The 2015 Annual General Meeting for Dartmouth & District Pipe Band Association will be help Wednesday, December 2 at 7pm at St. James Church Hall on Portland Street in Dartmouth.
5th Annual Jigs, Reels, and Beers
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Dartmouth Pipe Band Gears Up For 5th Annual Jigs, Reels, & Beers
April 23, 2015, Halifax, NS – Dartmouth & District Pipe Band presents their 5th instalment of Jigs, Reels, & Beers on Sunday, May 3, 4:00PM to 7:00PM, at Durty Nelly's Irish Pub in Halifax.
Tickets for this family ceilidh are $15 ($20 at the door) and children 10 and under are free. Proceeds from the event will help the band get to the 2015 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Tickets are available online at dartmouthpipeband.com.
“Jigs, Reels, and Beers is a great afternoon of music and mingling,” says Zach Smith, lead drummer of the pipe band, guitar player, and singer/songwriter. “Many of our band members are accomplished musicians on instruments other than pipes or drums and this event showcases that.”
Jigs, Reels, and Beers will featuring performances from band members and surprise guests including piping, fiddle, bodhrán, vocals, drum fanfare, step dancing, and more.
“Our members are really looking forward to competing at the World Championships in Glasgow,” says Pipe Major Scott Long. "It's an awesome opportunity to both represent the Nova Scotia pipe band community and play along side some of the world's top pipe bands."
This will be the second time the band has travelled to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships, deciding to return this summer as part of the organization's 50th anniversary celebrations.
About Dartmouth & District Pipe Band www.dartmouthpipeband.com The Dartmouth & District Pipe Band is based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, drawing members and students from across the Halifax Regional Municipality and the province. The organization currently consists of a grade three band, grade five band and a well-established bagpipe and drumming school. This year the band is marking their 50th Anniversary.
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For more information contact: Lynn Redmond, Communications Dartmouth & District Pipe Band Email: info@dartmouthpipeband.com
Robbie Burns Dinner & Ceilidh 2015
Tickets for our Robbie Burns Dinner and Ceilidh are on sale now! See below to purchase online, call 902 452 7473 or email Arlene. January 24, 2015 at 6:30pm Brightwood Golf and Country Club 227 School Street, Dartmouth
Come celebrate the great Robbie Burns and help Dartmouth & District Pipe Band kick-off their 50th Anniversary season. Dinner will commence at 7:30pm and includes a hip of beef buffet, haggis, neeps and tatties, and cranachan. There will be a cash bar. Entertainment provided by Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, The Worry Birds, and special musical guests.
Awards Night & AGM
Our Awards Night was held on November 5. See the listing below of all award winners. Congratulations on a job well done and a successful season! It was also announced that our Annual General Meeting will be held on December 3 at 7pm at St. James Church hall on Portland Street in Dartmouth.
Here are the winners:
Ivan Richardson Trophy Drum Pad - Ashley Nunn-Smith
Katherine Fowler Memorial Trophy Achievement Junior Drumming - Nick Highmore
R A Stanley Chisholm Award-First Year Chanter - Owen MacPherson
Wayne Moug Bursary– Advanced Chanter/Beginning Pipes - Isaac MacDonald
George Fowler Memorial Trophy Achievement Junior Piping - Tina Oliver
Clan Sutherland Junior Leadership Award - Kirsty Whyte
Jim Connors Memorial Award Personal Achievement Senior Drumming - Nick MacDonald
DDPBA Personal Achievement Senior Mid-section - Matt Zwicker
Jim Connors Memorial Award Personal Achievement Senior Piping - Blaise Theriault
Clan Sutherland Senior Leadership Award - Blaise Theriault
Dress and Deportment Award - Ross Whyte
Pipe Major Andrew Payzant Award - Shona Whyte
John T. Connors Participation Award - Jesse Craft
DDPBA Award for Achievement in Junior Piping - Cameron Barrett and Keegan Durnford
Cote Award for Achievement in Senior Piping - Blaise Theriault
DDPBA Award for Achievement in Senior Drumming - Lian Theriault
Ian Green Spirit Award - Zach Smith
St. Andrew's Day Celebration 2014
Tickets on sale now! You can purchase them online (below) or through band members. Come help us celebrate Scotland's national day and support the Dartmouth & District Pipe Band.
Get a $12 WHISKEY FLIGHT during our St. Andrew's Day event at Durty Nelly's, with half of the proceeds going directly to the band...bottoms up!
Jigs, Reels and Beer 2014
For Immediate Release - 4th Annual Jigs, Reels and Beers
Dartmouth & District Pipe Band’s 4th Annual Jigs, Reels and Beers event is being held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 3pm to 7pm at Durty Nelly's Irish Pub, on the corner of Sackville and Argyle streets in Halifax. Tickets are $15.00 and include admission, live music, silent auction, door prizes, and more!
Jigs, Reels & Beers will feature performances from band members and guests including pipe bands, fiddles, vocals, drum fanfare, step dancing, and more. Guest performers include Maggie and Cassie MacDonald, The Worry Birds, and Greene School of Irish Dance and the afternoon will be hosted by Russell MacKenzie from FX101.9.
Proceeds from the event will help support the Dartmouth & District Pipe Band and school and are used to help the organization in the purchase of uniforms, instruments and to subsidize travel costs. Dartmouth & District Pipe Band is based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, drawing members and students from across the Halifax Regional Municipality and the province. The organization currently consists of a 2 competition bands, a parade band, and a well-established bagpipe and drumming school.
Tickets are available through band members or you can reserve tickets by emailing: info@dartmouthpipeband.com
Dartmouth & District Pipe Band is Cleaning Up the Dartmouth Commons
Dartmouth & District Pipe Band is participating in Clean Nova Scotia’s Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Dartmouth Commons.
Throughout the summer months the band practices for competitions, parades and performances at the Dartmouth Commons, so to kick off the season they are volunteering to clean up the space for themselves and others to enjoy.
"We really wanted to get out into our community and do something a little different to kick off this year’s pipe band season," says event coordinator Heather Keddy.
"Choosing the Dartmouth Commons as our clean up location was obvious since we’ve been practicing there for the last few summers. We wanted to give something back to this beautiful community space."
They will be joining thousands of other Nova Scotians in making our province a little more beautiful this April, which is Earth Month.
The band welcomes players, friends, fans, and community members to join them in the clean up.
About the Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-UpThe Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up is Nova Scotia’s primary volunteer-driven community cleanup program, facilitating year-round, cleanups across the province. For the past 25 years, Clean Nova Scotia is proud to provides supplies and support to participants (individuals, groups, businesses, schools), to carry out community-based cleanups.
About Dartmouth & District Pipe Band www.dartmouthpipeband.comThe Dartmouth & District Pipe Band is based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, drawing members and students from across the Halifax Regional Municipality and the province. The organization currently consists of two competition bands, a parade band and a well-established bagpipe and drumming school.
2ND ANNUAL ST. ANDREW'S DAY CELEBRATION
Come and celebrate Scotland's national day at a family ceilidh featuring performances by Dartmouth & District Pipe Band and RCMP ‘H’ Division Pipes and Drums. Tickets are $15 (10 and under are free).
Tickets available through band members and at the door.
There will be a silent auction with items donated by L&M Highland Outfitters, Deltas in Halifax, Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax, Jeremy Keddy Music, Warner Music Canada, The Worry Birds, and more! Also, don't forget to purchase tickets to our gift card tree! Oodles of gift cards can be won at a great price of $2.00 per ticket or 3 tickets for $5.00.
Announcement: Annual General Meeting
Dartmouth & District Pipe Band will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. The meeting will commence at 7pm in the Saint James Church Hall on Portland Street in Dartmouth. All are welcome to attend.
Drumming-Up-Donations!
We recently unveiled our new bass drum, proudly sponsored by Durty Nelly's.
We appreciate their generous support and now ask that you follow their lead by donating to our organization!
Any donations of $200.00 will be acknowledged, with your consent, in the following ways:
1. Inclusion on our online Donor List.
2. Announcements acknowledging your donation during appropriate events.
3. Acknowledgement on one of our snare or tenor drums!
Download a donation_form now! If you would like more information please email us.
Donating In Memoriam Make a donation in memory of a family member, friend or colleague, and we will send a letter on your behalf acknowledging your thoughtful donation.
Donating In Honour or In Celebration Make a donation in honour of someone special in your life or a special event such as a birthday, graduation, wedding, anniversary, thank you to a special teacher/friend or milestone. We will send a letter on your behalf acknowledging your thoughtful donation.
Individual donors will receive an official tax receipt confirming your donation.
Jigs, Reels, and Beers 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
3:00pm until 7:00pm
Featuring: Members of Squid Alycia Putnam Celtic Sole Dance The Worry Birds Greene School of Irish Dance Dartmouth & District Pipe Band and more!
Ticket are $20 (12 and under free)
To purchase or reserve tickets email, message us on Facebook, or contact a band member.
Tickets are limited.
10th Annual Mini Gatherings Entry Form
It's that time of year again. A great opportunity to get brushed up durung the winter. The 2013 Halifax Citadel Annual Mini Gathering dates are as follows: February 9, March 2, and April 6.
Download the details and entry form here: Entry form 2013
St. Andrew's Day Celebration 2012
November 25, 2012 3 PM - 7 PM Durty Nelly's (Argyle & Sackville St., Halifax)
Family Ceilidh Featuring: Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, Colchester Legion Pipes & Drums, RCMP ‘H’ Division Pipes & Drums, prizes, silent auction and more!
Tickets are available from band members, by emailing bookings@dartmouthpipeband.com or calling 902-579-PIPE (7473). Tickets are limited.
$15.00 each (under 10 free)
Check our event page for more details and updates!
2012 Award Winners and New Executive
Ivan Richardson Trophy Drum PadTristan Harrington
Katherine Fowler Memorial Trophy Achievement Junior Drumming Ainsley Gordon
R A Stanley Chisholm Award-First Year Chanter Leigham Lemire
Wayne Moug Bursary– Advanced Chanter/Beginning Pipes Brett Jordan
George Fowler Memorial Trophy Achievement Junior Piping Ross Whyte
Clan Sutherland Junior Leadership Award Kirsty Whyte
Jim Connors Memorial Award Personal Achievement Senior Drumming Dylan Chisholm Zach Smith
DDPBA Personal Achievement Senior Mid-section Angela Ryan
Jim Connors Memorial Award Personal Achievement Senior Piping Colin Shaver
Clan Sutherland Senior Leadership Award Brian Morrison
Dress and Deportment Award Ingrid MacLean
Pipe Major Andrew Payzant Award Cathie Caldwell
John T. Connors Participation Award Bhreagh MacDonald
DDPBA Award for Achievement in Junior Piping Keegan Durnford
DDPBA Award for Achievement in Junior Drumming Alex Marr
Cote Award for Achievement in Senior Piping Blaise Theriault
DDPBA Award for Achievement in Senior Drumming Bree Caldwell
Welcome to the 2012-13 Executive: President: David Marr Past President: Jim Theriault Vice President: (open) Secretary: Ingrid MacLean Treasurer : Chris Keeping Ways & Means Director: Heather Keddy Publicity Director: Lynn Redmond Social Director: Cathie Caldwell School Director: Helen Wright Band Manager: Shona Whyte Quartermaster: Lisa Leonard Director at Large: Gilbert Whyte
2012 Awards Night and AGM
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 7:30 PM is Dartmouth & District Pipe Band’s Annual Awards Night at St. James church hall. The evening is a chance for the band to congratulate its members on their achievements over the past year. There will be a short concert, awards will be presented and snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. The Annual General Meeting is being held directly before the awards night festivities at 6:30 PM, also at St. James church hall. All parents and members are welcome to attend.
Note from the school: There will be no official classes on Wednesday, October 24, but we do hope that all students, instructors and families will join us that evening.
Ceilidh on the Harbour
ATTENTION: Ceilidh on the Harbour has been postponed to September 15, 2012.
If you already have tickets they will be honoured for the September 15th voyage. If you would like a refund please email us or see the band member you purchased your tickets from. Apologizes and thank you for your support of Dartmouth & District Pipe Band.
Saturday, September 15, 2012 Time: 3:30PM to 5:30 PM Harbour Queen, Murphy's on the Water
Featuring Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, The Worry Birds and surprise musical guests. Cash bar on board.
Tickets are $30 and are available through band members, by calling 902-579-PIPE (7473) or email.
Tickets are limited! Get yours today!
Raise a Little Hellp
Dartmouth & District Pipe Band has again agreed to open this year’s Raise a Little Hellp event on June 7th, 2012 – yeah!!
Raise a Little Hellp is an annual Charity Event that features performances by award-winning artists in a highly personal and intimate setting, food, wine and silent auction. To date, Raise a Little Hellp has raised over $248,308.80 in funds for the Halifax chapter of Habitat for Humanity. To buy tickets to this year’s Raise a Little Hellp event, visit: www.raisealittlehellp.com
First Competition and Mini Gathering Results
The grade 3 and 5 bands and our solo competitors are gearing up to head off to Anitgonish on Saturday for the first full competition of the year - The Antigonish Indoor Highland Games. Some of our pipers already warmed up to the competition season at this year's Citadel Mini Gatherings.
Well done to all Dartmouth pipers who took part in the mini gatherings: Suzanne, Jess, Blaise, Keegan, Orson, Breanna and Ross.
February 4 Ross - 1st, Grade 4 Keegan - 2nd, Grade 4 Jess - 2nd, Grade 2
March 3 Keegan - 1st, Grade 4 Orson - 3rd, Grade 4
March 31 Breanna - 1st, Chanter Orson - 3rd, Grade 4
Jigs, Reels and Beers 2012
Dartmouth & District Pipe Band Fundraiser Dinner
Featuring: Cassie and Maggie MacDonald, Celtic Sole Dance Group, The Worry Birds, Norma MacDonald and more.
May 6, 2012, 4 PM-8 PM Durty Nelly’s, corner of Argyle & Sackville St., Halifax
Ticket includes admission, dinner, live music, a beverage, door prizes! To purchase or reserve tickets email, call 902-452-PIPE (7473) or contact a band member. Tickets are limited.
Dinner includes your choice of soup or salad, a roast beef dinner and a Rickard's Blonde.
Just in Time for Christmas
We are taking orders on Dartmouth & District Pipe Band T-shirts and hoodies! You can place your order at our St. Andrew's Day Celebration this Sunday or stop by practice at St. James Church Hall on Wednesday, November 23 or 30. To make other arrangements please email info@dartmouthpipeband.com
All orders must be paid for in advance.
T-shirts (black) are $15 Youth S-XL and Adult XS-3XL (mens and ladies option for style)
Hoodies (black, sport grey or dark heather grey) are $40 Youth S-XL and Adult XS-3XL
Taxes are included.