The Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band is a Grade One pipe band based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The band is led by Pipe Major Stewart McKenzie and Drum Sergeant Gary Potter.
| Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Established | 1925 |
| Location | Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Grade | 1 |
| Pipe major | Stewart McKenzie |
| Drum sergeant | Gary Potter |
| Tartan | Clan Cameron |
| Website | www |
History edit
The band was established in 1925 and is based in Palmerston North, New Zealand.[1]
The band has a close affiliation with Manawatu Scottish Society, extending back to when the band was first formed.
Band edit
The band organisation comprises a Grade One band, a Grade Three band, a Grade 4 development band, supporters club and an administrative body. It is New Zealand's largest pipe organisation, with more than 110 members.[2]
It performs at an average of 45 community events each year.[1]
Discography edit
- The Calling (2002)
- Twelve Thousand Miles (2009)
References edit
- ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band » About Us". Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
External links edit
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