Following a drive for improvement under the leadership of Pipe Major Colin Smith, Morpeth Pipe Band started to climb up the table of bands and prizes were won at some minor contests.
It was in 1995 that real success arrived. During that year the Band won no less than 6 first places with numerous second and third placing's. The reward for the year’s success was that the Band was promoted in to Grade 3.
At the beginning of this new chapter in our proud history, it is worth noting the Bands activities are not just restricted to piping in isolation from other bands and forms of musical performance. For example, the Band has close links with with the Newcastle Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Alnwick Fair, Alba Pipe Band in Germany and several Highland Dance groups to maintain and develop cultural and like minded interests.
The Band continues to perform at a wide variety of galas, parades and local events and, still aims to recruit new members of all ages. Youngsters are the key to the future and this is why the Band is so committed to training and development work.
It was in 1995 that real success arrived. During that year the Band won no less than 6 first places with numerous second and third placing's. The reward for the year’s success was that the Band was promoted in to Grade 3.
At the beginning of this new chapter in our proud history, it is worth noting the Bands activities are not just restricted to piping in isolation from other bands and forms of musical performance. For example, the Band has close links with with the Newcastle Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Alnwick Fair, Alba Pipe Band in Germany and several Highland Dance groups to maintain and develop cultural and like minded interests.
The Band continues to perform at a wide variety of galas, parades and local events and, still aims to recruit new members of all ages. Youngsters are the key to the future and this is why the Band is so committed to training and development work.
Morpeth Pipe Band - Past and Present
2008 Morpeth Pipe Band is granted freedom of the borough.
