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Scots quintet open up for Perth

Five Perth competitors, led by the defending champion Whitburn will provide supporters with an early preview of their Scottish Championship test-pieces.

Perth
  The Scottish Championships take place this weekend.

Five bands taking part in the Scottish Championships will come together to host a special 'Open Rehearsal' before they take to the stage in Perth Concert Hall this weekend.

Defending Scottish Champion, Whitburn (Prof Nicholas Childs), will be joined by Whitburn Heartlands (Andrew McMillan), Langholm Town Band (Chris Bradley), Lochgelly Band (Chris Shanks), and Bo'ness & Carriden Band (Charlie Farren) at West Calder High School (EH55 8BF) in West Lothian starting at 7.00pm.

Supporter can enjoy hearing Variations on an Enigma (Philip Sparke); High Peak (Eric Ball); Corineus (Christopher Bond) and Music for Jock Tamson (Alan Fernie) all on the one night.

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