Northwest Pipe Bands

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Historic Washington Band Seeking New Members

May 10, 2011
Historic Washington Band Seeking New Members

The Washington Scottish would like to extend an invitation to any pipers or drummers in the area that might be considering joining a pipe band in the near future or possibly in the fall to contact band officers, visit a band practice, or stop by the band tent at one of the games during the summer. The band competes in grade 3 competition. However,...

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Washington Pipe Bands top US bands at World Championships

August 20, 2008
Washington Pipe Bands top US bands at World Championships

Congratulations to the Northwest Junior Pipe Band and the Keith Highlanders Grade 4 pipe band for their great showings on their recent Scotland trips.  Both bands were the top bands from the United States in their competition grade.  The Keith Highlanders was the top Grade 4B band from the United States at the World Championships, and the Northwest Junior Pipe Band was the top...

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Two Washington Bands do well at Perth, Scotland

August 11, 2008
Two Washington Bands do well at Perth, Scotland

Two bands from Washington are competing in Scotland at the World Pipe Band Championships on Saturday, August 16th.  The Keith Highlanders and Northwest Junior Pipe Band.  NWJPB competed at North Berwick and Perth, and KHPB competed at Perth.  Northwest Junior Pipe Band placed 7th in Novice Juvenile and 5th in Juvenile at North Berwick, playing under extreme weather conditions, then won first in Grade...

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Washington Pipers’ Association April 5th Competition

April 1, 2008
Washington Pipers’ Association April 5th Competition

Washington Scottish Pipe Band will perform at this Saturday’s Washington Pipers’ Association mini-gathering around 11:00 am, after Adult piping begins. The Washington Scottish Pipe Band is a Grade III band based in Seattle dedicated to the promotion of Scottish culture through performance and education. Washington Scottish traces their roots back to the late 19th century, making them one of the oldest pipe bands in...

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Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums Pipe Major nominated for a Jefferson Award

March 18, 2008
Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums Pipe Major nominated for a Jefferson Award

The awards, sponsored by the Seattle P-I and Microsoft Corp., have honored community involvement in Washington state since 1977. The program was founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sen. Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard to recognize the special dedication, sacrifices and significant accomplishments of individuals in service to the American people. The awards also strive to motivate new leaders in public service....

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Local Pipe Band in the news

March 17, 2008

Northwest Junior Pipe Band performed on live television today for St. Patrick’s Day on King 5, and recorded a story for Northwest Cable News.  See the NWJPBlog for details, and catch some of the video online. We’ll post links or info for any Washington Pipe Pand or piping and drumming news about our members, contact us to let us know about it!

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