Whitburn Band - Scottish brass band champions based in West Lothian. Details of concerts, players, awards. Contains sound clips of the bands own CD.
Linlithgow Reed Band - Established group that participates in various engagements including the Linlithgow marches. Lists events and history together with a picture gallery.
Bathgate Concert Orchestra - Profiles a voluntary group of musicians. Includes rehearsal times and details of performances, history and events.
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