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Scots set to help Regent challenge

Regent Brass will spearhead their forthcoming Perth challenge with a little help from some Scottish friends....

Regent Brass
 

Regent Brass will be showcasing their performance of Philip Sparke's ‘Music for Battle Creek’ in ‘cross border’ open concert with hosts the Tullis Russell Mills Band ahead of their Scottish Open debut this weekend.

Short concert

In addition, the band will be performing a short concert programme under the baton of Alan Duguid, with performances also from the Tullis Russell Mills Band under Martyn Ramsay.

The Tullis Russell Youth Band directed by Alan Douglas will also be giving a performance ahead of their appearance at the Scottish Youth Championships.

The opportunity to link up with our friends at Tullis Russell was too good to miss, and the evening gives both bands a fantastic opportunity to perform ahead of the contest the following dayAlan Duguid

Friends

Regent Brass MD Alan Duguid told 4BR: "The opportunity to link up with our friends at Tullis Russell was too good to miss, and the evening gives both bands a fantastic opportunity to perform ahead of the contest the following day. I'd like to thank Tullis Russell Band for all their hard work organising what promises to be a great event."

More info

The concert will take place on Friday 25th November from 7.30pm in the Woodside Community Centre, Glenrothes. For further information contact 07533853777.

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