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Posted on July 29th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy John Willis was shot and killed Wednesday, July 28th while responding to a domestic disturbance call. On behalf of the members of the Wake & District Public Safety Pipes and Drums we would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Willis.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Posted on July 10th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
Wake & District was well represented at the Grandfather Mountain Highland games on Saturday, 10 July 2010. Thank you to all the band members who came out to represent the band (Warren Hinson, Josh Hinson, Chris Mogensen, Joe Brady, Chris Brady and Melissa Fox-Jones) along with all the family and friends of the band; it truly is a magnificent event.
The events today culminated a week of band camp for Melissa Fox-Jones resulting in TWO THIRD PLACE MEDALS for her 6/8 and QMM flourishing tenor competition events << CONGRATULATIONS Melissa!!!
Chris Mogensen threw his back out on Friday night (ask him how) and found some comfort in a custom made pint glass (pictured above) which he must keep full of coke and rum for the coming days…
Jacob Egen was supposed to have been with us, but he sprained his wrist at Boy Scout camp — delaying his trip to the mountains for band camp by one week. Have a good time Jake!
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Posted on June 26th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
While the band in general is on a bit of a summer break, several members (including a few who won band scholorships) will be traveling to Valle Crucis, North Carolina for the 2010 sessions of the North American Academy of Piping and Drumming. The piping and drumming school, started by the late John McFayden, of Glasgow, Scotland, and Sandy Jones, has been operating in North Carolina for 39 years! The school’s professional instructors conduct one-week classroom instruction on piping and drumming. Room, board and tuition are included at a very reasonable price. Learn more here http://www.naapd.org.
Have a good time everyone!
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Posted on June 20th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
Yes - we are on a band break, but thank you to the band members who came out on a hot Saturday night in downtown Raleigh to play some tunes at Tir Na Nog. Not quite our best performance ever (see what a few weeks off does) but everyone had a good time and enjoyed some good company. Our Drum Sergeant even got to play one of the new Pearl side drums. Did we mention it was HOT out?!
Photos from our very own band photographer - Véronique McMillan - can be seen here.
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Posted on June 14th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
The band wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences to Annie Nice on the death of her 26 year old son Christopher E. Vine-Britton. Christopher was only 26 years old and was in such turmoil since the death of his brother Andrew Britton who died 27 months ago. We will keep Chris in our prayers that his soul will be delivered into the hands of an understanding God and arms of a loving brother.
Annie and Roxanne, there are no words we can share to assuage the pain and sorrow which must be yours at this loss. Because of your love for him - Christopher will live on and never be forgotten.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss Annie - please know how much we love you and pray for your family.
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Posted on June 12th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
This past week the band took possession of some gently used Pearl Drums from Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, NC. Adding to our current kit are 6 snares, 4 tenors and 2 bass drums all in a lovely shade of Emerald Mist. Our thanks to Bill Pendergrass and Dennis Lane of Ravenscroft School for looking out for the Wake & District and allowing us to purchase this equipment at such a economical price. As we order some new heads and harnesses – look for these drums on the street and in the circle in the months to come.
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Posted on June 11th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
On Saturday - June 5, 2010 band members had the distinct honor to provide pipe and drum music for Pete Pagano and Katy Shea on the occasion of their Wedding. Pete is the owner of Tir Na Nog and has been a strong supporter of the band since day one.
Our Pipe Major was on hand outside the Church as the newlyweds came out of the church and was joined by a mini-band from the District to play at Tir Na nOg during the cocktail hour. This was followed by an impromptu parade from Tir Na nOG to their reception in the Farmers Market. Pete and Katy, may your marriage be filled with all the right ingredients: a heap of love, a dash of humour, a touch of romance, and a spoonful of understanding. May your joy last forever. Congratulations!
Thank you to band members Mike Bishop, Lloyd Johnson, John Dornblazer, Chris Mogensen and Joe Brady for representing the band on this occasion.
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Posted on May 29th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
On May 28, 2010 band members traveled to Greenville, South Carolina for the 5th Annual Greenville Scottish Games. This was the band’s second appearance at the games and this year competed in a field of 6 bands; and this time around we were missing a couple of pipers and drummers from the circle…
The band finished 2nd (1,3,2,3) with 48 points tying Charleston Police Pipe Band who took 1st - bettering us with a 1st place ensemble score. Congratulations to the men and women of the Charleston Police Department Grade 5 pipe band – we can’t wait take to the field with you at Stone Mountain.
While quite a bit of criticism lurks about the quality of United States “public safety” pipe bands it is so encouraging to see bands like the Charleston Police and Wake & District go out and represent how well public safety bands can perform in a competitive environment (consistently finishing 1st and 2nd against one another) and still maintain the tradition of proudly honoring fallen comrades.
To the family and friends of the District – THANK YOU – for coming out to support band members in competition both individually and as a group. There is a tremendous amount of work which goes into a 3 minute performance in front of judges and other members of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and while we didn’t bring a 1st place trophy home from Greenville this year – we will continue to work hard, play the best we can and always be in the hunt.
A “job well done” to band members Melissa Fox-Jones and Jacob Egen on their solo drumming events; keep up the good work!
Photos by Véro McMillan can be seen here.
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Posted on May 19th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
Thank you to the band members who came out on Monday, 17 May 2010 for the Wake County Cardiac Arrest Save Ceremony held at the Progress Energy Center. This event is organized by Wake County EMS and recognizes Wake County public safety officers for saving lives - and reunites them with those survivors and their families. For the 3rd year in a row - band members were honored to take part in the opening ceremonies.
Photos from the event (which was emcee’d by our very own Jeff Hammerstein)can be seen here:
Lee Wilson’s Flickr Page
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Posted on May 10th, 2010 by Joseph Brady
Each May during National Police Week the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy and a joint resolution of Congress, National Police Week pays special tribute to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Ceremonies are held in Washington, DC, and in communities across the country. Throughout the week band members will be participating in services honoring the service and sacrifice of North Carolina law enforcement officers. For more information on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation and police week click here: http://www.nleomf.org/programs/policeweek/
Photos from the Wake County Law Enforcement Memorial (by Lee Wilson) can be seen here.
Our Pipe Major participated in the Alamance County Law Enforcement Memorial (story here).
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