Perth Highland Pipe Band

Perth Highland Pipe Band

Infobox Pipe band
name = Perth Highland Pipe Band


established = 1946
location = Perth, Western Australia
grade = 3
major = Andrew McCormack
sergeant = David Johnston
tartan = MacLennan
honours = Winner, Java St. Andrews Society Open Quintet competition (Jakarta, Indonesia)
website = [http://www.perthhighland.com/ www.perthhighland.com] |
The Perth Highland Pipe Band is a competitive pipe band, based in Perth, Western Australia. The band is led by Pipe Major Andrew McCormack and Drum Sergeant David Johnston and wears the MacLennan Tartan. The band was formed in 1946.

Perth Highlanders has a strong presence in South East Asia, in addition to local competition and events. They are regular competitors in the Jakarta Quintets contests, Australian and New Zealand Pipe Band Championships and venture to New South Wales on occasion.

External links

* [http://www.perthhighland.com/ Official Site]


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