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

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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

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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

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

References

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  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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