Elmvale Fall Fair - Great Day For A Parade

The weather didn't look too promising, however the sky cleared about 30mins before we hit the street.  The band has been participating in the Elmvale Fall Fair parade for longer than I can remember.  After the parade, we put on a performance in the arena, and then finished the day off with another performance at the Elmvale Legion.

Great day with an awesome turn out.

P/M Matt

D/M Barry Gougeon  -  "Pipes Down" at the halt.

Barrie Pipes & Drums on parade.

PPBSO Champion Supreme - Congrats!

Last week, two of our students received letters in the mail congratulating them on winning Champion Supreme.  To be declared "Champion Supreme", a competitor must have accumulated the most points during the competition season in his or her solo category.  This award will be presented to them at the PPBSO Gala in November.

Congratulations goes out to:

Rowan Johnstone-Shulz - Practice Chanter Champion Supreme

Rose Rugman - Practice Pad Champion Supreme

Both Rose and Rowan have shown great improvement in their  playing skills and I look forward to having them dressed and on parade sooner than later.

2014/2015 Board of Directors - AGM Recap

Last Monday, Sept. 22nd, we held our annual AGM at The ANAF.  I would like to personally congratulate the new members who will be serving on our Board of Directors and thank members who served on it last year.  Below is our board for the 2014/2015 season:

Pipe Major - Matt Kiegelmann

Pipe Sgt - Peter Johnstone-Shulz

Drum Major - Barry Gougeon

Drum Sgt - Eric Hunter

Band Manger - Angela Soule

Treasurer - Rob McGregor

Equipment Manager - Peter Johnstone-Shulz

Secretary - Angela Soule

Director At Large - Jim Wrightman

I am very excited to see how this new season unfolds.  It seems that every practice brings in a new playing member or student.  Please keep it up band - RECRUIT RECRUIT RECRUIT!

Cheers

P/M Matt