National Lottery

The Inverkeithing Community Big Band is part of Inverkeithing High School's further education programme. Backed by £5,000 funding from school PTA an application was put forward to the National Lottery for a total sum of £20,000 to start this venture. The application was successful in November 1998

The initial funds were used to purchase instruments, equipment, insurance and music. Some adults had played instruments as young people but had no funds to purchase these expensive instruments. Now they could hire a band instrument for a small fee.

Membership

The band has around 25 members. The ages range from 13 - 86 years, giving the band the unique position of spanning 73 years!

The young members gain experience from older members and the older members enjoy the drive and energy of the young!

All members donate their own time and travel expenses to fundraising concerts.