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The Sooke Highlanders welcomes all ages and experience levels. For those who are already pipers or drummers we can have you kitted out by the time you learn our parade set.
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We welcome all ages and experience levels. For those who are already pipers or drummers we can have you kitted out by the time you learn our parade set. If you are new to the joys of a highland band we start you off with a free practice chanter or drum pad and sticks. Beginners will be given one on one instruction by a piper designated by the Pipe major or a drummer designated by the Drum Sergeant. Intermediate players will have group sessions and play some of the tunes with the active band.

It is important to note that measured levels of musical and marching competence must be achieved before a musician is privileged to play and parade with the band. While each student will progress at different rates, it is reasonable for beginners to expect to play and parade with the band as follows:

Drummers: 4 to 6 months selected events, 6 to 12 months all events

Pipers: 6 to 8 months selected events, 8 to 14 months all events

 

Progress and achievement guide:

  Required Commitment & Proficiency Achievement

1.

Beginner – enthusiastic, willingness to listen and practice, understands and agrees to work toward achievement of the organizational mission, goals and protocol

 Begins Lessons

2.

Can correctly play a minimum of three songs as selected by the Pipe Major and can competently march with the band at practice

Receives kilt etc. and can play and parade in non competition settings as determined by the Pipe Major

3.

Can correctly play all songs selected by the Pipe Major as the parade routine and can competently march with the band at practice and on parade

Fully active member – can expect to parade in all settings – competition levels determined by the Pipe Major

4.

Excels in music and marching – senior member

All levels of play and competition

 

 

 
The band provides drums and slings or chanters and reeds for members.  Pipers are expected to eventually purchase their own set of bagpipes.  Although part of the uniform is free, members are expected to pay $300.00 when issued a kilt etc. to purchase some of the uniform parts that touch your body. (No charge for youth 16 and under)

 

Start your musical experience with Sooke Pipes and Drums by coming down to the Sooke Legion on a Monday evening (upstairs hall) at 6:30 PM or by contacting Pipe Major Angus Stanfield/Drum Sergeant Dave Green.

 
 

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