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ANDREW MCCULLOCH
I have been in the Band since 2006, when my first performance was in Poland. I currently play the snare drum in the Band, and I am learning to play the chanter.I enjoy playing sports as often as I can, and love playing football. When not playing football, I play the piano.
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BILL HALLIDAY
I joined the band in 2002 as Secretary later learning tenor and bass with Billy MacIver. Sometimes a marathon runner, climber, hill walker, cyclist and triathlete Highlights:- Golowan 2003 & 05, Krakow 2006, NYPB inaugural concert (with Anna & Iain), Blackwood & Hickory Concert 2007, CPD in Argyll 2007, The Ben with the Poles, the Crinan gig, performing in a hurricane in Poland 2008!
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ALISTAIR MAULE
I play the snare drum and have been playing since 1971. I joined Mid Argyll Pipe Band in 1983 having previously played in both Callander & Oban Pipe Bands. My highlights with Mid Argyll Pipe Band - leading the drum corps to victory in the European Championships in grade four in 1993. Also.. playing in Bavaria and all the trips to Penzance, Czech Republic Highland Games and trips to Czestochowa making lots of good friends along the way.
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ASHLEIGH KILGOUR
Joined the band in December 2007, as a tenor drummer with Bethan, after being inspired by Blackwood and Hickory! Tony Higgins provided us with some excellent instruction to help us get started on the tenor drum, and is now teaching us the chanter. I also play the tenor horn in the school band, so that’s where the idea of tenor drumming came in. I have ridden since the age of six and currently enjoy competing on my gorgeous pony Rattie. Also I love to ski, whenever I get the chance! Highlights: My first ever gig, in Tarbert, being part of the C.D, the Crinan gig and everything about Poland!
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BETHAN PHILLIPS
I joined the band with Ashleigh in 2007 after the Blackwood & Hickory concert. Tony taught us until we became members of the band when Sally and Bill took over. Our first gig was the CD recording in March which was great but nerve-racking. I have since gone to Poland with the band which was amazing. I spend a lot of time horseriding. I also swim and dance. I play the piano, tenor horn and I am learning the chanter.
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GEORGE HALL
I started learning snare drumming with MAPB in 1998 and first played out at Kilmartin gala day 2000. I am just as nervous playing out now as I was then... but get lots of pleasure from it. My favourite gig has to be the Crinan Classic Boats closely followed by all the Polish gigs and the Blackwood & Hickory Project.
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IAN HALLIDAY
I joined the band in 2002 as a tenor drummer, later learning the pipes and going on to become Pipe Major between 2008 - 2009. In my spare time I enjoy hillwalking, skiing (when there's enough snow) and spending time wtih friends. Highlights: Belgium/Hollland/France Trip (still not sure what country the hotel was in!), Penzance 05; all the times we've played with the CPD; Blackwood & Hickory Concert and CD
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BRIAN HASTINGS
I joined the band in November 2007 as a tenor drummer after a break of roughly 35 years, having previously played with Cumnock & District British Legion Pipe Band from the ripe old age of 7. I had always intended taking up playing again after getting married and moving to Ardrishaig, but odd working hours meant I wouldn't be able to give full commitment. A change of job gave me more spare time and a brief conversation with Alistair Maule gave me the push I needed. During the Music Marathon fundraiser in Feb 2008, I had a go at the side drum and found I enjoyed it more than tenor, so decided to switch. Biggest kick so far with Mid Argyll was getting out with the band which just let me know how much I'd missed playing.
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LEWIS KILGOUR
I started learning the chanter in 2001 (I think!) around the age of 10 with instruction from Rod Buchanan in Kilmartin Village Hall. Progressed to learning the pipes and joining in with band practice on Tuesday and Thursday nights. I enjoy varioius sports such as surfing, mountain biking, snow boarding and kite surfing when I get the chance! Highlights: Being part of the Blackwood & Hickory concert and the following CD, Penzance and the Poland trips.
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ROD BUCHANAN
Began playing the chanter in September 1967 and have played in a number of pipe bands including Strathallan School Pipe Band and Tyforth UOTC Pipe Band, Inverkeithing & District Pipe Band before joining Mid Argyll Pipe Band in 1988. Pipe Major of Mid Argyll Pipe Band 1994-2000 and 2002-20005. Since this time have continued to perform with the band and was part of the successful Blackwood & Hickory project under Pipe Major Tony Higgins. I continue to tutor on pipes and chanter and regularly assist at the Strachur & District Annual Summer School.
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EOGHAN ANDERSON
I like riding cross country on my bike and piping... but not at the same time! I like most music from Vampire Weekend to Tiesto to Fred Morrison. I first started learning with Rod Buchanan a few years ago and joined the band as a junior member in August 2007. My first engagement with the band was the Lantern Parade at Lochgilpead in November 1998 and it made me very proud because ever since I was small I wanted to be a piper in the Mid Argyll Pipe Band.
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DAVID PROVAN
Hi, my name is David Provan. I am 14, Obviously I play the bagpipes! And have been for about 2 and a half years now. But other things i enjoy doing are: basketball, going out on my mountain board, free running, shinty, and I love going out on my trampoline. And also I like just hanging around with my friends having a laugh.
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SALLY HALL
I am a Tenor drummer and Secretary of MAPB. I joined in 2005 as George (husband) plays snare drum and I thought I'd join them and beat them. Other interests - when time permits, include playing fiddle with a few local musicians, outdoor activities, plus wildlife and grand children watching (not a lot of difference). Highlights: the 80th Anniversary Blackwood & Hickory Concert and CD, trips to Poland (including a 20 couple Orkney Strip the Willow in a sun-baked town square), Golowan Festivals and the Crinan Classic Boats gigs. Also, seeing the young players coming into the Band and "growing up" with it.
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CAMMY BROWNLEE I took up pipe band drumming in 2006, first outing with the band 31 May 2008 at age of 48...one of the "older" new members of the band. My other interests motorcycling, reading and walking.
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THOMAS MCCULLOCH I began learning the pipes in Spring 2002 when I was 11 with my first performance in the band coming in Inveraray in the Summer of 2004. I have had a very enjoyable time in the band and there are so many highlights it's hard to pick just one, but I do remember coming back from the Czech Republic trip in 2005 saying that it was the best trip I'd ever been on! That was also the beginning of what has now become a very successful and enjoyable relationship with the Czestochowa Pipes & Drums. I'm currently studying PE teaching at the University of Stirling, but I seem to spend more time on the footbal park or in the gym than I do studying! |
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SCOTT MACNEILL Hello my name is Scott, I am 14 years old and play the snare drum. I started learning the drums in 2007 and joined the band in July 2009. My first outing was at Ardrishaig Gala Day and I really enjoyed it. I listen to any music from techno to Vatersay Boys. My other hobbies are playing my accordion, Mountain Biking, Shooting and Fishing
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ALLAN GORDONHi my name is Allan Gordon and I am 12 years old. I strated learning the chanter with Rod Buchanan a few years ago and joined the band as a junior members in October 2009. My first engagement with the band was at Kilmartin Gala Day in May 2010. My hobbies are playing rugby, football and sailing in the summer. |
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EWAN MCCULLOCHHi, my name is Ewan McCulloch. I am 12 years old and started learning the chanter with Rod Buchanan when I was 9. My first outing with the Band was in May 2010 at the Oban Music Festival. My first time with my full uniform was at the 2010 Morvern Games. When I'm not out with the Band I'm playing football, in goal for Lochgilphead Under 13s, and training with Falkirk Under 13s. I also enjoy playing my guitar and listening to Oasis |
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CHRIS COATES
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DUNCAN CLARK
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JAMES DUNKLEY
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JUNIORSJamie BaxterMara LyonNeil MalcolmAli Provan |
