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January Music

Here is the proposed list of tunes for the Art Deco concert which should all be familiar. Richard has attempted to add some variation from the tunes played in the previous concert. Whether the concert goes ahead will depend on the traffic light level that the country is in and whether Omicron is in the community.

March on- Scotland the Brave bracket. I would envisage that the drummers would already be at the front.
Wings/76 Police Tattoo/Children’s Song
Caller Herrin bracket with intro-piper playing first measure and band coming in for 2nd.
Swing of the Kilt with intro
Learner’s bracket-? Edith Cavell/Scots Wha Hae
? Dawning of the Day/La Boum with intro or ? Green Hills bracket.
Mike Metcalf/RAF 100
2nd Half-100 Pipers bracket with intro. Again with pipers marching in and drummers already at the front.
Bells of Dunblane
Love Song for Deborah Ann
Flower of Scotland
Highland Cathedral
Amazing Grace
Encore-Scotland the Brave-again

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December Music

The Summerset Palms event has been cancelled so we’re doing an impromptu concert at St Paul’s Church on Sunday 19th December starting at 2pm. Here’s the list of tunes:

First Half:
– Mhari’s Wedding/Heyken’s Serenade
– Skye Boat Song/Maori Canoe Song
– Leaving of Liverpool/Kelly the Boy from Killane/No Awa Tae Bide awa/The Minstrel Boy/Will Ye No Come Back Again
– Morag of Dunvegan, Athol Highlanders
– Green Hills/Battle is O’er
– Nurse Edith Cavell

Music Group:
– Hettie’s Waltz
– The Wellerman
– The Hills of Argyle
– Silver Threads Among the Gold
– A Love Song for Deborah Anne
– The Londonderry Air

Second Half
– Flower of Scotland
– The Mists of Time
– Hector the Hero
– Highland Cathedral
– Amazing Grace
– Scotland the Brave

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November Music List

This is the list of tunes for the Taradale RSA event (Sunday 21 November):

First Half:

  • Green Hills/Battle is O’er
  • Skye Boat Song/Maori Canoe Song
  • Leaving of Liverpool/Kelly the Boy from Killane/No Awa Tae Bide awa/The Minstrel Boy/Will Ye No Come Back Again
  • On the Road to Passchendale/Land of My Youth
  • Morag of Dunvegan, Athol Highlanders
  • Diu Regnare

Guests

NPB Youngsters:

  • Nurse Edith Cavell
  • Hettie’s Waltz (with the music group)

Music Group:

  • Silver Threads Among the Gold
  • Setting a Course for Lewis
  • A Love Song for Deborah Anne
  • Penny Arcade

Second Half

  • Highland Cathedral
  • The Mists of Time
  • Hector the Hero
  • Flower of Scotland
  • Amazing Grace
  • Scotland the Brave
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Monday practices resume Oct 4

We are resuming practices at the hall as from Monday 4 October. Being at Level 2 means that there are certain conditions we need to adhere to:

  • Members will need to sign the register which will be situated in the main hall. This is in addition to scanning the QR code as we need to be absolutely sure that we are aware of all who attend practice.
  • All entry to the hall needs to be through the main entrance. This will include drummers who will need to sign the register and then make their way to their room.
  • Indoor practice will be for practice chanter only. Hopefully the weather will be favourable enough to play pipes outside.
  • Due to the need to keep appropriate distancing, it will not be possible for both drummers and pipers to be in the main hall together. There will not be enough room.
  • To be able to attend practice, it will be a requirement that members have had at least their first vaccination shot.
  • Do not come to practice if you have any symptoms suggestive of Covid infection or of a respiratory nature including a cold/flu.
  • The Exec are aware that despite these conditions, some members may still feel uncomfortable about attending practice in the hall. We appreciate this and fully understand if you would prefer not to attend.

You are welcome to contact a member of the exec to discuss this further if you have any concerns.

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Drumming Tuition

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Want to get involved in pipe band drumming? We’ve got lessons starting soon at the Band’s hall at Nelson Park on Sundays 10am-11am.

We’re looking for people to learn Snare Drumming and Tenor Drumming. Minimum age is 11yrs, girls, boys and adults are welcome to apply.

Please contact Drum Sergeant Alan Lawton on 022 3419 605 for further information or have a look at our Have-A-Go page.

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2021 Blossom Parade

The Blossom Parade has now been moved to Sat 6 November.

The Combined Pipe Bands of Hawke’s Bay will again be parading in the Hasting’s Blossom Parade. Meet at the Civil Defence headquarters, Lyndon Rd E, at 10.20am. Here’s the list of tunes we’ll be playing:

  • Mhairi’s Wedding /Heyken’s Serenade
  • Teribus/Chorriechollies
  • Highland Laddie/Brown Haired Maiden/Barren Rocks
  • Green Hills/Battle’s O’er
  • Killworth Hills/Castle Dangerous
  • Scotland the Brave/Rowan Tree/Bonnie Galloway
  • 100 Pipers/Bonnie Dundee
  • Bathgate Highland Gathering/Heather Grant of Strathrye
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September 2021 Music List

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The concert is postponed until October
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This is the provisional list of tunes for the September concert along with the musical arrangements:

First Half:

  • Green Hills/Battle is O’er
  • Skye Boat Song/Maori Canoe Song
  • Leaving of Liverpool/Kelly the Boy from Killane/No Awa Tae Bide awa/The Minstrel Boy/Will Ye No Come Back Again
  • On the Road to Passchendale/Land of My Youth
  • 6/8s Athol Highlanders, Leaving Port Askaig
  • Diu Regnare

Guests

NPB Youngsters:

  • Nurse Edith Cavell
  • Hettie’s Waltz (with the music group)

Music Group:

  • Silver Threads Among the Gold
  • Setting a Course for Lewis
  • A Love Song for Deborah Anne
  • Penny Arcade

Second Half

  • Highland Cathedral
  • The Mists of Time
  • Hector the Hero
  • Flower of Scotland
  • Amazing Grace
  • Scotland the Brave
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Band AGM Awards

At the Band’s AGM Neville Lumb was awarded a Life Membership for his significant contribution to pipe bands in Napier over many years. In making the presentation, President Julie, noted that Neville has played with Napier’s pipe bands as a piper and bass drummer for many years, served on the Band’s committee, and assisted with the organisation here in HB of three national pipe band contests along with several centre contests.

Neville regularly attends practices and parades, and is always willing to help with Band activities whether it be fund raising, organising events or working on the band hall (he renovated the bar area and turned it into a very useful room). He is now managing the parade calendar and has recently taken on the role of H&S Officer. Neville was also for many years the Hastings Highland Games convenor which reflects his passion for the Scottish heritage and his willingness to contribute his organising expertise.

This nomination records our gratitude for Neville’s very positive and constructive contribution to pipe banding in Napier over many years.

Here is President Julie with new Life Member Neville and Neal Cobley, who was awarded the band’s drumming cup last night.
NPB Nev 2021

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Dave Mitchell 1933-2021

Today we said farewell to one of the Band’s staunchest member, Dave Mitchell.
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Dave played with a number of bands including the Scottish Society in Christchurch, and here in the Bay with the Port Ahuriri, the HB Scottish and with the City of Napier pipe bands.

He held many positions in Napier’s pipe bands including Pipe Sergeant, Custodian and President, and he and Val were made life members of the Band in recognition of the great contribution they made to the band over so many years.

When we think about Dave Mitchell the list of adjectives includes approachable, hard working, helpful, reliable, supportive, cheerful and kind.

We have been privileged to have known Dave and to have been helped and supported by him, something we will always remember.