City of Auckland Pipe Band

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
RWC Fan Zone Performance - 25 September, Queens Wharf
Scottish Festival - 10:30am, 1 October, Remuera Shopping Centre
Saturday, 19 November - Auckland Highland Games, Three Kings
Saturday, 26 November - Hamilton Gardens Contest
Sunday, 27 November - Farmers Christmas Parade
Saturday, 3 December - Te Atatu Peninsula Christmas Parade
Saturday, 10 December - Square Day Contest, Palmerston North
Saturday, 11 February 2012 - Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - Auckland Centre Contest and Tattoo
Saturday, 25 February 2012 - Central North Island Contest
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