Calendar of Activities 2026
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Concert Events 2026
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 HERE
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
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music featuring our exceptional training ensembles. The String Orchestra, under the expressive direction of David O’Connell, will take you on a sweeping journey through classical masterpieces—from the Baroque brilliance of J.S. Bach and the rare, cascading textures of Malecki’s Concertino for Harps and Strings, to the deeply moving lyricism of Elgar’s Sospiri and a stunning arrangement of Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings.
Sharing the stage is our dynamic Training Band, directed by Michelle McCabe, bringing high energy and contemporary flair to the programme. They will showcase a vibrant selection of modern concert band works, including Carol Brittin Chambers’ Fearless, Holst’s classic Suite in E-flat, and thrilling narrative pieces by Steven Reineke, Michael Oare and JaRod Hall. Celebrating both timeless tradition and modern vitality, this concert promises something for every music lover.