East Lothian Council Instrumental Music Service

24/05/2026

Good luck to Delta representing East Lothian today! Looking forward to watching you play later this morning! 🤩

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08/05/2026

Congratulations to all pupils who took part in our Primary School Young Musician Cluster Heats over the past few weeks! Almost 100 pupils entered the competition this year, growing from its debut last year!

We’re delighted to now have our 21 finalists heading to the final on Wednesday, well done to everyone involved!

Pictured here are some of our very happy finalists from Haddington, along with some of our guitarists from the Prestonpans cluster, all enjoying the opportunity to take part in these positive and inspiring events.

These competitions aim to give our younger musicians the chance to step outside their comfort zones, set goals, and support one another. They help build confidence, encourage commitment, and give pupils a real sense of achievement, something we’re incredibly proud to see. Many thanks to Scottish Young Musicians for the support in putting these events in place for our young people!

We also have some other very exciting events coming up in the next month or so, keep an eye out for these announcements!

23/04/2026

Huge congratulations to our wonderful young musicians on passing their recent practical exams! Well done to you all!!

Max - Grade 5 Piano - Distinction
Astrid - Grade 3 Piano - Merit
Emily - Grade 2 Clarinet - Pass
Evie - Grade 1 Piano - Distinction

02/04/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful young musicians who have recently passed their practical grade exams!

Katie - Grade 1 Flute - Distinction
Freya - Grade 1 Clarinet - Pass
Ellisa Grade 1 Clarinet - Pass
Eleni - Grade 2 Flute - Pass
Emily - Grade 2 Saxophone - Merit
Emma - Grade 3 Flute - Distinction
Rebecca - Grade 3 Saxophone - Pass
Charlotte - Grade 3 Clarinet - Pass

Well Done to all of you! 🥳

02/04/2026

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01/04/2026

Now that our Secondary Young Musician of the Year competition has concluded, our Primary School Young Musician of the year competition is now under way!

Our Tranent cluster schools heats are taking place right now!

Good luck to everyone involved!

23/03/2026

Some pictures from last weeks Young Musician of the Year competition. Well done again to everyone that played, you were all fantastic and did not make it easy for the adjudicators! And congratulations to our award winners; Delta, Dan, Sam and Steinar!

📸 by A.M. Photography

Scottish Young Musicians East Lothian Council St Marys Church Haddington

20/03/2026

Calling all strings, wind, brass and percussion instrumentalists!!

See below a brilliant Summer course! Get in touch if you'd like more information!

🎶 Join us at the Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust Summer Course 2026!🎶

📍 Strathallan School, Perthshire
📅 12th – 17th July 2026
👧🧒 Ages 9–15

Looking for a week packed with music, art, sport, and new friendships? Our Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust Summer Course is the perfect place for young musicians to learn, play, and have fun together!

🎻 Orchestral & Wind Band instruments, Grade 2 - 8
🎵 No auditions – everyone is welcome!
🎨 Enjoy music, art, and sport throughout the week
🤝 Make lasting friendships with young musicians from across Scotland and beyond.

Whether you're just starting out or already love playing in ensembles, this friendly and supportive course is all about making music together and having a brilliant summer week.

📣 Spaces fill quickly – spread the word and come join the fun! Find out more and sign up https://sscot.org.uk/summer-course/

19/03/2026

Massive well done to everyone that performed in last nights Young Musician of the Year final last night!

Congratulations to our prize winners! Photos to follow soon, but our award winners were:

Winner: Delta Sym, Piano - PLHS
Runners Up: Dan Barrett, Sax - MGS and Sam Lawrie, Guitar - NBHS
Most Promising Young Musician: Steinar Christiansen, Guitar - RHHS

Well done to everyone involved! More to follow!

19/03/2026

✨🎶NYWES Summer 2026🎶✨

Applications are now open for wind, brass & percussion musicians to join the National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland's Intermediate (Grade 3-5) & Senior (Grade 6+) Ensembles.

Join us 11-17 July at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for a week of music-making, learning, and performance with expert tutors. Sharpen your ensemble skills, explore exciting repertoire, and perform alongside talented peers from across the UK and around the world.

Our last course welcomed 100+ young musicians from across the UK, Australia, China, France, Singapore, Spain, UAE and the USA - an amazing chance to make friends, share music, and grow as a musician!

Don't miss out - apply now and be part of the UK's
premier youth wind ensemble experience! 🎷🎺🥁🌍🎵💫

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