Overcast day and a mini band up to Dunkeld for Living History Project, the Band will be there Today Saturday 4th May & Tomorrow Sunday 5th May playing at 12:00 noon and 16:45 both days.
Murray Dall & Lily Williamson Frame had their first outings
Congratulations to Callan Erskine who entered the Strachur & District Junior Piping Competition on Saturday 27th April 2024. Callan came home with the following places:
14 years & Under
2nd March
3rd Strathspey & Reel
17 years & Under
3rd Medley
Well done Callan
Congratulations to all who competed today at Lochgelly High School, you were all fantastic and played really well
Kayli Folan
Cian McDonnell – 4th Place Snare, Section5
Oran Salmond – 2nd Place 16-18 MSR, Tenor
Jack Folan – 6th Place
Well done đź‘Ź to all
Saturday 30th March 2024, the band were privileged to be invited to be part of the Opening Ceremony of the new Perth Museum (the old City Hall).
The band lead by Drum Major Kenny Forbes, marched The Society of High Constables Perth, from 2 High Street to King Edward’s Street.
Pipe Major Duthie from there, lead the Provost- Xander McDade, Lord Lyon King of Arms – Dr Joseph Morrow, Lord Kinnoull – Charles Hay and Lord Lt Perth and Kinross – Stephen Leckie, from the side entrance of the new museum round to the stage in King Edward’s Street where the official opening took place alongside our friends from Perth Gaelic Choir.
A great day was had by all, being part of and marking this historical moment in Perth history.
Congratulations to Callan Erskine at Lochaber on Saturday 23rd March
14 years & under Piobaireachd – 3rd Place
“Bells of Perth”
Saturday 1st June 2024
15:00 – St John’s Kirk, Perth
The Bells of Perth is an engaging Pipe Band concert that promises to immerse the audience in the rich traditions and captivating melodies from Piobaireachd, Marches, Strathspeys, Reels and Jigs. Starring the talent of many Perthshire musicians, the concert will encompass soloists as well as Band selections, showcasing their many skills on Pipes and other instruments. The Bells of Perth promises to be a celebration of Scottish culture and musical heritage, brought to life by the skills of Pipers and Drummers.
A very successful Bingo Tea was held on Friday 9th February in RDM Institute Scone.
Thank you to all those who contributed in anyway, a great night was had by all.
Friday 9th February 2024
Doors open 7:00pm
đź‘€ Down 7:30pm
Prizes for Perth and District Pipe Band are as follows:
Novice Piping:
5th Jack Folan
March – Under 15
5th Callan Erskine
Jig – Under 15
3rd – Callan Erskine
Piob – Under 15
4th – Callan Erskine
Drumming:
Snare
MSR – 15-18
3rd Cian McDonnell
Tenor:
March Under 15
1st Place – Kayli Folan
2nd Place – Fynn Iannetta- Lowe
MSR – 15-18
1st Place – Ă“rán Salmond
Dress and Deportment
Drumming:
1st – Ă“rán Salmond
2nd – Cian McDonnell
Well done to all
Band practices will resume on Monday 8th January 2024, 7:00pm
St Leonard’s Church Hall, James Street, Perth (opposite the South Inch)
New members always welcome