City of Dunedin Pipe Band
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| City of Dunedin Pipe Band | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1964 |
| Location | Dunedin, Florida |
| Grade | 3 and 4 |
| Pipe Major | Iain Donaldson |
| Website | [1] |
History
The City of Dunedin Pipe Band, from the Tampa Bay area of Florida, is a 501(c)(3) public charity organization currently made up of two competitive units, a Grade 3 and a Grade 4 pipe band. They regularly competes in highland games pipe band competition across Florida and the US. Easily recognized in the blue Elliot tartan, the bands also compete in various international events, such as the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, the British Championships, and the North American Championships in Maxville, Canada.
In October 2011, Iain Donaldson, previously a piper in Shotts and Dykehead, took over as Director of Piping for the City of Dunedin when Alexander "Sandy" Keith retired after 30 years of service with the organization.[1] Donaldson will officially take the Pipe Major title of the Grade 3 band in December. Composer Adam Quinn of Lucid Druid is also an active member in the band.
Participants in the volunteer organization donate their time and efforts to maintain their status as a first-class band. When competing internationally, band members act as ambassadors for the City of Dunedin and the state of Florida. Excellence in leadership, hard work, enthusiasm, talent, and innovative ideas are elements that have made this band one of the best in the country.
The City of Dunedin, population 37,000, is located on the West Coast of Florida. In 1850, the city was settled by Scots and has continued to keep the Scottish Heritage as part of the community. The City of Dunedin is currently sister city to Stirling, Scotland and Summerside, Prince Edward Island[2] . The City of Dunedin Pipe Band started in 1964 as an outlet for young adults that had taken up piping and drumming while attending Dunedin schools.
For Hire
The City of Dunedin Pipe Band can provide a full pipe band, multiple bands, solo pipers/drummers, trios/quartets, mini bands, or any combination of instrumentation to fit the needs of your event.
==References==
- ^ "Dunedin reins to be officially handed over to Donaldson". November 17, 2011. http://www.pipesdrums.com/ViewObject.aspx?sys-Portal=57&sys-Class=Article&sys-ID=18744. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "The History of Dunedin, Florida". City of Dunedin Web Site. http://www.dunedingov.com/home.aspx?page=aboutourcity. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
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