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Unison adds a quartet in time for Perth

Scottish contender strengthens their ranks ahead of the Scottish Championships.

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Unison Kinneil Band has announced the arrival of four new players ahead of their First Section appearance at the Scottish Championships in Perth next month.

Cornet, bass, percussion

Katie Ankers from Kilmarnock Concert Brass joins on soprano chair with Sandy McGrattan, Principal Trumpet with the Scottish Ballet Orchestra joining the cornet section.

Kenny Brown signs from Kingdom Brass on the Principal Eb Bass whilst completing the line-up is Camy Marr who re-joins the percussion section after enjoying a short break from banding.

We are absolutely delighted to be securing the signings of these four top quality playersUnison Kinneil

Hard work to go in

A Unison Kinneil spokesperson commented: "We are absolutely delighted to be securing the signings of these four top quality players.

We have been working extremely hard over the last few months to prepare the set test piece ‘Cry of the Mountain’ with our MD Craig Anderson and we hope this is the final piece in the jigsaw to regain our Championship status for 2014."

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