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The
Kinross Pipe Band was formed originally in the
summer of 1946 to play at local galas, festival events and pipe band
competitions.
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 Kelty
Gala : 1958 |
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During its long history the band has
always been keen to travel to competitions near and far and has won the
Grade 3 World Championships twice. |
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The band in 1993 with a selection of trophies
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Through the town twinning scheme the band
has travelled to France on various occasions. They played at the
Celtic music festivals in Lorient, Brittany four times. |
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Lorient
Harbour
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Marching out at Lorient |
In 1994 they attended and played for the
Celtic Congress held in Cornwall, while individual members have played at
events worldwide, including Tokyo and Bangkok.
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During a normal season, the band would,
and still does play the local competitions and the five major championships,
wherever they may be held. |
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The Kinross and District Pipe Band has a
tradition of playing free of charge if asked by local charities and tutoring
children of the immediate area for free.
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Alex Murphy joined the band as a teenager
right from the start. In 1978 Alex took over as Pipe Major, and has
been mentoring the Band ever since.
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