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Northwest Junior Pipe Band

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General Info

  • Genre: Celtic / Folk / Grindcore

    Location Shoreline, Washington, US

    Profile Views: 16538

    Last Login: 11/19/2009

    Member Since 4/10/2007

    Website www.nwjpb.org

    Record Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ...... .. .. ......BAGPIPES........DRUMS........IN YO' FACE!! .. .... ...... ..Want to have some fun playing bagpipes or drums? .. ....The NWJPB is open to anyone 18 and younger, we welcome both beginners and experienced pipers and drummers. For more information, visit ......www.nwjpb.org...... or call (206)508-1261...... ......See ..Upcoming Northwest Junior Pipe Band events........ .. .... If the images slider below does not show up, hit F5 or refresh your browser. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ........FRIEND REQUESTS..: will only be accepted if your profile is free of questionable images and language. .. Yes, this goes for NWJPB members too!........ .... ...... ....Since 1995, the NWJPB has been dedicated to teaching Scottish piping and drumming to young people in the Seattle area and Western Washington. .... .... ..We are a competition and performance-oriented band, entering roughly 7 contests per summer, ranging from Vancouver BC Canada to Portland Oregon USA. ....NWJPB is proud of the impact we are having both on youth and families through our unique cultural arts program, outreach and performances. The band traveled to Scotland 2008 and competed in several contest. They won 1st place at the Perth Highland Games, winning against the 2008 World, Scottish, European and Cowal Champions in Grade 4B .. ..Our mission to promote the art of Scottish piping and drumming through performances and community awareness is based on a strong foundation of positive energy, support and encouragement among all of our members. We have seen even very young children encouraged to reach for new heights personally and musically..... Volunteer instructors donate tens of thousands of dollars worth of instruction during our twice a week practices, and dozens of volunteers support the youth and the fundraising required to provide uniforms, instruments, and travel costs for our successful trip to the World Pipe Band Championships competition in August of 2008. .... We nurture a supportive learning environment and the band members treat each other with respect and are often seen cheering on solo competitors, exchanging high-five's and encouraging each other to step up and do great things. .... After a very successful 2005 season, the band was upgraded from Grade 5 to Grade 4. The 2006 season saw the band make a huge leap forward in playing calibre and numbers. In three short years the organization has tripled in size and now holds a roster of over 30 members. All of whom are 18 or younger. The band placed well throughout 2006, as well as tying for "best drum corps" at the Pacific Northwest Highland Games, the biggest contest of the year. ....2007 has been a successful year as well. NWJPB Grade 5 was undefeated in Grade 5 competitions, and Grade 4 won 1st place at the Tacoma and Whidbey Island Highland Games, 2nd in the Washington State Championships, and 2nd at the Portland Highland Games. Northwest Junior Pipe Band finished our competition season ranked 4th of 18 Grade 4 pipe bands who competed in BC Pipers' Assocation competitions..... ....SCOTLAND 2008!.... The band had a remarkable two week trip to Scotland in August, 2008. .... ..Perth Highland Games:.. 1st place in a field of 24 bands, also winning against the Grade 4B World, European, Scottish, and Cowal champions from Edinburgh, Scotland. .. .. ..Crieff Highland Games:.. 1st in a field of 12 Grade 4 pipe bands. .... ..World Pipe Band Championships:.. 1 point out of first place in the qualifying round, 5th place of 23 pipe bands from around the world. The band brought home a shield for winning this placing. .... ..North Berwick Highland Games:.. 5th in juvenile (having challenged up) and 7th in Novice. The band played in a downpour and waded through the mud, learning what the Scottish competition season can really deliver. It was the first competition for the band, and was a great test and challenge. .... .... .. ....Disclaimer: ..All images on this profile are property of NWJPB and are used with permission of the parents of those pictured. Names have been omitted for their privacy and every effort has been made to comply with terms of the MySpace user agreement. .. ...... ..The Grade 4 Medley - the competition tunes for our Grade 4 band, who won 1st place at the Tacoma Highland Games June 23rd....... .. .. .. .. .. .... ..The Grade 5 "Quick March Medley" - the competition tune for our Grade 5 band, who won 1st place at the Bellingham Highland Games June 2nd....... ..Northwest Junior Pipe Band Grade 5 1st place at Bellingham!...... .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .... .... .."At Long Last" - the opening tune for our recent fundraising concert, to benefit our trip to Scotland in 2008....... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......See ..NWJPB's Upcoming events........ .. ..

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  • Influences

    St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band.. Field Marshal Montgomery PB.. Simon Fraser University PB.. Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia PB.. Bagad Kemper .. Bagad Cap Caval .. Fredricton Society of St Andrew PB.. MacNaugtons Vale of Athol PB.. Fred Morrison .. Martyn Bennet .. Gordon Duncan ..

  • Sounds Like

    This ain't your grandpa's pipe band.

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