News
Glenn Brown Joins the Empire
Empire Pipe Band is excited to announce the news that Glenn Brown will be playing with us for the 2019 season! Glenn is a good friend of the band and instructs many of it’s players for solo competition. Some of Glenn’s latest achievements include Senior Piobaireachd at the Argyllshire Gathering (2017) and the Bratach Gorm in London (2018). Glenn has also won 3 World Pipe Band Championships with Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band, the latest in 2015 as the band’s Pipe Sergeant.
Workshop with Callum Beaumont
On February 19th, the Empire Pipe Band was excited to hold a workshop with champion soloist Callum Beaumont! Callum had recently won overall in the 2019 Metro Cup competition the day before. This was a great experience for the band and helped to improve their music and prepare them for the 2019 season.
Winter Storm Winners!
On January 18th three of our own players had the exciting opportunity to compete in this year’s Winter Storm Bagpipe Competition in Kansas City. A big Congratulations! goes out to James Piccione and Michael Saxer who took 2nd and 3rd place in their respective events!
James Piccione (Image Above Pictured Left) winning 2nd place for his performance in Grade 2 MSR
Michael Saxer (Image Below Pictured Left) winning 3rd place for his performance in Grade 3 Piobaireachd
Full Band Practice
January 5th was Band’s latest Full band practice held at the Elk Lodge. The band continues to hone it’s skills and improve upon its playing ability. Both Brendan and Alex are excited in the direction the band is headed.
Solo Accomplishments
Congratulations to all of our players who competed solo in the 2018 season and to those who were upgraded. Including Jen Westphal, Jimmy Piccione, and Mike Saxer. They all put hard work into their performances, and received well deserved results. A special Congratulations to Jen Westphal and her exceptionally fantastic season in Grade 2! We wish them all the best of luck in the 2019 season.
