SLC Instrumental Music Service

Well done to Ailsa from Hunter Primary on her success in the East Kilbride Rotary Club's Burns competition! Not only did she win the senior instrumentalist class playing "Auld Lang Syne" but she also taught herself how to play with vibrato! Well done Ailsa 👏👏👏 #YMusicMatters

Congratulations to our amazing team of percussion pupils (and teachers) 🥁 for achieving a well deserved 1st place at the Glasgow Music Festival today. Outstanding performance from a phenomenal bunch of young musicians 💪🏼👏🏼 #proud #YMusicMatters @EducationSLC @CreativeScots

What else would the South Lanarkshire Schools’ Percussion Ensemble be doing on a Friday afternoon…..? Only performing at the Glasgow Music Festival 🎉 Good luck to this fantastic bunch 🍀 🥁 @EducationSLC @CreativeScots

IMS Success 🌟 Congratulations to S2 pupil Grace from Duncanrig Secondary School who has achieved a Merit in her grade 3 @ABRSM euphonium exam! Well done Grace! @DuncanrigScndry @CreativeScots @EducationSLC #YMusicMatters #itsSLC

Next in the spotlight we have Fraser from St Mary's Primary School🌟 Fraser is already a seasoned performer within a number of different ensembles, and his lessons with Mr Brawley are hitting all the right notes!! Bravo Fraser!!! @CreativeScots @EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

The IMS was proud to support Larkhall Academy at the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships on Sunday. The pipe band have gone from strength to strength in a few short years and played brilliantly on the national stage. Congratulations to all involved 👏🏼🎵

Next up in our Pupil Spotlight is Noah from @UGSchool For Noah, his instrumental lessons are a total game changer, helping him shake off the stress and build the confidence he needs to ace his practical music exams. Great work Noah! @EducationSLC @CreativeScots #YMusicMatters

Another stunning concert from the SLS’ Big Band at Rutherglen Town Hall. Singers Laurel and Lucy brought the house down and the range and quality of soloists from this young band was simply outstanding. Mr Murray & Mr Michael = legends 💪🏼☺️👌🏽👏🏼 🎹 🎺 @EducationSLC

Something BIG is happening at Rutherglen Town Hall tonight at 7pm 😱 It’s the award winning, super talented South Lanarkshire Schools’ Big Band in concert featuring special guests Newton Farm Primary School Choir. @EducationScot @CreativeScots #YMusicMatters @SouthLanCouncil

🌟Pupil Spotlight🌟 Up next in our pupil spotlight series we have Hollie from @LesmahagowHigh . Hollie is a keen percussionist performing with Coalburn brass band and at with the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland. Give it up for Hollie! @NYBBS @CreativeScots #YMusicMatters

Today’s spotlight is all about Heather! 🌟 After the challenges of COVID, Heather has officially found the joy of music again at @DuncanrigScndry Seeing that spark return is exactly why we do what we do. Keep playing, Heather! 🎹🎶 @CreativeScots @EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

We’re so proud of our Brass Ensemble who are taking part in the final of @SYMusicians Ensemble Competition today in the @RCStweets S1-S6 from High Schools across the authority!!! Good luck 🎺 @EducationSLC

Meet Ava, our latest spotlight student. When she’s rocking out on the drums and guitar, everything else fades away. It’s amazing to see how much a creative outlet can boost confidence and focus. Rock on Ava!🤘🔥🎸 @CreativeScots @EducationSLC @CarlukeHS_Music #YMusicMatters

Confidence? Built ✅ New friendships? Found ✅ Flute skills? Exceptional ✅ Todays pupil spotlight features Callum from St Andrews & St Brides High School, proving that music is about more than just practice; it’s about belonging. @CreativeScots @sasbhighschool #YMusicMatters

A huge congratulations to the pupils and staff of @OfficialHGS on another successful music residential! It was a weekend of intensive rehearsals, team building, dedication and fun!! Well done to everyone involved for their hard work and commitment. #YMusicMatters @CreativeScots

Spotlight on Noah from @StrathavenAcad Noah is proving that when you find the learning style that fits, there’s no stopping you. Keep up the amazing work! You can see Noah perform in the upcoming SLC Big Band Concert on March the 5th. @bb_brains @CreativeScots #YMusicMatters

Pupil Spotlight🌟 Taking centre stage today is Lewis from Muiredge Primary! He’s only been playing for 2 years…and WOW, just listen to him play 👏 We’re sure we’ll be seeing much more from you in the future Lewis! @CreativeScots @muiredgeprimary @EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

Now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for…….the winners of the 2026 Battle of the Bands goes to………….. Pearl Peaches from Larkhall Academy!! 👏👏👏👏 @EducationSLC @SLCEquity #YMusicMatters

And the winner of the best vocalist goes to Lucy from St Andrews and St Brides. Well done Lucy!!!!! @sasbhighschool @EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

And the winner of the best instrumentalist award goes to……………..Aiden from Carluke High School 🤘👏👏👏