News, 2011
Stromness lift National RBL Miniband Title
On the week end of April 16th Stromness travelled to Edinburgh to compete in the RBL National Miniband
and Solo Drumming Championships. This was the bands most successful trip to this competition returning
home with the following results: Aiden Wishart 3rd 16 and Under Solo Drumming (in his first ever solo
competition), Clifford Seatter 2nd Senior Solo Drumming, 3rd Open Piping Quartet, 1st Grade 4 Minibands,
1st Grade 3 Minibands, and Best Band Irrespective of Grade, the highest achievable accolade at this
well attended competition. This is the band’s most successful start to a competition season and
we are now looking forward to the Scottish Championships in May. Well done to all that took part and
to all to who continually support the band and make these trips possible.
Further competition success as more RSPBA silverware heads for Stromness
On March 19th Stromness travelled to the RSPBA North of Scotland Minibands in Aberdeen with 8 pipers and 6 drummers to
compete in both the Grade 4 and 3 events. The band returned home with 2nd and 4th in Grade 4 and 3rd in Grade 3.
This was the bands first ever performance in Grade 3 playing a Medley, and the performance, recorded by band member
Ross Shand, can be seen on
YouTube.The Grade 4 results were the most consistent achieved by 2 teams in the event,
which was even more rewarding considering the difficult draw and various other obstacles the band faced on this
particular trip. Well done to all involved and good luck to all band members taking part in the up and coming RBL
National Miniband Championships on April 16th. The full results from this contest can be found on the
RSPBA NoS web site and congratulations to Kirkwall City for winning Grade 4 and runner up in Grade 3.
Stromness start 2011 competition season on a high
On February 19th Stromness travelled Elgin to compete at the RSPBA North of Scotland branch quartets
in Grade 4 and Grade 3. As usual the competition was very well attended so the band was delighted to return
with 1st prize in Grade 4 and 1st prize in Grade 3.
The full results from this fantiastic achievement can be found on the
RSPBA NoS web site..
A report on the event by leading Pipe Band Publication Pipes|Drums can also be found
here.
RSPBA Upgrade for Stromness RBL
Stromness RBL are delighted to announce the band will be competing in Grade 4A for the 2011 season, after
just one season in Grade 4B at Major Championship level. 2010 proved to be the most successful for the band
on the competition circuit, and the band is now looking forward to contining this success in the 2011 season.
2010 News
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