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Whitburn to give early Wolf whistle

Scottish Open champion to showcase its Lone Wolf preparation with an added wee bonus.

Lone Wolf
  Whitburn will showcase its Lone Wolf preparation work

Scottish Open champion Whitburn will preview their preparation on Simon Dobson's 'Journey of the Lone Wolf' ahead of its Albert Hall challenge at the National Championships of Great Britain in London on October 8th.

Date and time

The open rehearsal concert, will be held this Friday (30th September) and will start promptly at 7.00pm at the Brucefield Church in Whitburn.

The open rehearsal concert, will be held this Friday (30th September) and will start promptly at 7.00pm at the Brucefield Church in Whitburn4BR

Extra Wee bonus

It will also feature Whitburn Heartlands under its new Musical Director Scott Kerr, as well as Whitburn Youth (Caroline Farren) and Whitburn Wee Band (Charlie Farren) who will also give performances of their programmes ahead of their participation at the Innerleithen Youth Band contest the following day.

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