Denny and Dunipace Pipe Band
| Denny and Dunipace Gleneagles Pipe Band | |
|---|---|
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| Established | 1964 |
| Location | Denny, Scotland |
| Grade | 1 & 4A |
| Pipe major | David Clunie |
| Drum sergeant | Arthur Cook |
| Tartan | Princess Elizabeth |
| Notable honours |
World Champions Grade 2 2012 Cowal Champions Grade 2 2012 European Champions Grade 2 2012 World Champions Grade 3A 2006 |
Denny and Dunipace Gleneagles Pipe Band is a Grade 1 pipe band based in Denny, near Falkirk, Scotland. In addition to the senior band, the organisation supports a junior band in Grade 4A.
History
The band was established in 1964 by Captain John Deuchar and Roy Smith, who was the first Pipe Major.[1][2] The band has competed at every level within the contest structure of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, reaching Grade 1 in 1989 and 2012.[1][3]
David Clunie and Arthur Cook were appointed in 2010 to the roles of Pipe Major and Drum Sergeant, as well as a new Pipe Sergeant Craig Whyte, who served as pipe-major of the band for a period in the 1990s.[4]
Results
When in Grade 3A, the band took first place in the 2006 World Pipe Band Championships[5] at Glasgow Green, and won the annual Champion of Champions for 3A.[6] This resulted in promotion to Grade 2 for 2007. Since then, the band placed 2nd at the 2011 World Championships, winning the prize for best drum corps.[7] In 2012, success has continued, with 2nd places at both the Scottish and British Championships, and 1st places at the European and World Championships. In 2012, the drum corps placed 1st at the Scottish, British and European Championships.[8]
References
- 1 2 "Denny band is in tune and celebrating". Falkirk Herald. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Some Words About Graeme Smith". scotsbagpiper.com. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ↑ "Making the leap: the challenges moving up a grade can bring to a winning band". pipes - drums. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ↑ "Clunie and Cook bring talents to Denny & Dunipace". pipes - drums. 2 October 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ↑ "Grade 3A World Championships 2006". RSPBA. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Champion of Champions 2006". RSPBA. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Grade 2 World Championships 2011". RSPBA. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ↑ "Denny and Dunipace Pipe Band Results". RSPBA. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
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