2011 State Championships at Mt. Barker

The Mt. Barker competition was held on Sunday. It didn't feel like Mt Barker at all as the day started off quite cool only really warming up in the late afternoon, I'd rather have this than the usual 40C+. This year the crowds seemed bigger also so maybe the public appreciated the better weather as well.

Overall the band came 3rd. The new medley was well remarked on by all the judges. The drum corps had a good day coming 1st. The pipe corps struggled on the day and came in 3rd. There were far too many errors and lots of bad blowing on the day. Looks like a lot of fun time at the chanter table ahead!

At this event we introduced two new players to competition. Well done Colin and Chris. For Chris it was also his first public performance so we really dropped him in the deep end!

The master sheet and a few photos taken by Liz are attached.

-PeterW

Full Band returns to practice

Just a reminder that band practice commences tonight for all band members. Practice is at the hall as usual.

- PeterW

Welcolme to Chris Boland

Chris Boland was voted in as a new member last night. Congratulations Chris!

Chris started learning with the Gold Coast Tweed Pipe Band and moved to Clare last year, since commencing practice with the band last year he has receiving tuition from Jeff Seymour in Auburn and has been coming along quite well, Chris should commence playing with us in February.

- Peter W

New Year's Eve Greeting from Bill Gall

Sorry this is a bit late. I seem to have overlooked Bill's email at the time.

Happy New Year Bill!

- Peter W

Peter,

I was fiddling around with the practice

chanter and Hogmany coming about this

came to mind.

Have a good Christmas and a Good New

Year. My greetings to all the Loon's and Lassies

in CEPB.

Bill and Hilary Gall, Tea Gardens, NSW

How to get a BIG chanter sound

The secret .....

First Band Practice for 2011

A reminder to all members that band practices will commence on Tuesday 11 January.

The emphasis for the first 2 weeks will be competition work.

For Competition players band practices will commence at the Harry Bowie Reserve at 7PM sharp.

For non competition players the hall will be open for practice from 7PM. For those taking lessons with Jim I anticipate that these will continue as normal at the hall.

See you all at practice!

-Peter W

Last Practice of the Year

Last night was the last practice for the year. Well done everyone we've had a great year. I look forward to continued growth and development of the band next year. Thanks also to those who have assisted the band over the past year, your help is greatly appreciated.

Here are some photos from last night.

- Peter W

Band Christmas Party

The band Christmas Party will be held at Harry Bowey reserve on Sunday starting at 4PM.

The band will provide hot chicken. We will set up a table for salads and desserts, Pipers please provide salads and Drummers please provide desserts. Please provide your own drinks.

We will play for about 15 min so bring your instruments.

Please bring your whole family and have a great time!

For location and parking please see the attached map. From the Main North Rd enter off of Malinya Drive.

- Peter W

A Special Tune for Claire Brown - From Bill Gall

Claire now has her own tune. Congratulations Claire and thank you Bill.

I think we might give this a go with the band!

Peter,

It's always good to see the younger generation

willing to take up the P/D's challenge.Its a wee polka

for Ms Claire Brown.

Bill, Tea Gardens, NSW

-Peter W

Another Tune from Bill

Some of Bill's tunes have an intriguing background!

Peter,

The original manuscript was stained with tea,

coffee maybe even a port or two. Anyway this is what

I salvaged.The pizza I did get and because I'm Scots/Aussie

and an Aberdonian I got it for FREE!!!!!!!!

Bill, Tea Gardens NSW

- Peter W