This recording from the Gannochy Auditorium at Perth Concert Hall, captured on the evening of Monday 16 March as part of the Perform on Perth festival programme.

Adjudicated by Tim Ridley, the evening featured an exciting range of performances from talented youth ensembles and school groups across the region. The programme includes the Brass Band (Non-School) class, Intermediate School Wind Bands, a Non-School Wind Band, the Advanced School Orchestra competition for the Jean Harkess Memorial Trophy, and a performance from the Perth Youth Orchestra.

The evening concluded with a lively “Music is Fun – Anything Goes!” non-competitive performance from the Kinross Kacophony Orchestra.

We hope you enjoy this celebration of young musicianship and the wonderful performances from all the bands and orchestras who took part.

Adjudicator’s remarks

Adjudicator Dr Tim Ridley praised an exceptionally high standard of performance across all percussion classes, noting that competitors were separated by only the finest of margins.

Speaking after the event, Dr Ridley admitted he had initially anticipated the usual ensemble challenges associated with percussion groups, such as timing and coordination issues. However, he was quick to highlight that these concerns did not materialise, with all groups delivering confident, well-rehearsed and musically engaging performances.