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Band Concert

Band Concert

Jamie McEwan
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The skirl of the pipes and the rhythm of the drums are showcased on Band Concert, a programme dedicated to bringing this centuries old instrument to a 21st century audience. Host Jamie McEwan brings you the latest and greatest recordings of piping and drumming, as well as all of the latest news and results from New Zealand and the world. Jamie took over the helm in 2009 from the late Jim Fraser who started the show in the 1990’s. Jamie has brought a new slant to the show – by highlighting the diversity within the pipe band genre. Tune in to hear a bit of everything – solo piping, drum fanfares, techno, choral singing, even some traditional pipe bands! Recordings from the latest contests and competitions are also featured regularly. Jamie is a current member and former Leading Side Drummer for the grade 1 Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band. Outside of competing in the band, he is an active participant in the pipe band scene in New Zealand. Jamie is a well respected tutor, having taught at numerous NZ National Summer Schools and various workshops around the country, and is also Vice President for the Canterbury Centre of the Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Association. Band Concert is produced with the assistance of the Canterbury Centre of the RNZPBA and plays Sunday fortnightly at 12.30pm.

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  • 217 - Band Concert - New Years show
    Sun, 31 Dec 2023 - 29min
  • 216 - Band Concert - Christmas 2023

    Some piping themed Chirstmas carols and tunes to get into the festive spirit plus results from the Palmerson North Square Day contest.

    Sun, 17 Dec 2023 - 24min
  • 215 - Band Concert - December - End of Year is near

    With the end of year upon us, there's only a couple of comps left before Christmas so looking ahead to the RNZPBA Summer School - featuring performances from the 2 international tutors Scott Wallace and Jake Jorgensen.

    Sun, 03 Dec 2023 - 28min
  • 214 - Band Concert - 1980's Throwback

    Time to head to the archives to enjoy some classic tracks from the 1980's from the likes of 78th Fraser Highlanders, Polkemmet and Strathclyde Police pipe bands.

    Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 24min
  • 212 - Band Concert - Labour Weekend competition begins

    Top solo pipers gather in Chch over Labour Weekend for the annual Silver Chanter Competition. Jamie McEwan whets your appetite for a full report in the next episode with some great tunes from around the piping world.

    Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 26min
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