World renowned mid section performer and teacher Tyler Fry has joined the Grade 2 Australian Champions Hawthorn Pipe Band as their new bass drummer.
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Hawthorn take Grade 2 ACT Championship Title
Hawthorn travelled to Canberra in early October for the ACT Championships. The band aired new music in both the MSR and Medley sections and came out on top placing 1st in both elements ahead of the Pipe band Club from Sydney. Canberra concludes a successful 2018 for the band after claiming the Grade 2 Australian Championship title back in April. The band will now take a break ahead of an exciting and busy 2019, including a first trip to Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships in the band’s 104 year history.
Hawthorn win the 2018 Grade 2 Australian National Pipe Band Championships!
Hawthorn took first place in the recent Australian Pipe Band Championships in Brisbane Australia. Check out our winning performances below!
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Life membership of Hawthorn awarded to Mark Saul
Life membership at Hawthorn is not a long service medal. It is reserved for those who have made a difference to the band and ensured its longevity. At this year’s AGM the band members voted to award Life membership to Mark in recognition of his time with Hawthorn and to recognise his ongoing influence.
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Solo success for Hawthorn pipers at the Haileybury College solo contest
Hawthorn pipers were recently successful at the solo piping contest at Haileybury College
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