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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

Update #1 for 2017

Happy new year to everyone and welcome to this first update for 2017

Looking back at the final parades for last year many thanks to Ken for leading the band on New Year’s Eve (there are some photos on the band’s website). Last Thursday a small group played at East Pier for the Early Ford V8 Club who were meeting in Napier making this our first parade for the year.

The Getting Going workshop is on 23-26 January – see the post on the website for details.

Our first band practice will be on Monday 30 January at the band rooms.

Hastings Highland Games: The schedule of piping events and entry form has been emailed to everyone.

January Workshop

Here are details of the Getting Going Workshop planned for the week 23-26 January. Note that we will cater for everyone of all abilities so don’t hesitate to be involved. Indications of who is attending are necessary so we can plan the programme of individual tuition. What will you get from the workshop?
1. A chance to get instruments going after the holiday break.
2. Tutoring from one of NZ’s top pipers.
3. Opportunities for more intensive teaching and practice.
4. The All Stars group will have an opportunity to practice together. They will also parade on the last day.

When and Where?
9am to 12noon Monday and Tuesday
9am to 4pm Wednesday
9am to 1pm Thursday
At the Band Rooms, Nelson Park

Tutors: In addition to our own senior members, we are fortunate to have the services of two excellent tutors for this workshop. Cameron Budge will be assisting the drummers over the first three days while Dave Welsh, Pipe Major of the Wellington Red Hackle Pipe Band, will be here on the Wednesday to work with individuals and the group.

Programme: Once again we will be aiming to provide all our learners whether just starting or more advanced with individual and group sessions. On Thursday 26th the group will play at Atawhai at 11am and then go to lunch (own cost). See next page for the workshop programme.

Uniforms: Are to be worn on Thursday as there will a session about the correct wearing of uniforms and it’s the day we perform in Taradale at Atawhai.

So that we can plan the programme to give everyone individual attention please contact the Pipe Major advising the names of those attending. The fee is $5 per day.

Band Workshop

In October we’re holding our second workshop and look forward to providing some individual and group tuition for our members.  On Thursday 6 Oct we’ll be playing in central Napier during lunchtime to give everyone a chance to put their skills to good use and to entertain the public, while the recital on Sunday 9th will be another chance for the pipers and drummers to perform.

Instruction around the table
Instruction around the table

NPB All Stars

The Band’s All Stars were involved in a holiday workshop in July and then all members performed at a Recital held on Sunday 24th at the Tamatea Community Church.

The workshops gave them a chance to work together as a group and to get some one-on-one tuition from our experienced tutors.

Instruction around the table Playing as a group Marching practice

The Recital featured all of them playing a number of items

Kate Muir
Kate
Finn Downing
Finn
Morgan and Geoff
Morgan and Geoff
Liam Reid
Liam
Morgan on viola
Morgan
Oscar Cooper
Oscar
Heath and Conrad
Heath and Conrad
Michael
Michael
Morgan and Conrad
Morgan and Conrad
Jack
Jack
Ali
Ali
Samuel
Samuel
Amber
Amber
Cameron
Cameron
The All Stars playing
The All Stars playing
President Richard
President Richard
Patron Harry Renfree
Patron Harry
Some of the Band's older members socialising
Some of the Band’s older members socialising