Barrhead Burgh Band

The Govan Citadel Corps of The Salvation Army has a long history of excellence in music making and is held in high regard by many for the standard of its musical groups, both brass and choral

As part of that music making the Govan Songsters have since their inception in 1918 been spreading the gospel message through the presentation of choral music. Performing a varied range of christian choral repertoire they participate in the services held at the Govan Salvation Army each Sunday, provide musical programmes in local churches and regularly travel throughout the United Kingdom to present their ministry through music. Currently numbering fifty-six members, the songsters have participated at a number of major Salvation Army events over the years including musical concerts and presentations at the Royal Albert Hall, London

As well as performing throughout the United Kingdom, Govan Songsters have on two occasions visited Europe undertaking tours to both Holland and Norway. In October 2005 they will visit Canada for the first time for a twelve day tour

Chic Ramsay, has been serving as leader since 2001, having previously been leader between 1985 and 1994. Born to Salvationist parents in 1958, Chic benefited from a strong christian and musical upbringing both within the home and the Govan Corps. Married to Audrey who is a member of the songsters, they have two sons, Fraser a member of the songsters also and Mathew

Since becoming leader for a second period in 2001 Chic's prayer is that wherever the songsters have the opportunity to present their message in music, God will speak to the hearts of those who listen and people will be won for the Kingdom of God