Calendar of Activities 2026
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Concert Events 2026
FRIDAY 12 JUNE: WSSCB
- Friday 12 June, 7.00pm, GRCH New Auditorium
- West of Scotland Schools Concert Band
- Directed by Chris Mitchell
- Concert Tickets Available HERE
Experience the power and precision of the West of Scotland Schools Concert Band as they return to the stage for an unforgettable evening of wind band music.
Under the baton of Chris Mitchell, the region’s finest young musicians present a programme that spans the globe—from the rhythmic heart of the Amazon to the soaring melodies of the Scottish Highlands.
Programme Highlights Include
- Dancing Fire – Kevin Day
- Into the Silent Land – Steve Danyew
- Boomba – Michael Barry
- Three Scottish Dances – Alan Fernie
- Libertadores – Oscar Navarro
SUNDAY 14 JUNE: WSSSO
- Sunday 14 June, 7.00pm, Ayr Town Hall
- West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra
- Directed by James Lowe
- Concert Tickets Available HERE
Programme to Include:
- Rimsky Korsakov – Scheherazade
- Aileen Sweeney – Glist
Composed in 1888, Scheherazade is a vivid symphonic suite inspired by One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights). Its rich orchestration, recurring violin solos, and evocative themes depict Scheherazade as she tells stories night after night to postpone her execution, creating a magical atmosphere filled with fantasy and Eastern‑influenced colours. It remains one of Rimsky‑Korsakov’s most admired and frequently performed works.
Aileen Sweeney is an award‑winning Scottish composer and accordionist from Glasgow. Her music blends classical writing with the energy, ornamentation, and colours of the Scottish folk traditions she grew up with. Her work has been performed widely across the UK, and she has received commissions from major festivals and ensembles including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, who premiered Glisk as part of their centenary celebrations.
SUNDAY 30 AUGUST: SENIOR SHOWCASE CONCERT
- Sunday 30 August, 3.00pm, Grand Hall, City Halls, Glasgow
- West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra & Concert Band
- Directed by James Lowe & Chris Mitchell
- Concert Tickets – Available Soon
The West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band will perform their final concert of the 2026 season at Glasgow’s City Halls this August. The performance marks the culmination of a season of intensive study and rehearsal for advanced young musicians drawn from across West and Central Scotland.
Programme Highlights Include
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade – Symphony Orchestra Directed by James Lowe
- Oscar Navarro: Libertadores – Concert Band Directed by Chris Mitchell
The performers represent the most advanced tier of the West of Scotland Schools’ ensembles. Having successfully auditioned from various local authorities across the region, these students have spent the 2026 season mastering challenging repertoire that spans traditional orchestral masterworks and contemporary wind band compositions.
SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER: TRAINING ENSEMBLES SHOWCASE CONCERT
- Sunday 13 September, 3.00pm, Grand Hall, City Halls, Glasgow
- West of Scotland Schools String Orchestra & Training Band
- Directed by David O’Connell & Michelle McCabe
- Concert Tickets – Available Soon