Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band

Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band
Established1925
LocationPalmerston North, New Zealand
Grade1
Pipe majorStewart McKenzie
Drum sergeantGary Potter
TartanClan Cameron
Websitewww.manawatuscottish.co.nz

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.

History

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

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

  • The Calling (2002)
  • Twelve Thousand Miles (2009)

References

  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ "Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band » About Us". Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
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