In the past month we’ve been busy with Christmas parades
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CHB Christmas Parade in Waipukurau
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Tag Archives: 2018
Napier RSA 25 November
On Sunday 25 November the Band will present the final Piping & Drumming Live event for 2018. These concerts at the Napier RSA have been very popular with our members and supporters. Commencing at 4pm the hour long concert features a variety of music and afterwards there is the opportunity to relax and talk with band members and friends. RSA meals are available from 5.30.
Armistice Day 2018
The Band played at the Clive service on Armistice Day. Pipers all around the world registered to take part in the “Sleep in Peace, now the Battle’s Over” event by playing Pipe Major Robb’s classic tune When the Battle’s O’er. We were pleased to be part of the rolling sound of this historic tune travelling across the globe through the various time zones. Our thanks to members of the Hawke’s Bay Caledonian PB who joined us.
November Supporters’ Night
It seems like ages since we were at the Taradale RSA for our Monday Supporters’ Night so this one (November 5th) will be a chance for everyone to catch up with us again. The Supporters’ Night tradition began more than a decade ago when band members thought they would like to meet and play for our loyal band of supporters. Over the years we’ve enjoyed music and food with family and friends in the relaxed atmosphere of the Taradale RSA and we look forward to seeing you all again.
The tune list for the evening is:
- Hundred Pipers & Bonnie Dundee
- Flower of Scotland
- Castle Dangerous & Land of My Youth
- Erin Shore
- The Leaving of Liverpool, Kelly The Boy From Killanne, No Awa Tae Bide Awa, Minstrel Boy, Will Ye No Come Back
- Morag of Dunvegan
- The Dawning of The Day & La Boum
- Items: Richard, Kerry and others (tbc)
- Drummers’ Salute
- Jigs: Paddy’s Leather Breeches & Banjo Breakdown
- mini MSR: Cullen Bay, Molly Connell, High Road to Linton
- Scotland the Brave, The Rowan Tree & Bonnie Galloway
- Highland Cathedral
- Mists of Time
- Lochanside, Green Hills of Tyrol, When the Battle’s O’er
October Workshops
Tuesday 2 October – with the Foundation Youth PB members
This will be a unique opportunity to work with the members of NZ’s Foundation Youth Pipe Band on all aspects of piping and drumming. These are some of NZ’s finest young pipers and drummers, supported by their tutors, who are willing to share with us their skills and expertise. After their tattoo performances over the weekend and the concert on Monday night they will be at the band rooms to work with us on our technique and musical performances. This workshop is for all band members who are able to attend.
Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 October
This will be another of our workshops with more intensive teaching and practice, and mixing with other pipers and drummers at a similar level. The focus will be on MSR music but we will adapt sessions for the different levels of musicians.
Enrolment is essential – click here for the enrolment form