SLC Instrumental Music Service

Our Instrumental Music Service provides a range of quality musical experiences for children and young people in South Lanarkshire's Schools.

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

What a start to the week this was. Thanks to @ScotIntTubaFest @TubaWhitener of the @RSNO and @performartsHGS for their generous hospitality! It was an inspiring day for the three young tubists and the IMS Brass Team who were lucky enough to attend. #YMusicMatters

[Scottish International Tuba Festival @ScotIntTubaFest]

What a fantastic time working with some of @MusicSlc @SLOSmusic @SouthLanCouncil talented tubists! Here’s @TubaWhitener, Principal Tuba of the @RSNO inspiring the next generation of Scottish low brass superstars! 💫

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Celebrating musical success @UnderbankPri this morning for their annual summer showcase. Featuring 40 musicians, which is 40% of the school role!! Well done to all staff and pupils involved ! 🎉 🎺 🎻 🥁

@CreativeScots
@EducationSLC

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

🌟IMS Pupil Spotlight! 🌟

Massive congratulations to Rose from St Hilary's PS for this incredibly groovy rendition of Moondance on the sax. Let's hear it for Rose!! 👏👏

@CreativeScots @EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Spring Into Summer Concert Series - week 5!

S6 pupil @SL_TrinityHS Imogen is a multi instrumentalist and composer - today she shares a stunning performance on fiddle 🎻

Follow the link:- https://t.co/VaZOpj07o6

@EducationSLC

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Check out the new IMS blazers …..don’t they look smart 💙💛

Our South Lanarkshire Schools’ Ensembles can’t wait to wear them at the IMS Showcase on Tuesday 9th June at Hamilton’s Town House

Thank you to our models Ailsa and Cian from @holycrossham @EducationSLC

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Huge congratulations to Zuzanna who performed brilliantly @SYMusicians Solo Performer of the Year 2026. She received ‘The Woodwind Prize’ which will lead to some very special opportunities and be of huge benefit in her journey to study music. Congrats to all the performers 👏🏻👏🏻

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Spring Into Summer Concert - Week 4 🎷 🎉

Today’s concert features talented S6 saxophonist Sarah Buchanan from @MusicDuncanrig @DuncanrigScndry

Follow the link- https://t.co/3oAtpaPOv2

@EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

🥁 We’re back with a special primary school edition of Pupil Spotlight!

Today, we are featuring the fantastic drummers from Calderwood Primary School! 🙌🎶
#YMusicMatters

@CreativeScots @EducationSLC

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Spring Into Summer Concert - Week 3

Today’s concert features highlights from the IMS Primary Play Day with special guests Greenburn Primary School ❤️

Follow the link- https://t.co/v6Q5Wut0hI

@EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Thanks to all our families who came along to our Play Day Concert in Hamilton Town House! What an amazing standard of music was showcased by our amazing primary musicians who worked so hard throughout the day!

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

The IMS Primary Play Day is well under way and c.150 talented young musicians are working hard and having great fun.

*All welcome to our Play Day sharing session at 4pm in Hamilton’s Town House.

@EducationSLC #YMusicMatters

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

A massive congratulations to S4 pupil Noah from @StrathavenAcad for securing the drum chair in the prestigious National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland!

To land a spot in such an elite ensemble in S4 is an incredible achievement and we can’t wait to see you on the big stage! https://t.co/CaBY937dyx

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Spring Into Summer Concert – Week 2!

This week we are delighted to feature S6 pupil Roan from Carluke High School. Roan will be performing the classic 80's Toto track, Rosanna. Check out the video on the link below 👇

https://t.co/dbd5BZlf1I

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

IMS Spring Into Summer Concert Series - Concert 1

Winners of the 2026 Battle of the Bands Pearl Peaches from @LarkhallAcademy kicks off our summer concert series in style.
Watch this space over the next 6 Fridays to hear our talented IMS school leavers

https://t.co/mfy2vOj0DP

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

It was a privilege to host the Faroe Islands National Youth Wind Band for a joint concert with the Duncanrig Secondary School band. Such talent on display from both ensembles.

Safe travels and good luck with the rest of your Scottish tour! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇴
@VisitFaroe @CreativeScots #ItsSLC

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Congratulations to the woodwind pupils of Blackwood Primary School for their success at the recent Robert Burns Competition. Not only did the group take home the Overall Instrumental Prize, but Connie secured the Winners Shield too!
@SouthLanCouncil @CreativeScots #YMusicMatters https://t.co/ygCKBwMJSv

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

What better way to end the school term than the return of the ‘Rig Rock at Duncanrig Secondary School!

6 bands are taking the stage fighting it out for the winners trophy! 🏆

@CreativeScots @DuncanrigScndry #YMusicMatters

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

A huge congratulations to the pupils from our Clydesdale schools who joined forces for a spectacular afternoon of music. Not just a treat for the ears, but all for an incredible cause. Well done to all involved! 👏👏👏
@CreativeScots @EducationSLC @SLCEquity
#YMusicMatters

[Lesmahagow HS Expressive Arts @LHSExpressArts]

Such an excellent display of talent this afternoon. Our pupils performed alongside pupils from @Music_Biggar @CarlukeHS_Music and @LarkyPerfArts. £530 was raised for @KilbrydeHospice. Thank you to Dalserf Parish Church for hosting our young musicians. 🎶 @LesmahagowHigh

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

⭐️ IMS Superstar ⭐️

Congratulations to S1 pupil Ellis from Duncanrig Secondary who has secured a place at the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland summer academy!! A huge well done Ellis!! 🤩👏🥁

@DuncanrigScndry @NYOScotland #YMusicMatters #itsSLC

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Congratulations to our SLC Young Musician of the Year 2026 winner Zuzanna from Holy Cross and to Sarah from @MusicDuncanrig and Jenna from @Music_Biggar on their runner up awards. We had incredible performances from every young musician! 🙏🏼👏🏻
Watch here: https://t.co/B7ZOTsZKjX