Change in Musical Leadership
As we look to the future and continue to refocus for the 2025 season and beyond, the Wake and District Pipe Band is thrilled to announce...
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5 days ago3 min read
Protecting Yourself Through Practice
For members of the Wake and District Pipe Band, playing bagpipes and drums is more than just a pastime—it’s a commitment to excellence,...
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Wake and District
Nov 33 min read
Breaking the Chains of Old Habits to Build a Better Band
As musicians and performers, our routines become second nature. The rhythms, the movements, the habits—these all intertwine, shaping not...
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Wake and District
Nov 22 min read
The Linkage to Our Past is Temporary: Embracing Tradition with Forward Vision
In the world of piping, heritage is deeply woven into our music, dress, and traditions. At Wake and District, we understand our journey...
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Wake and District
Oct 292 min read
Why Every Pipe Band Needs a 'No A$$hole Rule
In The No Asshole Rule , Robert I. Sutton argues convincingly against the corrosive effects of toxic behavior—something that applies as...
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Wake and District
Oct 292 min read
Lean In.
The first law of nature is natural selection, often summarized as “survival of the fittest.” For many, this concept brings to mind the...
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Wake and District
Oct 293 min read
The Art of Efficiency: Lessons from the Lazy Piper*
The concept of "The Art of Laziness" by Janne Kontala challenges traditional ideas about productivity, suggesting that efficiency and...
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Wake and District
Oct 204 min read
In the Wake of the Storm: Refocusing for 2025 and Beyond
We’ve come through many storms in 2023 and 2024—challenges that tested our resolve and unity. But now, in the wake of those storms...
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Wake and District
Oct 132 min read
Our Town and Our Time: Embracing the Moment in Our Band
In Thornton Wilder’s Our Town , the people of Grover’s Corners move through the stages of life—birth, love, work, and death—often without...
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Wake and District
Oct 132 min read
Great People Make a Great Band
In any pipe band, greatness isn't just measured by the number of trophies won or the tunes played with precision; it’s the collective...
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Wake and District
Oct 124 min read
The Importance of Climate…
In any organization, from businesses to sports teams and, yes, even pipe bands, the climate plays a pivotal role in shaping success. For...
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Wake and District
Oct 102 min read
Stop Practicing. Start Rehearsing.
Does your band have practice or rehearsal? And did you even realize that there is a difference between the two? The difference is huge,...
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Wake and District
Oct 73 min read
Kelsey Barry: A Trailblazer in Pipe Band Leadership
At Wake and District Pipe Band, we are proud to celebrate our members' achievements on and off the field, and today we want to highlight...
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Wake and District
Oct 64 min read
A Season Finale to Remember
The Scotland County Highland Games marked the final contest of our 2024 season, and it was a day full of both challenges and triumphs....
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Wake and District
Oct 41 min read
Coming Together as a Band
In pipe band, a group of individuals uniting to play as one can seem like a daunting challenge. It takes more than mastering your...
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Wake and District
Sep 303 min read
The Importance of Followership in Pipe Band
In the world of pipe bands, leadership is often the focus of attention. Pipe majors, drum sergeants, and section leaders carry the weight...
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Wake and District
Sep 301 min read
Maximizing Our Potential: A Reflection on Today's Practice
I just want to take a moment to say how impressed I was with the entire band today. Each of you brought your A-game, and it showed. When...
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Wake and District
Sep 282 min read
Excellence: A Path Both Polarizing and Inspiring
Excellence is often seen as the ultimate goal—a pursuit that inspires and drives individuals to rise above. Yet, in reality, excellence...
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Wake and District
Sep 282 min read
Be Stronger Than Any Excuse
In pipe band life, just like in life itself, we are constantly faced with choices between right and wrong. Sometimes the line between the...
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Wake and District
Sep 283 min read
The Priceless Value of Playing in a Pipe Band
There are some experiences in life that simply can’t be measured in dollars and cents. For those of us fortunate enough to be part of a...
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