Wake and DistrictSep 21, 20182 min145 Basic School.During the ceremony, Col. McNeil conducted a moment of silence in memory of those who have lost their life as a result of the storm. He...
Wake and DistrictSep 19, 20185 minNo.One of my biggest weaknesses in this life is being able to say “no” when someone needs me. I struggle when I see any situation where I ...
Wake and DistrictAug 10, 20185 minBrotherhood.This is a great article written by Samson J. De Sessa and posted to the Fire Engineering website on 01/03/2013. Readers of the following w...
Wake and DistrictAug 4, 20182 minJoy."In all of living, have much of fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured." –Gordon B. Hinckley What an important remin...
Wake and DistrictAug 3, 20183 minFrom now on.When you can no longer think of a reason to continue, you must think of a reason to start over. There’s a big difference between givin...
Wake and DistrictAug 1, 20184 minMatter more.How do we stack up? It’s a question we seem to constantly ask ourselves. Our brains, hands and hearts want to know how we are measuring...
Wake and DistrictJul 23, 20183 minStand taller.“Always look at other musicians as inspiration. Never as competition.” — These words got us to thinking… We all do it or have done it...
Wake and DistrictJul 10, 20182 minTime.“Your time is your investment. What are you investing your time into? Are you spending your time on something that will pay off in the...
Wake and DistrictJul 10, 20181 minWe are.We are Wake and District. Raleigh's pipe band. Preserving tradition. Music, mission, membership, these tenets form our foundation - our...
Wake and DistrictJul 10, 20182 minPress on.“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent....
Wake and DistrictJul 5, 20185 minUnited.We wouldn’t even think about trying to compete with a fireworks display, especially on the Fourth of July. So instead – we will reflect...
Wake and DistrictJul 2, 20182 minWe. Are.“WE ARE”…two of the most powerful words, for what you put after them shapes your band. We don’t often enough think about the words we s...
Wake and DistrictJun 26, 20183 minPipe band life.All in all I am so grateful for the lessons I was able to learn growing up playing in a pipe band. I had no idea it would prepare me as w...
Wake and DistrictJun 18, 20182 minTenacious.The pitter-patter of the pipes and drums were abundant this weekend in Chicago (as was the enveloping heat of the day). This contest ma...
Wake and DistrictDec 25, 20171 minOur Mark.In 2011 the band worked with a local Raleigh designer, Joel Perrego of VAST DESIGN on branding the band. We told Joel and his team we ar...