Edinburgh University band in open rehearsal before Whit Friday

Edinburgh University Brass Band is having an open rehearsal on Friday (26 May) in preparation for its participation in the Whit Friday contests in a week’s time.

The band has been working hard in readiness for the contests both musically and in the fundraising effort to get there. A sponsored ‘playathon' event was held on Saturday in which members played in various locations around Edinburgh from 11am to 6.30pm to raise money to go to the contests.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support that the community has shown us without which we would not have been able to go to this world famous event,” says EUBB treasurer Alexander Gordon.

“We would like to invite everyone to come and peel back the curtain to see what it is like at an EUBB rehearsal. We'll be practising the pieces that we'll be playing on the day which is now just over a week away!“

The rehearsal will be in the Reid Concert Hall, Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AL and will start at 7 pm. Entry is by donation.