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Scotland’s National Youth Pipe Band offering half-price group discounts for April 19th Glasgow concert

The 2025 edition of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland will take the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall stage on Saturday, April 19th. 87 pipers and drummers ages 10 to 25 will showcase the music they’ve worked on since first meeting last October. The group has announced discounted ticket prices
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