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Family fight at Harrogate

It's going to be a battle of the clans at Harrogate this weekend...

Irvine
 

There is sure to be a musical family fight over who claims the spoils in Harrogate this weekend as an extended Scottish clan will battle it out for honours.

Father and daughter

Amy Leitch is the principal cornet of Third Section contenders Kilmarnock Concert Brass, as well as being the daughter Derek Leitch, who just happens to be the principal cornet of fellow finalists Irvine & Dreghorn.

The families involved have ensured 4BR that after the blood and fury of battle, it will be all back to normal...just in time for the announcement of the results...4BR

Exiles

Not only that – Kilmarnock’s solo euphonium, Lorna Mason, will also be competing against her brother, David Mason, principal euphonium for London and South Counties finalist Betteshanger Welfare and his wife Isla Mason who plays solo horn — both of whom are former Kilmarnock Concert Brass members.

The families involved have ensured 4BR that after the blood and fury of battle, it will be all back to normal...just in time for the announcement of the results...

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