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About the band We are Grade 3
competition band, with a strong focus on entertainment and
supporting the Auckland community. We play at many Auckland venues
and events, and are well-known for our concerts with the band Celtic
Grooves.
Upcoming parades - 2011/2012 We've got
lots of parades ahead, and also the Highland games and
contests. Please check back for regular updates:
- Auckland Festival of Piping Solo
Contest - 27 August 2011
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RWC Fan Zone Performance -
25 September, Queens Wharf
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Scottish Festival -
10:30am, 1 October, Remuera Shopping Centre
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Saturday, 19 November -
Auckland Highland Games, Three Kings
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Saturday, 26 November -
Hamilton Gardens Contest
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Sunday, 27 November -
Farmers Christmas Parade
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Saturday, 3 December - Te
Atatu Peninsula Christmas Parade
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Saturday, 10 December -
Square Day Contest, Palmerston North
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Saturday, 11 February 2012
- Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo
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Sunday, 19 February 2012 -
Auckland Centre Contest and Tattoo
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Saturday, 25 February 2012
- Central North Island Contest
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8 - 11 March - National
Pipe Band Contest, Tauranga

Practice nights We practice at
7:30pm each Thursday evening (except for the Christmas period) at Mt
Albert Grammar School. Learner tuition is from 6:30pm before
practice. Visitors are always welcome - Call us first for
directions to the practice rooms.
Repertoire We play
a Grade 3 competition band repertoire, a "set" of March, Strathspey
and Reel, and a competition medley, along with our usual parade and
concert tunes.
Book the band The band has played at
lots of high-profile corporate, social events and concerts over the
years. We can put together a program or items to suit most
requirements, and are experienced in working with other musical
groups and dancers. Solo pipers are also available.
Fees depend on type of the
event, and the number of players required. All fees go to the
band, which is a non-profit incorporated society registered with the
Chartities Commission. Please contact us if you would like to
discuss your event.
Contact Us General
enquiries: Robert Halliday (Pipe Sergeant &
Secretary)
0274 872
924
robert@cityofaucklandpipeband.org.nz
Email list We
sometimes circulate email updates on band activities or other
Scottish-related events in the Auckland region, so if you would like
to be added to our email list please email mail@cityofaucklandpipeband.org.nz
putting "Subscribe" in the subject line. Can you please include your
name and (if you wish) postal address and phone number. Put
"Unsubscribe" if you no longer want to be on the list, and we will
remove your details.
Acknowledgements We
gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the Beneficial Charitable
Trust.


© 2008-2011 The City
of Auckland Pipe Band Inc Last updated: 04/05/2011 Site
email: contact@cityofaucklandpipeband.org.nz
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