Band Practice:
7.30 pm Start
Every Wednesday
Map to Band Hall
The band members extend the warmest of welcomes to all interested in learning an instrument,
joining the band, and especially to those who simply wish to visit.
Tuition:
The Whangarei Pipe Band has an extraordinary amount of depth when it comes to skilled tutors.
For the learner, we offer lessons from experienced professional tutors at a small fee. This is until you reach band entry level.
In return all we ask for is complete dedication and commitment to learning.
Once a sufficiently high level of competence is achieved individuals will have the option of entering the band. Upon band entry
full uniform will be supplied along with an assortment of peripherals specific to his/her instrument for the intention of competition.
What You'll Need To Start:
Pipers
Firstly you'll need a dedicated attitude to personal practice.
As far as instruments are concerned learning the bagpipe starts out to be fairly inexpensive. To begin with a full set of highland bagpipes is strongly discouraged. Instead, the desirable tool is a small mouth blown "chanter". These instruments are the pipers means of concentrating learning towards a new set of tunes or perfecting technique. "Chanters" are either hardwood or plastic.
They have three components:
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It is always best to inquire with a band member first before purchasing any instrument. We encourage visiting the band hall one Wednesday.
After establishing exactly what you need we recommend you visit Lewis Turrell's House of Scotland.
Lewis is an expert piper and will happily steer any learner in the right direction. The House of Scotland is located in Auckland yet is worth the travel.
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Drummers You'll also need a dedicated attitude to personal practice. Initially a drummer requires only a pair of highland side/tenor/bass drum sticks and a special "practice pad". Once the Pipe Major and Drum Sergeant consider your level to be acceptable for joining the band, drums will be provided by the band. As our band uses particular sticks to achieve a particular sound please visit us or contact our Drum Sergeant for exactly what type of sticks/pads you will require for our band. |
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Support Us
There are many ways to be a member of the band - You need not be a playing member to join!
Supporters of the band are an essential addition to the bands expertise. If you would like to extend your help in any way please email us at info@wpb.org.nz.
