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November 5, 2024

Field Marshal Montgomery in L-D recruitment mode as McLees departs

Not quite two years after taking the role, Lead-Drummer Gareth McLees is no longer with 13-time World Champions Field Marshal Montgomery. The band did not provide a specific reason for the move, but it is believed that the decision was accepted by McLees. A successor has not yet been named,
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October 24, 2024

Bagpipes, memory and luck

Regina's Iain MacDonald shares a memory from his days in Scotland in the 1970s
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October 22, 2024

Sources: ANAPBA shelves RSPBA re-grading letter initiative

According to several sources close to the matter, the Alliance of North American Pipe Band Associations (ANAPBA) has...
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October 21, 2024

StarBox: Andrew Hayes lists Every. Single. Thing. in his pipe case.

The twice Highland Society of London Gold Medallist does an audit of what he carries with him en route to competing for...
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October 19, 2024

Steven McWhirter wins 2024 World Solo Drumming Championship

After two gruelling rounds and three plays, Inveraray & District Lead-Drummer Steven McWhirter gained the 2024 World...
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