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Mead and Morrison to be impressed in Perth

Steven Mead and Alan Morrison will be the men to impress at the Scottish Open this year.

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  Steven Mead and Alan Morrison are the men to impress at the Scottish Open this year.

The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) has announced the adjudicators that will sit in judgement at the 2017 Scottish Festival of Brass at Perth Concert Hall in November.

Destination

The destination of the 15th Scottish Open Championship title will be in the hands of experienced pairing of Alan Morrison and Steven Mead. They will compare performances from bands on the quartet of own-choice Peter Graham works; 'Harrison's Dream', 'Metropolis 1927', 'Montage' and 'The Essence of Time'.

Bands who wish to compete in the Scottish Open, which will be held on Saturday, 25th November, are reminded that the closing date for entries is Friday, 30th June.

Bands who wish to compete in the Scottish Open, which will be held on Saturday, 25th November, are reminded that the closing date for entries is Friday, 30th June4BR

Entry and details

For more details and for an entry form, go to:

https://www.sbba.org.uk/news/5344/judges-announced-ahead-of-scottish-festival-of-brass

These should be completed and e-mailed to: chboax@gmail.com

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