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Athol's 50th Birthday
Congratulations Athol on reaching this milestone.
Posted by Ian Carruthers on Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:44 am
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Athol's 50th Birthday
Congratulations Athol on reaching this milestone.
Posted by Ian Carruthers on Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:44 am
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Solos Draw for December 2008 contest
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2008 Australian Championship Results
Grade 2 - 2nd
Grade 4 - 7th
Posted by Ian Carruthers on Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:59 pm
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Illawarra Scottish Fair & Band Contest - 2008
Grade 2 - 1st
Grade 4 - 5th
Posted by Ian Carruthers on Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:26 am
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Pipe Major's Corner - October 2008
Congratulations to both Bands on their efforts at the recent Manly contest. The Grade 4 close 2nd to Scots College was a great result and good reward for the committed efforts at Band practices in recent weeks. And a special congrats to the drum corps which won on the day and had three players in their first contest.
I'm looking forward to the next few weeks as we lead up to the Aussie Champs. I really am pleased with the effort everyone is putting in at practice and particularly delighted at how well you have all responded to the changed practice methods. I think we all agree that the new approach is bringing clear improvements. So we should be in good shape by 2 November and ready to produce our best possible performances.
Cheers
Athol
Posted by Athol-Chalmers on Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:10 am
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Comming Events - October 2008
18th Oct Wollongong Contest
1/ 2 Nov Australian Championships - Sydney
15th Nov Pipe Major’s 50th National Press Club
29th Nov St Andrew’s Night
6th Dec Solo Comp & Band Christmas Party
2009 EVENTS
7th Feb Burns Supper
4th April Burns Club Solos
23rd May Band’s Ball
1st Aug Burns Club Solos
26-27 Sep College of Piping/Drumming Workshop
29th Nov St. Andrew’s Night
6th Dec Solos and Band’s Christmas Party
Posted by Kerrie-Flynn on Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:09 am
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Posted by Kerrie-Flynn on Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:09 am
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COLLEGE OF PIPING & DRUMMING WORKSHOP – 27 & 28 Sept
This is the second year that the College of Piping and Drumming has hosted a Workshop featuring World class Piping and Drumming tutors. James Laughlin had a busy day holding an early morning practice session for the Band and then conducting the drumming workshop in the afternoon. Richard Hawke took pipers through Piobaireachd and 2/4 Marches and Matthew Supranowicz taught Hornpipes, Jigs, Reels and Strathspeys.
The strong attendance at the workshops were followed up at the Recital held at Lanyon Vikings Club on Saturday night. It was really nice to see a good mix of people from other bands getting together to not only take part in the workshops but taking the opportunity to have a social night out and enjoy great performances by Richard, Matthew and James who were just outstanding.
Individual lessons were held on Sunday morning and were most beneficial for everyone.
Many thanks to Rod Parker and Sean Hodgman for their hard work in organising the Workshop; to Wendy Hodgman for all her time and help on Saturday; and to Eunice Parker for booking the recital venue and as backup for Wendy with the admin work. Special thanks to Cameron Bell for donating prizes on recital night.
Posted by Kerrie-Flynn on Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:08 am
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Ryde TAFE Solos - Sydney - 24 August
Owen Dive - 2nd Sub Intermediate Snare
Jess Hutchinson - 1st Interm. Snare,1st Open Snare
Brad Nightingale - 1st Practice Pad
Kerrie Flynn - 2nd Urlar
Sean Hodgman - 1st Rest. Piob. 2nd Intermediate March, 2nd Interm. Hornpipe & Jig. 3rd Open Hornpipe & Jig, 3rd Interm. Strathspey, 3rd Open Air
Rod Parker - 1st Veterans, 3rd Open Piobraichd
Posted by Kerrie-Flynn on Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:08 am
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Burns Club Solos - 2 August
Congratulations to our Prize Winners:
Practice Pad: Brad Nightingale, Heath Nightingale
Under 2 Yrs Piping: James Brown, Alsion East
Grade 4 Piping: Jess Hutchinson, Ian Carruthers and Cameron Lyon
Grade 2 Piping: Athol Chalmers, Sean Hodgman & Ray Stuart
Many thanks to Graham Durant-Law for organising the
event and prizes. Thanks to Judges - Rod Parker,
Cameron Bell, Jess Hutchison, Sean Hodgman and Bill
Nicholson.
Posted by Kerrie-Flynn on Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:08 am
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Manly Warringah Pipe Band Contest - 2008
Grade 4 - 2nd
Grade 2 - 1st
Posted by Ian Carruthers on Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:21 pm
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Pipe Majors Corner - July 2008
The Band acquitted itself well at the recent mini band contests in Blacktown and Canberra. Mini bands are certainly a different game altogether from full band contests – no where to hide when there are only 4 pipers and a couple of drummers!! So for me it is good way of getting everyone to focus that little bit more on detail and accuracy.
The next couple of months will be relatively quiet for the Band with practices as usual, a gig on 26 July and also the next in our solo series. But from around early September get ready for a big lift in tempo and intensity as we start the contest season preparation and work towards the Aussie Championships in November. And I draw your attention to the list of key dates and a 50th birthday party that all Band members are invited to on 15 November – I know it comes as shock to you all to find out this guy is actually that old!!
Cheers
Athol
Posted by Ian Carruthers on Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:04 pm
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