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Updates 4 5 and 6

February 27, 2016 admin Leave a comment

What is to be said about Art Deco weekend? The band did a superb job and you should all feel pleased with what you achieved. Thanks to Kurt, Ken, Robert, Richard, Hugh, Penny1 and Cameron for playing at various events. Our participation in the vintage car parade continues to be a highlight for the very big crowds that watch it. I hope you have all received positive feedback from people who enjoyed our music. Thanks also to the team that turned out Sunday morning for the Vintage Car Club’s event at Meeanee. From St Paul’s “A very big THANK YOU to the band from our stall on Saturday. It certainly is a highlight when the band arrives with lovely music. The weather and heat was lovely for all but the band in their uniforms but the crowd certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves. I heard lovely comments about the band concert in the afternoon.”

On Saturday 27th we met at the Sound Shell in the vicinity of the colonnade to tune up for our free concert. The Band then played at 12noon featuring a programme of tunes reflective of our heritage plus some new compositions. Many family and friends were there along with our supporters and others. Well done everyone it was a good venue (although it was a bit hot). The Sound Shell has good acoustics so perhaps we can play there again.

Coming up we’ve got the Taradale RSA Concert – Monday 7 March – band to meet at 6.30 as usual to prepare

Some preliminary information about the Navy Charter Parade Saturday 19 March. The venue is Sound Shell, by Veronica Bell. We’ll meet at 1015 to tune. The official ceremony is at 1100 and is followed by the march down Emerson St to Clive Sq with officers and ships company

Sound Shell Concert: Its Mission Concert so we might get a few extra people watching us.

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Update number 3

February 1, 2016 admin Leave a comment

Monday 1 February already. We had an enjoyable evening with the youngsters practicing together at 6.30 and then the rest of the band from 7pm. Being able to play out on the park on nice evenings is special.

Well done Robert and Angus who played at Turakina – Robert gained 2nd in the veterans event
We thanked all those who worked on tidying up the band rooms over the break – its looking good so we need to take care of this wonderful asset
We ran through some of the tunes for the Art Deco concert – the tunes will be the focus of practice for the next two weeks. Harry has given everyone some flyers to hand out to family and friends and will have more available next week.

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Update Number 2

January 25, 2016 admin Leave a comment

It was good to get started again last night even if it was a bit hot. Thanks Betty for organising supper. We’ve been invited to Dave Nicholson’s on Saturday afternoon. Two important dates for you to note on your calendar – Art Deco weekend (Sat and Sunday events this year) and our concert at the Sound Shell on Saturday 27 February – the opportunity to use the Sound Shell arose and so we will be playing at 12noon to entertain the public. We’re hoping for a big audience as that’s the day of the Mission Concert. Betty recently distributed the first Band Blurb of the year – Don W does a great job producing this but I know he’s always looking for articles to include so please share interesting items with him.

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Update January 2016

January 25, 2016 admin Leave a comment

Welcome back to the new year for the band.

Just confirming that due to EIT’s operational requirements we will be at the Band Rooms at Nelson Park for the next two weeks (Mon 1st and 8th Feb).

Two important dates for you to note on your calendar – Art Deco weekend (Sat and Sunday events this year) and our concert at the Sound Shell on Saturday 27 February – the opportunity to use the Sound Shell arose and so we will be playing at 12noon to entertain the public. We’re hoping for a big audience as that’s the day of the Mission Concert.

Don’t forget that you can get a list of upcoming parades and events on the calendar link on this website, meanwhile our first practice is on Monday 25 January at EIT.

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New Year’s Eve 2015

Gallery January 1, 2016 admin Leave a comment

Watch “Napier Pipe Band New Year’s Eve 2015” on YouTube

Starting at Kennedy Park	First call Kennedy Park	The campers following the band at Kennedy Park
Kensington Village	The Taradale Club	The Taradale RSA
On the road	Taking a break	Relaxing at the Taradale RSA
Our President, Harry at the Mission	On a Mission at the Mission New Year’s Eve 2015	At the Napier RSA
Fireworks on Marine Parade	Playing on Napier’s Marine Parade	Marine Parade, Napier

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Update 45

December 14, 2015 admin Leave a comment

On Saturday the band’s contest group participated in the Square Day competition at Palmerston North. While the result (7th) wasn’t what we were aiming for the band is on a learning curve with regard to competition and it was a good first performance for us. Congratulations to Heath who was third in the novice event and well done Morgan and Cameron for taking part in the solos. Thanks to Penny and Gray for playing at the Napier Ingleside on Saturday night.

Last night’s Final Night was another very enjoyable evening with many good items. I hope that you all enjoyed this winding up for the year. We presented certificates to the All Stars (the youngsters & learners) who have come a long way this year and we hope will make a bigger contribution to the band next year. We presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Betty, our very able and dedicated, Secretary/Treasurer for all her hard work in keeping the band’s affairs in order.

The Napier Caledonian Society Cups for Most Improved/Involved youngsters were presented to Morgan and Jonathon while the Band’s cups for playing member contributions were presented to Bruce and Michael.

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A big band

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Recent Parades

December 3, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Photos from some of our recent parades.

St Andrews Night Concert

New World Greenmeadows

Playing around the tree at New World Greemeadows

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Update #43

December 1, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Its the 1st of December and we are into the busiest time of year for our band. Much activity over the past weekend – thank you everyone for your commitment to these parades.

Coming up this week:

Thurs 3 Dec: New World Greenmeadows 7pm, Christmas hats and tinsel to be worn

Sat 5 Dec: Waipukurau Christmas parade, meet at the Railway Station at 12.30pm. We’ll be marching from Racecourse Road to Countdown and then going to Russell Park to play. We recommend that you park towards the Countdown end of the parade route to make it easier when we finish the parade to get to your car to drive to the park.

Sun 6 Dec: Contest Group will meet at Rod’s place (7A Limbrick St Waipawa) at 3.15pm. Everyone is invited to meet at Rod’s place at 4.30 for afternoon tea. Then we’ll all meet for the CHB Carols at Nelly Jull Park at 5.30pm.

Monday 7 Dec (and the following week) band practice is back at EIT.

Cheers
Kerry

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St Andrew’s Day

December 1, 2015 admin Leave a comment

Three parades for St Andrew’s Day – the annual church parade at Tamatea Community church on Sunday, entertaining the residents at the Taradale Masonic Village on Monday followed that evening by the St Andrews night concert at the Taradale RSA where we were the only entertainment which was a bit of a challenge for the team.