The sound of success for KSPB at 'the Worlds'

Kintyre Schools Pipe Band (KSPB) was just one of 190 pipe bands competing at the World Pipe Band Championships on Glasgow Green last Saturday.

 

"attachment_1009972" "aligncenter" "300"] The band marching into the contest arena.

 

The Kintyre band, entered in Grade 4A, put in a strong March, Strathspey and Reel performance in the morning to run out winners of their heat against 14 other bands.

 

"attachment_1009978" "aligncenter" "300"] Leading drummer Mark Leishman and snare drummers in a practice huddle.

 

In the afternoon final, however, the band did not quite make the prize list, finishing eighth overall.

 

"attachment_1009975" "aligncenter" "300"] Base section instructor Emma Barbour prepares for the band's performance.

 

Fiona Mitchell, Pipe Major of KSPB, only took over from Ian McKerral as piping instructor in Kintyre's schools at Easter.

 

“That was a successful day; our morning run was possibly our best of the season,” she said after the world championships. “It has been a year of transition and we can take a lot of encouragement for the future.

 

“I would like to say a big well done to all the players and the other tutors for their hard work and determination. Any many thanks to everyone from Kintyre who travelled to Glasgow today to cheer us on.”

 

"attachment_1009984" "aligncenter" "300"] Base drummer Emily Gillies concentrates on the job in hand.

 

The band's next outing will be at The Ugadale Hotel, Machrihanish, on the evening of Saturday August 26 to support the Maggie's charity.

 

After that, on Saturday September 9 at 7pm, the band will be providing another street performance in Main Street, Campbeltown, which everyone is welcome to attend.