Friday 17 June 2011

Government House and H M birthday

Well it was a lovely summer evening on the 10 June 2011 when the pipe band took to the manicured lawns of Government House. We played Highland Cathedral alongside the Island of Jersey band to strong applause. We had some new faces in the band and the lament was played as the Union Flag came down with not a dry eye in the garden. Marching and counter marching was as smooth as silk so well done to one and all. The post event cup was enjoyed!

Practice on Thursday, last night, was excellent with a long session on the chanter and pipe in preparation for Howard Davis Park next tuesday evening. Its wet outside but that's an opportunity to make sure the ghillie brogues are polished and the kilts are pressed.


There are a few tunes being circulated over the next few days: Lexy McAskill, new setting, and the follow on tunes to the Haughs of Cromdale. These will be sent by the week end. The P/M asks that we "keep up the good work" and he looks forward to a run through at next weeks practice.

We are also planning a "workshop" to help pipers to help learn and memorise new tunes so expect an email or two on that topic. Perhaps a couple of hours one wet week end would be convenient.

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