors award for the most improved player went to the Band’s solo cornet player, Ali McCorkell and the Band Person of the Year, voted
by Band members went to the Band’s secretary and Treasurer, Daniel Beadle.
The Player of the Year for 2012 was an easy choice for Gareth. The Band’s Flugel Horn player, Trevor Gray, who has won a series of awards throughout the contesting year, is a great bandsman and a worthy recipient of the trophy and title for this year.
Kenny Crookston then spoke of his delight in being present at such a wonderful night asking the assembled audience ‘Who is the best
band in our world?’. The unanimous shout of‘Coalburn’ was testament to a band that is not only growing but is made up of like minded people who have a real desire to improve and develop as an ensemble.
The vote of thanks was given by Band President Alan Court, bringing an end to a wonderful night of celebration.
Bronze Band Best Section - Trombones
Bronze Band Most Improved Player - Euan Court
Silver Band Bandperson of the Year - Daniel Beadle
Silver Band Best Section - Trombones