The Wind Section

29/04/2026

Please note that the shop will be closing at the slightly earlier time of 4pm on Saturday 2nd May and will be closed on Monday 4th May for the Bank Holiday.

We'll be back again at 9.30am on Tuesday 5th May.

Enjoy the holiday weekend! 😎

28/04/2026

Are you an orchestral player of grade 7/8 standard? Would you like to try something new?

South Lanarkshire Sinfonia is a brand new non professional orchestra which will meet for various projects throughout the year. The Artistic Director is John Cushing, ex Principal Clarinet RSNO and Music Director of the Scottish Clarinet Choir.

Our very first play day and rehearsal is on July 11th 2026, 1pm until 4pm at East Kilbride Arts Centre. This session is free and the repertoire is Dvorak Symphony 9 "New World ".

To register your interest, please contact us at [email protected]
www.southlanarkshiresinfonia.co.uk

16/04/2026

Here are Ruth and Jonathan from The Workshop sporting their brand-new Yamaha Shokunin aprons!

The Wind Section is proud to be one of only six official Yamaha Shokunin Select Dealers in the UK and the only one in Scotland.

Sharing Yamaha’s commitment to craft and service, we’ve been carefully chosen as a Shokunin Select Dealer for our ability to help you find the instrument that’s right for you, and ensure it remains in perfect playing condition.

With Yamaha-trained staff, a comprehensive range of Yamaha Custom and Professional instruments in stock and in-house repair facilities, The Wind Section is the perfect partner for your journey in music. 🎷🎺

Find out more at bit.ly/Yamaha_Shokunin

10/04/2026

01/04/2026

Please note that our opening hours over the Easter holiday weekend will be:

Friday 3rd April: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 4th April: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Sunday 5th April: CLOSED
Monday 6th April: CLOSED
Tuesday 7th April: Normal Hours Resume

Have a great Easter weekend and don't eat too much chocolate! 🐣

15/03/2026

We're back at Perth Concert Hall this weekend, this time for the Scottish Concert Band Festival National Finals. 🎷🎺

We had a great day yesterday and today looks set to be a busy one again.

We've got lots of brass & woodwind instruments and accessories on our stand and Malcolm's on hand to answer any questions you may have, so please pop over and say hello!

08/03/2026

We had a great day at the Scottish Brass Band Association Scottish Championships in Perth yesterday, catching up with brass friends old and new. 🎺

Congratulations to all the winning bands and to everyone who took part. 👏

We’re back again today and have a fantastic selection of new instruments, second-hand instruments and accessories on our stand, so please pop over and say hello.

We also have a lovely ex-demo Bergerault vibraphone on the stand, so if your band is looking for some new percussion gear, you really need to check this out.

02/03/2026

We’re really looking forward to two great weekends of music making this month at Perth Concert Hall. 🎷🎺

This coming weekend (Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March), it’s the Scottish Brass Band Association Scottish Championships 2026, and the following weekend (Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March) it’s the Scottish Concert Band Festival.

The Wind Section will have a trade stand at both events, so please pop over for a chat and to check out the wide selection of instruments and accessories we’ll have on display.

And if you need anything in advance - valve oil, mutes, reeds or even a new instrument – please visit our website at www.thewindsection.com

Good luck to all the bands and musicians taking part – we hope to see you there!

26/01/2026

Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society has been shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2026 in the Inspiration category - the only group in Scotland in the shortlist of four. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎻🎺

They are very proud and pleased to have been nominated for this national award which recognises the music making work of amateur groups from across the country.

The award is chosen by the public and KOS would love you to support them with your vote!

Voting is open until until 11am on Monday 2nd February and the results will be announced at the RPS Awards ceremony in London on Thursday 12th March.

You can find out more and place your vote at:
https://royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_music_awards/inspiration-award/kirkcaldy-orchestral-society

Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society has been inspiring musicians and making music in Fife since 1875. The 70-strong community orchestra is a beacon for musicians of all stages and ages playing alongside each other, with players calling the orchestra their ‘happy place’. An integral part of the community, they support local charities during the festive season, collaborate with other local groups, and perform each year in the Fife Festival of Music. The orchestra collaborates with Fife College to take its Composition Projects into local secondary schools and HM Prison Glenochil.

www.kirkcaldyorchestralsociety.org

The RPS Inspiration Award, supported by Stainer & Bell Ltd, celebrates the achievements of non-professional musical groups and those who work with them.

20/01/2026

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16/01/2026

Calling all double reeders!

Celebrate all things oboe & bassoon with the British Double Reed Society and RCS Woodwind on Saturday 14th February 2026 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB from 09:45–16:45.

This exciting event will feature a stellar lineup of world-class tutors and performers from the RCS, offering a day packed with inspiring sessions, performances, and opportunities to dive into the world of double reed instruments.

We’re delighted to welcome the following distinguished artists:

– Hélène Devilleneuve (sponsored by Buffet Crampon)
– The Genovia Quartet

In addition to the lunchtime concert, the day will include performance classes, tutored ensemble opportunities, and the chance to join a mass play-together to round off the event. As always, you’ll also find a wide selection of instruments and accessories from various traders to explore.

What more could you want from a fabulous day celebrating all things double reed?

Activities to include:
· Oboe and bassoon ensembles
· Performance classes
· Studio classes (for grades 1-5, working on short excerpts with the tutor)
· Oboe Ensemble Rehearsal
· Bassoon Ensemble Rehearsal
· Bassoon reed-making demonstration
· Oboe reed-making demonstration
· Try a Contra Bassoon
· Try a Cor Anglais
· Instrument maintenance and basic repair advice
· Instruments, Reeds, Sheet Music and Accessories on sale

Book tickets at: https://www.bdrs.org.uk/events/rcs-feb2026