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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.
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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.

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Music for coming events

With two significant events coming up here’s the music list for our members:

Summer in the Park 14 February

Combined bands

Scotland the Brave/Rowan Tree/Bonnie Galloway
Mhairi’s Wedding /Heyken’s Serenade
Bathgate Highland Gathering/Heather Grant of Strathrye
Teribus/Chorriechollies
Highland Laddie/Brown Haired Maiden/Barren Rocks
Castle Dangerous/Land of My Youth
Flower of Scotland
Highland Cathedral
Amazing Grace

Napier Band items
Swing of the Kilt
Bells of Dunblane
Skye BS/Maori Canoe Song
The Dawning of the Day/La Boum
Chief Mike Metcalf/RAF 100
Morag of Dunvegan
Mists of Time
Hector the Hero
Loch Lomond/Blue Bells of Scotland/The Bonnie Lass O’ Fyvie O’
The Mermaid’s Song (solo piper plays 1st and 2nd parts, all play tunes with repeated parts)

Art Deco Concert 20 Feb

M’hairis Wedding/Heykin’s Serenade
Wings/76 Police/Children’s Song
Green Hills/Battle is O’er
Swing of the Kilt (drummer and piper play intro, all play the tune)
Bells of Dunblane (solo piper 1st part, all play 1stx2, 2ndx2)
Skye BS/Maori Canoe Song
Highland Cathedral (drummer and piper start playing 1st and 2nd part, all play 1st, 2nd, 1st))
Mists of Time (lament, two pipers play 1st part then all play 1st, 2nd, 1st)
Hector the Hero  (solo piper 1st part, all play 1st part once then second part repeated)
Flower of Scotland (solo piper, vocal, all play)
Amazing Grace (vocal, guitar, solo piper, all)
Music Group: Setting a Course for Lewis; Love Song for Deborah Anne

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NYE 2020/2021

Once again the Band was out and about for New Year’s Eve.  Starting at Kennedy Park we then visited Kensington Village, the homes of several members, the Taradale and Napier RSAs finishing up on the Sound Shell for the midnight festivities.   Florrie even managed to get out and about the next day to play for the walkers at Anderson Park!

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