Young musicians given musical masterclass

Tuesday, 10 February 2015 00:00

Young string players are taking advantage of a music masterclass this week.

Taking place at St. Ninian's Lower School in Bemahague the two-day event will inspire children to work as a team.

BBC Young Musician of the Year Laura Vande Heijden was set to visit yesterday, after appearing at Sunday's BAFTA ceremony, but was 'indisposed' and didn't arrive on Island.

It didn't deter these youngsters however who shared their thoughts about the workshop:

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