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Denny & Dunipace Pipe Band - PipeBand, , Ireland
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Denny & Dunipace Pipe Band
(Dunipace) Provides information about the band, as well as about bagpipes and its history. Features pictures, calendar and contact information.
Denny and Dunipace Pipe Band are available to hire for any function, engagement, wedding or party. Solo pipers may also be available. The band is also avaliable for hire at large overseas events. In 1964, Capt. John Deuchars B.M.E and Roy Smith joined forces and formed the first Denny and Dunipace band. At the time it was called the 1st Denny and Dunipace Boys Brigade Pipe Band. Roy Smith was the First Pipe Major of the band, a post he held until 1970. Throughout the first 6 years, the band went throught a growing stage, with new members constantly joining. Piping and Drumming classes were held to allow beginners to learn the ropes, and to improve current playing members. Denny and Dunipace Pipe Band still has continued its teaching tradition to this day. Progression was rapid and much is owed to players such as Roy Smith, Dr.Bobby Deuchars and George Turner for there time and effort over the years in building the band. It cannot be forgotten the Boys Brigade and John Deuchars were instrumental in orgainising uniform and equipment for the band, who at that time wore the Anceint Lindsay Tartan
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