The Kirkintilloch Band - British Open 08

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Congratulations to Selmer Simonsen and The Kirkintilloch Band and their 5th place at the British Open Championships

in the Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 13th September. The performance of Rococo Variations by Edward Gregson

gained much praise from the appreciative audience and a 'Bravo' from Frank Renton.

The band proved that hard work does bring rewards. It was the final engagement with the band for Chris Rivera

our popular Principal Trombone who is now off back to New York to earn a living, thanks Chris for your

efforts with the Kirkie Band over the past few months. Thanks also to Hildegunn Lie from Bergen who

joined the band for the Open, best wishes to you both.

Lynda Nicholson also joined the band recently and will be an important part in the development of Kirkie's Youth

Band project which kicks off on Sunday 5th October.