At Novice Juvenile Grade, Kintyre Schools Pipe Band, after winning its morning heat, was eventually placed Fourth in the final, behind new Novice World Champions, Bucksburn & District from Aberdeen. 'That was a really good result for us' said Pipe Major Julie Blue. 'With 39 young pipers and drummers in the band, it not always easy to keep everything totally together, but they all kept up good concentration, with very few mistakes. Fourth place at the Worlds when you're up against over 20 other bands is pretty good going. And well done to Bucksburn!'.
On the eve of the Worlds (Friday 15th August) the Band earned an ovation when they came on stage at Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket to perform with The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. 'The place was packed' said Stewart Blue, the Kintyre Schools Bass Drummer. 'and the buzz was incredible when we played The Hills of Argyll and Highland Cathedral with the Chillis. It was just great to get the opportunity and we can't wait for the DVD to come out in October.'
Kintyre Schools Pipe Bands now have another busy weekend ahead at The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival. The Bands will be appearing in Campbeltown's Main Street at 7.15pm and then at The Victoria Hall Ceilidh at 8.00pm on Friday 22nd August. The massed Kintyre Schools Pipe Band looks forward to leading the Festival Parade at lunchtime on Saturday 23rd August.
The Bands will then round off a busy spell at the Cowal Gathering Championships on Saturday 30th August.
Photos
from World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on Saturday 16th August.
Kintyre Schools Novice Band march into the arena to play their competition set.
At the end of the day, left to right: Juvenile Band Drummer Laura Campbell with the Rector McMillan Shield for 3rd place; David McPherson of Ceann Loch Diner and Caledonia Restaurant, the Bands' sponsors; Novice Band Piper David McFadyen with the MacKenzie Cup for 4th place.
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