Communication. Respect.
Being in a band is one of the most exciting parts of music. You’re collaborating with other musicians, playing events, competing,...
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Wake and District
Aug 26, 20194 min read
Fear of Failure.
Some #MotivationMonday advice from Amy Rees Anderson and the 26th president of the United States of America —Theodore Roosevelt. This...
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Wake and District
Aug 23, 20195 min read
Brotherhood.
With so many firefighters in Raleigh this weekend for the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo (SAFRE) we thought we would share this awesome...
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Wake and District
Aug 20, 20196 min read
Dreams.
“Don’t tell me it can’t be done, I will do it. Don’t tell me only God can help us win, I will do it.” — Tripert Singh Khalsa (Azaad)...
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Wake and District
Aug 19, 20192 min read
Yet to come...
The ”World” pipe band season came to a close last weekend as the final band left the field in Glasgow. Next thing you know — summer will...
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Wake and District
Aug 18, 20199 min read
We're glad you're here. Stay.
We continue to welcome new members to our ranks and we are truly grateful to see them sharing this tradition with us. Graciousness is...
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Wake and District
Aug 8, 20192 min read
She likes the bagpipes.
We are changing up the reel in our Grade 4 MSR - and have decided on a tune by Pipe Major John Grant; HRH Princess Elizabeth's Reel. By...
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Wake and District
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Open Ears.
We are still decompressing from our first trip to Canada where we participated at the Glengarry Highland Games and the Montreal Highland...
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Wake and District
Aug 7, 20192 min read
Healthy Competition(s).
Both the Glengarry Highland Games and the Montreal Highland Games and Festival are officially closed. What an AMAZING weekend for...
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Wake and District
Jul 31, 20192 min read
WAKE UP...
What if we were to all wake up each morning with an: I CAN, I WILL, I DO attitude? Can you even begin to imagine the incredible things we...
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Wake and District
Jul 28, 20192 min read
The things we sacrifice.
Sacrifice – the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. Sacrificing isn’t...
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Wake and District
Jul 23, 201910 min read
Practice.
Our Grade 3 ensemble is spending the weekend rehearsing in preparation for the Glengarry Highland Games and The Montreal Highland Games &...
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Wake and District
Jul 22, 201910 min read
Don’t fail.
In addition to preparing for our Burns night concert in January 2025, our members are making ready for fall competitions including the...
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Wake and District
Jul 21, 20193 min read
Captain Norman Orr Ewing
We're learning the tune, Captain Norman Orr Ewing for our Grade 4 MSR. Whenever we learn new tunes, we like to share the story behind...
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Wake and District
Jul 10, 20191 min read
Grand time. Rain or shine.
This weekend marks the spectacle of the 64th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain near...
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Wake and District
Jun 30, 20192 min read
Continuous Efforts.
Plenty of success quotes are absolutely immortal and have stood the test of time, bringing their helpful advice to the present, should we...
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Wake and District
Jun 16, 20196 min read
Life is a competition.
Life hack (by Greg “RU Twisted” Drobny — from www.unapologeticallyamerican.com)! I’ve seen a lot of those lately—from brewing the best...
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Wake and District
Jun 2, 20197 min read
Roll-call of honor.
President Ronald Reagan – June 6, 1984 — We’re here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this...
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Wake and District
May 23, 20193 min read
Roll and repeat?
Members of Wake and District are hitting the road this holiday weekend to Greenville, SC for Gallabrae presented by the Greenville...
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Wake and District
May 23, 20195 min read
Remembrance.
"We cherish too, the Poppy red that grows on fields where valor led, it seems to signal to the skies that blood of heroes never dies." --...
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