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Wake and District
Jul 213 min read
Rivalries in Bagpipe Bands: Guardians of Tradition and Unity in Music
Bagpipe bands often stand as the keepers of a proud, ancient tradition. The history, the sound, and the skill involved in playing the...
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Wake and District
Jul 212 min read
The fundamentals.
Achieving excellence in a pipe band requires mastering the fundamentals. These basics form the foundation upon which every great...
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Wake and District
Jul 152 min read
Indoor Competitions: The Solution to Weather Woes for Pipe Bands
The recent decision by the 78th Highlanders to adopt open-neck polo shirts for competition highlights a critical issue in the pipe band...
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Wake and District
Jul 111 min read
All Through the Night – A Burns Night Celebration
For Immediate Release Wake and District Pipe Band Announces All Through the Night: A Burns Night Celebration Concert Clayton, NC – The...
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Wake and District
Jul 72 min read
The Bear and The Band.
Bagpipe and drum bands can glean several valuable lessons from the TV show "The Bear," which emphasizes teamwork, communication, and...
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Wake and District
Jul 12 min read
Crucial Role of Consistency
Playing bagpipes or drums requires a high level of consistency in practice and dedication. Both instruments demand physical stamina,...
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Wake and District
May 302 min read
Achieving Flow in Bagpiping: The Balance Between Expertise and Effortless Attention
Brain Scans of Jazz Musicians Reveal How to Reach a Creative ‘Flow State’ << this article highlights two modes of creativity—intense,...
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Wake and District
May 62 min read
Finding Harmony in Obstacles
As members of a pipe band, we often encounter obstacles seeming to stand in the way of our performance. Whether it's mastering a complex...
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Wake and District
May 32 min read
Solace and Solemnity.
In moments of grief and loss, tradition becomes a source of solace and solemnity. For those who serve in public safety, whether as police...
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Wake and District
Apr 272 min read
March to the Beat!
Are you ready to march to the beat of your own drum? Look no further! The Wake and District Pipe Band is on the lookout for passionate...
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Wake and District
Apr 12 min read
Love and Pipe Band: Raleigh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wake and District Pipe Band to Star in Love and Hip Hop: Raleigh Spinoff RALEIGH, NC — April 1, 2024 — In a...
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Wake and District
Jan 235 min read
History of Kilts worn in battle.
There is no documentation for the kilts we know today before 1575. There are many kilt like clothing that is worn with armour, like that...
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Wake and District
Jan 102 min read
Good endings lead to good beginnings.
The Wake and District Pipe Band recently convened for its annual general meeting on January 8, 2024, with over 50 members participating...
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Wake and District
Dec 28, 20233 min read
A fashion-forward future in 2024.
As we bid adieu to 2022, the Wake and District Pipe Band embarked on a transformative journey in 2023, marked by memorable experiences,...
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Wake and District
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Showing up.
The statement "One of the hardest things we have to deal with in our lives is showing up when we don't want to" captures a fundamental...
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Wake and District
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Difficult Decisions.
Dealing with band members who consistently fail to show up to rehearsals, don't know the music, and neglect their instruments can be...
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Wake and District
Oct 10, 20232 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
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Principles.
We show up. We do the work. We get the results. It's not that complicated. Lets delve deeper into the significance of this statement for...
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Wake and District
Jul 23, 20232 min read
Move forward as one.
In pipe band, there exists a synergy that comes to life when musicians unite to create breathtaking melodies. Like the rhythmic beating...
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Wake and District
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Farewell, but not goodbye!
As we approach August, we have some bittersweet news to share with all of you. An incredibly talented member, David Donachie, is...
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