The City of Wellington Pipe Band is currently looking for a new Pipe Major, following the resignation of Davie Welsh from the position. The following press release was sent to PBNews;
It was with much regret that the City of Wellington Pipe Band recently received the resignation for the position of Pipe Major from Davie Welsh. Davie said that it was a very difficult decision to make, but that it did not necessarily mean he would be leaving the band completely.
In view of Davies resignation, the City of Wellington Pipe Band is now looking for a suitable person to fill the role of Pipe Major. Anyone interested in filling this exciting role and pushing the band forward into the future should contact the Secretary of the City of Wellington Pipe Band at PO Box 2870, Wellington 6140 or by email to admin@fireriskmanagement.co.nz.
Silver Chanter
Ian Lyons has taken the Silver Chanter 2008 out this evening, with John MacColls Welcome to Kilbowie Cottage, Inverary Castle and The Rejected Suitor.
Harrison Hawke (Christchurch) placed second, playing John McDonald of Glencoe, Susan McLeod and The Sheepwife.
Result
1. Ian Lyons
2. Harrison Hawke
3. Ross McCrindle
4. Callum Troon
The Clasp
Stuart Easton won the Double MSR Clasp at the prestigious Labour Weekend contest held on Sunday Night. Stuart played The Lonach Gathering, The Craigs of Sterling, The Shepards Crook, Susan McLeod, The Muckle Dram and Ca’ the Ewes.
Richard Hawke placed second, and the 2008 Silver Chanter winner Ian Lyons placed 3rd.
Other players were Marion Horsburgh, Geoffrey Hallberg, Ian Robertson and Jamie Hawke.
Overall
Ross McCrindle (Scotland) took most points A Grade, Harrison Hawke took most points B Grade, Angus Hawke took C Grade and Reuben won D Grade. Harrison Hawke also took the Under 21 title for 2008, winning the contest by over 14 points.
Results
Ian Lyons has taken the Silver Chanter 2008 out this evening, with John MacColls Welcome to Kilbowie Cottage, Inverary Castle and The Rejected Suitor.
Harrison Hawke (Christchurch) placed second, playing John McDonald of Glencoe, Susan McLeod and The Sheepwife.
Result
Silver Chanter
1. Ian Lyons
2. Harrison Hawke
3. Ross
4. Callum Troon
The RNZPBA announced early this morning the judging panels for the 2009 NZ Pipe Band Championships to be held in Christchurch. The panel features Richard Parkes, noted Pipe Major of the successful Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, and Worlds judge Alistair Aitken.
The following are recordings from the 2008 National Pipe Band Championships.
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/BandClub_medley_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/HamCal_medley_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/COW_medley_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/NZPolice_medley_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/CantyCale_medley_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/A&D_medley_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/Manawatu_medley_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/HamCal_partset_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/COW_set_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/NZPolice_set_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/CantyCale_set_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/A&D_set_2008.mp3
http://pbnews.co.nz/media/nats08/Manawatu_set_2008.mp3
The Canterbury Caledonian Society’s Pipe Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Hawke to the position of Pipe Band Director. Richard, a former Pipe Major of the Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band, rejoins the band to work closely with the current Pipe Major, Jim Allan, towards the 2009 Nationals in Christchurch, and beyond. The vision for the band includes a World Championship campaign in Scotland.
Richard Hawke is one of New Zealand’s most successful pipers, having won the Highland Piping Society of London Gold Medal (Oban), the Braemar Gold (twice) and Silver Medal (twice), and the Dunvegan Gold Medal.
Within pipe bands Richard has gained 4 National Grade 1 championships, 9th in the Grade 1 world championships and as current pipe band director of St Andrew’s College Pipe Band gained two Grade 3 championships, three National Juvenile championships, and 3rd at the 2007 World Juvenile Championships.
Richard will remain as fulltime Pipe Band Director at St Andrew’s College.
The Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band is very excited about the plans Richard has and is looking forward to a long working relationship into the future.
The Canterbury Caledonian Society’s Pipe Band was formed in 1902 and has been in Grade one in New Zealand since 1967. Over the past 5 years the band has been rebuilding and strengthening to remain a top level Grade 1 band in New Zealand and the world.
Davy Welsh, Pipe Major of the City of Wellington Pipe Band for over 2 years, has resigned from the position. More news as it comes to hand.
Torphichen & Bathgate and Cap Caval, two bands who performed exceptionally well at the Grade 2 World Pipe Band Championships, have been promoted to Grade 1 by the RSPBA, Pipes|Drums reports.
Bagad Cap Caval, the first Breton Band to be recognised by the RSPBA as an official Grade 1 Unit, won the World Pipe Band Championships earlier in August. Torphichen won the Champion of Champions award for 2008.
Torphichen & Bathgate was previously in Grade 1 in the early-mid 1990′s.
Stay tuned to to PBNews for all the latest on the 2009 Season, which finishes at Christchurch.
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