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Whitburn set to open up too!

Scottish Open Champion to open its doors ahead of its regional assault.

Whitburn
 

Tuesday, 04 March 2008

        

The current Scottish Open Champion, Whitburn, is set to hold an open rehearsal in preparation for its challenge at the forthcoming Scottish Championships.

Conducted by Russell Gray, the band will rehearse the test piece, Eric Ball’s Festival Music, before performing a short concert.

The event will take place at St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston this Wednesday (March 5) at 8pm. Everyone is welcome and entry will be freeWhitburn Band

Free entry

The event will take place at St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston this Wednesday (March 5) at 8pm. Everyone is welcome and entry will be free.


        

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