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Langholm set for next 200

The oldest continuous brass band in Scotland is getting a helping hand to ensure they make it through the next two centuries...

Langholm
 

Langholm Town Band, the oldest continuous brass band in Scotland, formed in 1815, is celebrating its bicentenary this year.

Whitburn invite

As part of their celebrations, on Saturday 30th May they have invited the current Scottish Champion and Scottish Open Champion, Whitburn Band help develop the band's current and next generation of players with a series of workshops, before they perform a concert in the local arts venue to round off the day.

We are looking forward to welcoming the Scottish Champions to our small town and to them helping us start the next 200 years of our success storyBand Secretary Christine Calvert

Exciting opportunity

Band Secretary Christine Calvert told 4BR: "This is a very exciting opportunity for us as we are currently enjoying a successful time under the baton of our MD Chris Shanks.

We are looking forward to welcoming the Scottish Champions to our small town and to them helping us start the next 200 years of our success story."

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