The Inveraray and District Pipe Band is the area's first pipe band in 70 years and was set up by local piper Stuart Liddell, who hit on the idea whilst giving weekly bagpipe lessons in local schools. The band is registered with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, takes part in competitions and is regularly asked to play at local community and charity events. Being in the band teaches the children discipline and teamwork, and about Scottish history and culture.
Learners for piping, snare, bass and tenor drumming are all welcome on Tuesday nights from 5:30pm - 8pm.
Practice Chanters, Drum Sticks and Practice Pads are all available for sale from the band.
Music and learning materials will be provided for all learners.
Lessons will cost a minimal £2.50
To join the IDPB organisation please contact the band secretary for more details at bandsecretary@idpb.co.uk
Competition will be held in Inveraray Primary School on Saturday 3rd April 2010.
As part of the Celtic Connections Festival the IDPB will be performing in concert with the Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band on Janaury 16th. Should you wish to purchase tickets they will be available from the Celtic Connections website.
The band would like to take this opportunity to wish all bands a happy and successful 2010 Season!!
Inveraray and District completed the Grand Slam of 5 major titles in 2009 on Saturday in Dunoon which is the first time since 2002 that it has been done in Grade 2.
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Inveraray and District continued their winning streak in 2009 by winning the World Championship title and drum corps prize in Glasgow Green on August 15th. This was the 4th consecutive major title for the band in 2009, it’s first year in grade 2. We would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and congratulatory e-mails since the big win.
Watch the video on STV.
Inveraray and District took their 3rd major championhsip in grade 2 this season at the European Championships in Greenock. The band are looking forward to competing at the Perth Highland Games this weekend followed by two performances in Glasgow (George Square for Piping Live and a performance at the National Piping Centre) on Wednesday 12th August prior to the World Championships on August 15th.
