2007 was a busy year for Newland Concert Brass, as they started their 20th Anniversary year.

In March the band members took part in the “Celebration of the Arts Day” in the Regal Theatre.  They publicised the work of Newland Concert Brass through a promotional display and members also got the chance to network with other West Lothian Arts groups.

Band members enjoyed a meal and drinks in Bathgate while the Training Band members enjoyed an evening of Ten Pin Bowling at Deer Park. 

Families and friends of Junior Band members came along to an open rehearsal.  Not only did they hear how members have progressed but they also got the chance to see the photo display of band members at work!

In April Newland’s 1^st horn player, Amy Summers, took part in the Forthside Half Marathon and asked people to sponsor her for band funds.  She finished it in 2:20:34. 

In May both the band and the Junior Band took part in a joint concert with the pupils of Windyknowe Primary School. (see Junior Band Page for details)

The band took part in two joint Bathgate engagements with The Bathgate Band this month.  The first was leading the "Bathgate Youth Organisations" parade as part of "Festival Fortnight."  The second was with the Torphichen and Bathgate Pipe Band at the "Beating of the Retreat" as part of the "Bathgate and West Lothian Highland Games"

The band, Junior Band, committee members and friends organised fundraising tombola stalls for both the Bathgate Highland Games and the Street Fair on Sat 26th.  A fantastic sum of £394 was raised for band funds.    Newland also provided the musical entertainment for the popular Street Fair in the evening. 

Band member, Imogen  worked hard with both Ros and Alan to compile a "Newland Recipe Book" full of delicious recipes for band funds.

June saw the band on  the march again in  the John Newland’s Procession at the start of the month. The band took part in the Torphichen Gala Day where they played for the crowning of the Gala Queen. At the end of the month and on a what must have been the wettest day in June the band joined forces with the Barrhead Burgh Band to lead the Gala Day parade in Armadale.

In September Newland held a ceilidh to celebrate their 20^th anniversary where players (past and present) and their friends and families enjoyed a night with The Gallivanters Band.

In October, Newland Concert Brass held a 20^th Anniversary Concert at the Regal Community Theatre in Bathgate.  They entertained a full house with a variety of music from the last 20 years. It was certainly a trip down memory lane for many of the ex players and conductors who were also in the audience! Many people also enjoyed viewing the photos and band memorabilia on display! Band members were delighted to welcome Pam Devereux, the band's first ever Musical Director, to present the Most Progressed Junior Band Player award for 2007. This award went to 11 year old, tenor horn player, Susan Wood.  Donations received on the night of the concert were split between band funds and The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (Southern General Hospital) Glasgow, where an ex member of the band was cared for after a serious accident.

In November the band took part in the Remembrance Day Parade and Service in Armadale.

December finally saw the band playing at the Torchlight Procession and Carol Service in Bathgate along with Santa and his elves!

Sunday 16^th December was the band’s Annual Christmas Concert at St John’s Church.  Guest artiste was singer John Burgoyne.  The band played a varied concert programme which included well known carols and Christmas favourites such as “The Snowman” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”