The Arbroath Instrumental Youth Band has been in existence for over twenty years and was originally formed by Raymond Pattullo a former conductor of the senior band.
The present conductor of the Youth Band is Ann Ness. Ann is the former Principal Cornet player for the senior band and has played for the Arbroath Instrumental Band since 1970. She follows her fathers footsteps, Vic Lewis, who was also Principal Cornet and President of the band.
With the appointment of Michael Robertson as Musical Director of the senior band in 1998, the Youth Band has blossomed and now has a membership of over thirty five young players, almost all of whom are taught by Mike himself.
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Over the last three years the Youth Band has hosted its own annual concerts which have been well attended and are a huge success both financially and musically. The band also plays a part in the senior band annual gala concert.
The band again competed in the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships at Perth on Sunday 29th November 2008 and gained second place in the Development Section
Ann Ness
The Band on stage at Perth 2009