On the horizon...
On Monday, January 4, 2021 the members of Wake and District gathered virtually as we held our annual general meeting looking back at 2020...
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The year of the asterisk.
2020*. We began this year with similar intent as the previous, with plans to hit the regional competition circuit and make a trek to...
Shall we play for him?
On Saturday, December 5, 2020 our band was back participating at the Flowers Plantation Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, a tradition we...
USA Mobile Mini-Band Major.
A first of it's kind mobile mini-band major online mini-band competition was held in the United Sates, attracting 21 separate bands from...
What will keep you in the game?
There are 3 types of people who will read this post; Those who would say "hmmm nice one, a good idea, i'll think about it" — trust us,...
When words fail...
Today we remember President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas,...
Checkered hats?
The Sillitoe Tartan was originally developed by Percy Sillitoe a pattern – of black-and-white or blue-and-white chequered markings. ...
Fortunate. Fulfilled. Forward.
Very few people have everything they want. True, some may have a lot more than others, but the vast majority of us have hopes that have...
True to the line.
In 1825, George Washington Doane, Bishop of New Jersey, wrote a poem entitled What Is That, Mother?, which included this verse: What is...
Review: Balance Tone HR USA Drone Reeds
A review of the Balance Tone HR (High Resonance) USA Drone Reeds, by Chris Stockton. We ordered them from — Pipeline Bagpipes. I put...
Sacrifice.
November 11th — Veterans Day — we honor those who sacrificed of themselves so that a Nation could protect the sacred gift of freedom for...
Southern Branch wants and needs.
Here are some of the initiatives Michael Iannuzzi would implement if elected as the Southern Branch Chair for 2021. Think of this as a...
EUSPBA Southern Branch Elections.
Wake and District is proud to support and promote three of our very own running for Eastern United States Pipe Band Association Southern...
EUSPBA update 06.NOV.2020
In much of the English speaking world November 11th is called Remembrance Day. Here in the United States we celebrate Veterans Day. In...
The Ghost of Duntrune.
Several versions this tale can be found...The MacDonald clan was led by a hulk of a man that came to be known by the name Colkitto. He...
Prime Day :)
Did you know Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice...
Traditions Never Stop.
Firefighters from across the United States of America (including members of Wake and District) will gather together this weekend at...
Merely Grateful.
Listening to pipe bands across social media playing Amazing Grace during the COVID crisis should cause us all to stop, listen and look...
