We at Annan Town Band  are concerned about Dumfries and Galloway Council  plan to Axe the  Instrumental Music Service in Dumfries and Galloway.

This would see nearly 2000 Children  who are currently using this service without  means to learn an instrument. There are currently 750 children on the waiting list,  waiting for a place which is 400 more than last year (Showing a need for this service and a want in this area).

To be clear this is a Local Government decision and not a Scottish Government decision there is funding for this and every other locality within Scotland will still be running this service.

Music should not be for just those who can afford private music tuition it should be for all 

Like every other music group within Dumfries and Galloway this will directly affect us at Annan Town Band. We continue to try providing free music tuition to all  and bridge the gaps left by the financial cuts.

Please sign and  help the children of Dumfries and Galloway so they have the same opportunities as those of every other child in Scotland.