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WILLIAMSTOWN R.S.L. PIPE BAND WINS GRADE 3 AT THE 2011 DAYLESFORD HIGHLAND GATHERING
WELCOME!  Become our fan on FacebookLocated in Melbourne, Victoria, the Williamstown R.S.L. Pipe Band is one of Australia's oldest and most successful pipe bands and has been in continuous operation since 1909. Currently one of Victoria's top Grade 3 bands, we are dedicated to the preservation of piping and drumming, performing both traditional and modern pipe band music. Anyone is welcome to come along to practice, whether just to listen or learn an instrument. Expert tuition in piping and drumming is available to all. If you already play the bagpipes or drums and are looking for a band to join, please come along to practice and have a listen. New members are always welcome. The band wears the Red Robertson tartan. JOIN THE BAND We offer a positive learning environment and a high standard of tuition in both piping and drumming - ideal for beginners and also those looking to improve their skills. In 3 years the band has gone from the bottom of Grade 4 to a winning Grade 3 band, having a clean sweep of Grade 4 during the 2009 - 2010 Grade 4 competition season and winning 3 out of 6 contests during the 2010 - 2011 Grade 3 competition season. The pipe corps won the piping in 5 out of those 6 contests against the local bands and some from interstate. COSTS Bearing in mind the current cost of living, the band strives to be as affordable as possible. Learners: $5 per 30 minute lesson and no annual fees. Full Members: No weekly costs with an annual membership fee of $100. 18 years and under receive a 50% discount on their membership fee. Uniform: Members pay a refundable deposit of $100 for use of the band's uniform.  Williamstown R.S.L. Pipe Band, Anzac Day, 2010. LATEST NEWS & UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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3rd of December, 2011: The band opened its competition season with a comprehensive win in Grade 3 at the 2011 Daylesford Highand Gathering. The pipe corps won both piping elements and the band also took out the Street March. Congratulations also to our Drum Sergeant Erin Allenby, who in short time has brought our new drum corps up to highly competitive standard. 10th of April, 2011: The band finished the contest season with a solid win at the 2011 Ringwood Highland Gathering. The pipe corps again won the piping in both the MSR and Medley elements. That makes 3 wins out of 6 contests, with a 2nd and two 3rds. Thanks to the players and supporters who made our return to Grade 3 such a success. 27th of March, 2011: The band competed at the 2011 Victorian Championships at Haileybury College. Overall we came 3rd - not the result we wanted, but the band still managed a 1st in medley ensemble and the pipe corps picked up two 1sts and two 3rds, averaging 2nd overall in the piping element. The band received numerous compliments on the quality of its performances and the high standard of its tone and tuning. 20th of March, 2011: The band competed at the 2011 Geelong Highland Gathering at the new venue of the Geelong Showgrounds. Out of 5 bands, we came 3rd overall, with two 2nds in piping. 27th of February, 2011: The band competed at the 2011 University of Ballarat Pipe Band Contest, winning Grade 3. The pipe corps again won both elements with drum corps also doing very well. Thank you to all who made the day a success. 12th of February, 2011: The band won Grade 3 at the Berwick Highland Gathering, beating out 4 other bands for the top spot. The pipe corps won both elements with the drummers steadily improving and moving up the placings. 4th of December, 2010: The band competed in Grade 3 for the first time since the early '90s, being placed a creditable 2nd out of 5 bands at the Daylesford Highand Gathering. The pipe corps managed to endure the heat and humidity on the day to win the piping in both competition elements.  Williamstown
R.S.L. Pipe Band, Berwick Highland Gathering, 2010.
WILLIAMSTOWN R.S.L.
The
band proudly
carries the
name of the Williamstown
R.S.L. This was the outcome of a
successful affiliation between the band and the Williamstown R.S.L.
Club in 1999.
We gratefully acknowledged their continued sponsorship and support.
The Williamstown R.S.L. Club is a sub-branch of The Returned & Services League Of Australia, which was formed in 1916 as a means of ensuring the commemoration and well-being of serving and ex-service Defence Force members and their families.   Williamstown R.S.L. |
