Montrose Town Hall was awash with colour and sound as the Royal Marines Concert Band Scotland visited the town to perform with young Angus musicians.
The band held a masterclass with 40 secondary pupils from across Angus, working with brass, woodwind and percussion musicians.
Gallery: Young Angus musicians join military top brass
It is the second time the band has visited the town following a similar venture in 2011, which proved such a success the group pledged to maintain its links with Angus.
Following rehearsals, the group performed two concerts in the afternoon to an invited audience, including parents and other guests.
As well as the pupils’ performance, the Royal Marines band also played some pieces of their own.
Welcoming the band to the town, Dr John Cavanagh, head teacher at Montrose Academy, said: “This event is a fantastic opportunity for Angus pupils to learn from the world-renowned Royal Marine musicians.
“When the band visited Montrose in 2011 it was the first time they had taken part in such large numbers in this type of project with young people.
“And I am delighted they have chosen to come back to the town and build on this unique partnership.”
Colour Sergeant Tim Carter, the academic instructor of the band, said: “It’s a great pleasure to be able to visit Montrose once more to work with the students of the town’s academy.
“An orchestra or band, much like a troop of marines, has a special formula.
“Each relies on the hard work and expertise of every individual member which, when combined, produces a bond of trust and a strong team.
“The Royal Marines Band Service is world-renowned and this masterclass gave just a flavour of some of the work we do.
“Maybe some of the students will be interested in finding out more about whether a career in the service may be for them.”