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Scots draw Germany in next round

The Scots of Newtongrange will be heading for a fixture in Germany on the weekend — faster, higher and stronger to impress the opposition too.

Newtongrange
 

Newtongrange Silver Band will be travelling to northwest Germany this week to renew its 31 year friendship with Musikcorps Würm eV and take part in the famous Würm eV Summer Fair.

Over the years there have been numerous successful exchanges and it is anticipated that this will be another enjoyable joining together of the two bands.

Composer in Residence, Alan Fernie, has written a new piece called 'Citius, Altius, Fortius', especially for the occasion and it will be premiered on the tour4BR

Citius, Altius, Fortius

Composer in Residence, Alan Fernie, has written a new piece called 'Citius, Altius, Fortius', especially for the occasion and it will be premiered on the tour.

Secretary Steve Nicholl told 4BR: "We are really looking forward to the trip and we would like to thank all the guest players accompanying us on this trip and give a special mention to Kevin Smith for the hard work he has put in to the organisation of the event."

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