Colchester
& District Pipes & Drums
is a popular band for parties
functions and festivals.They are members of the Royal Scottish
Pipe Bands Association (RSPBA) and has playing members with up
to 20
or more years experience of playing traditional and modern Scottish pipe
music.
The
band is available as a:
Full
pipes and drums band
in all its finery
Mini
band 4 to 6 pipers and 2 or 3 drummers
Solo
pipers
Scottish
Ceilidh
Band with Disco
You
can hire the band to come and play at your party, function or corporate
event. Choose your own favourite
pieces of music, or let us
compile a programe from our extensive repertoire of traditional
and modern music tailored to perfectly suit any occasion.
We
are looking for new members, either novices or
experienced players who want to learn or take their playing
skills to another level.The
band has a structured teaching program that enables all
members to develop at their own pace with full support and
encouragement.
On the right is the new Colchester
and district Tartan. Which the Colchester
& District Pipes & Drums Band wear with
pride
Members
have played recently at the following events:
The
Tendring Show
Suffolk
Show
Milan
Flower Festival
Merchant
Navy Day
St
Helena Hospice Fete
P&O
Boat Launch
Cruise
Boat Departures Harwich
Monz
Music Festival
Gurka's
Memorial
Harwich
Sea Festival
White
Hall Palace( Last night at the Proms)
Walton
Remembrance Day
Colchester
Military Tattoo
Essex
Air Ambulance
Kirby
Cross Fete
Clacton Lighting Up Ceremony
Voorthuizen
Military Tattoo Holland
And
100s more Fetes, Gigs and Private Parties.
"One
Band One Great Sound"
Colchester
& District Pipes & Drums
was formed in January 2010
and has grown to just over 20 playing members as of March 2010.
The Crest used by the band goes back to the year 1558 (See
Crest History) The members come from all walks of life with one thing in
common, we all enjoy playing traditional and modern pipe music.
The band have played at a number of Charity events this year
including SSAFA and Help 4 Heroes in Lion
Walk, Colchester, this year we are booked to play at a
number of weddings, fetes, the cruise terminal at Parkeston
Quay and a School Prom See Events.
The
band proudly wear the Colchester & District Pipes
& Drums tartan, which was designed by our Chairman and is
registered as unique by the Scottish Register of Tartans.
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site has Music