Dumbarton teen to perform at Scottish Young Musician Finals

Talented Dumbarton teenager to perform at national competition <i>(Image: WDC)</i>

Talented Dumbarton teenager to perform at national competition (Image: WDC)

A DUMBARTON teenager is set to represent West Dunbartonshire at this year’s Scottish Young Musician Finals.

Ronan Toal, a student at Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School, will perform at the national competition which is being held at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow on Sunday, May 26.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: Ronan Toal with Councillor John Millar Ronan Toal with Councillor John Millar (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council)It comes after the talented guitarist came out on top at West Dunbartonshire Music Services’ Solo Performer of the Year awards.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: Fifteen young performers from high schools across the local authority went head to head on the night to be named the Solo Performer of the Year with Ronan scooping the title.

Sophie Ramsay, a vocalist from Dumbarton Academy, and Ben Miller, a pianist from Vale of Leven Academy, were announced as runners-up.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: Left to right: Sophie Ramsay, Ronan Toal, and Ben Miller Left to right: Sophie Ramsay, Ronan Toal, and Ben Miller (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council)