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New Welsh baritone at Penicuik

There will be a sound of Wales in the baritone section of Penicuik Band after their latest signing comes on board.

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Penicuik Silver Band has announced the signing of Hannah Morris on solo baritone as they prepare for their assault on the forthcoming Borders Entertainment Contest next month.

Originally from Wales, Hannah is a member of the Gorgie Salvation Army Band in Edinburgh and has never played for a contesting band before.

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