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Whitburn open up on Cantata

Scottish Open contenders to open rehearsal doors on Perth test piece.

Whitburn
 

With the Scottish Open Championships due to take place in Perth on 29th November, one of the leading domestic contenders for the title will be providing supporters and brass band fans with a free open rehearsal evening on the set work, ‘Cantata’ by Andrew Duncan.

Time and place

Former champion, Whitburn will be holding their open rehearsal under the baton of conductor Michael Fowles on Thursday the 27th November at Brucefield Church, East Main Street, Whitburn, beginning at 7.30pm.

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