What dispels the gloom of dark November Nights?

Tonight I ventured out to a musical evening with a difference held in a local school in Leith. It was a qualifying competition organised by Leith Rotary Club for the " Young musician of the year" with 9 young people from Edinburgh Schools taking part. The audience were treated to violinists, a pianist, a flautist and a number of vocalists.

Pieces composed by Vivaldi and Debussy alongside popular favourites like 'I could have danced all night' to 'Fly me to the Moon' and 'Lullaby of Birdland' with accompaniment from dedicated teachers.

Leith Academy had an impressive turnout of 4 participants and were a credit to their school and community.

This is the 4th year of this competition and I would recommend it to you for shedding light and hope for the future on gloomy November days. I am just sorry I did not take a short video so that you could hear a snippet of the talent that was there tonight. Watch for these names in future years and as the competition goes on. Sean Kernan on flute, Richard Jackson vocalist were the winners on the night with Isla Ratcliff on violin as runner up. Imagine a Scotland full of such music making.