The City of Auckland Pipe Band are proud to announce the publication of our second Song Book.

Marking 25years of music (from 1992-2017). Please contact our band secretary for your copy -

secretary@cityofaucklandpipeband.org.nz

Join City of Auckland Pipe Band in Celebrating it's 75th Anniversary.
The afternoon & evening will be a fantastic opportunity for the friends & family of CAPB to mark this very special occasion. Past and present players will be on hand to perform.

Please mark this date in your calendar - Saturday 7th October

Ticket Prices:
 ADULT $30 / STUDENT $15 / CHILD $15 (ages 5 to 15)

Event Times:
 Concert: 4:30pm - Light Meal: 6:30 - Ceilidh: 7:30pm

Tickets:
 Tickets can be purchased online with Eventfinda - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/capb-75th-anniversary-concert-ceilidh/auckland/balmoral#none

 Also, for group bookings, payments can be made directly into the band's bank account.

 Account Number: 03 0291 0167942 000

Please ensure that the payment details include your name. Your named ticket will be waiting for you at the door.

You can also contact Chris Lucas (chris.lucas@xtra.co.nz, 09 445 0092) to confirm receipt of your payment.

Please Note: The Light Meal is only available with Pre-purchased Tickets. Also, the band’s last ceilidh at this venue sold out.

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of CAPB President (and former Lead Tip) John Hilliard.

Hilliard, John Earle Nicholson, died on 8 May, aged 73. John's family would like to thank everyone at Ward 72 at Auckland City Hospital and Mercy Hospice for taking such good care of him.

Loved husband of Anne, father and father-in-law of Chris and Sarah, and Andrew and Charlotte, and grandfather to Rose, Tessa, Ellen, and Astrid.

John's funeral was held at St Mary's in Holy Trinity, Parnell, on Thursday 11 May.

Over 50 pipers and drummers, from across New Zealand, joined together to perform in front of friends and family attending the service, and commemorate one of John's great passions - Pipe band music.

John will be dearly missed.

You are welcome to leave a message on John's GUEST BOOK

The City of Auckland Pipe Band were honoured to perform once again at this the 101st Anzac Day Service.Thousands gathered in the early hours of Tuesday 25th April to honour the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli and other conflicts in which Australia & New Zealand have been involved.

Make sure you see our latest photos from this year's Nationals.

http://www.cityofaucklandpipeband.org.nz/photosyearcategory/2017/Competitions

Congratulations to all playing members and support crew, friends and family for the recent win at the Paeroa Tattoo (Saturday 11th February). Here are the videos from the Set and Medley.

City of Auckland Pipe Band - Grade Three contest SET performance.
Saturday 11th February 2017

The Taking of Beaumont Hamel
Arniston Castle
Mrs Alick C MacGregor

 https://youtu.be/cv1n-oVvW-Y

City of Auckland Pipe Band - Grade Three contest MEDLEY performance.
Saturday 11th February 2017

Angus’s Fluffy Ducks (2 parts)
Out of the Air
New Year in Noosa
Gaelic Air
Captain Horne
Stumpie
Mrs McLeod of Raasay (2 parts)
The Gravel Walks (2 parts)

https://youtu.be/PYc_jaAc2JE

We are currently preparing for the 2017 NZ National Championships in Nelson on Friday 10th March, so it is all hands on deck for the next 4weeks (a very busy and exciting time to be involved with CAPB). :-)

Joining the City of Auckland Pipe Band

Have you ever thought about joining a pipe band? Then the City of Auckland Pipe Band is the place for you. Contact our band secretary for more information (click here). Beginners most welcome.

Also, for the latest information on contests and performances, or to view videos and photos of the band, please subscribe to our YOUTUBE page and FACEBOOK page.

For the latest information on contests and performances, or to view videos and photos of the band, please subscribe to our YOUTUBE page and FACEBOOK group.

The City of Auckland Pipe Band are raising funds for our travel to (& accommodation in) Nelson for the 2017 NZ Pipe Band Championships.

The City of Auckland Pipe band has a long and proud history within the New Zealand Pipe Band community. First formed in 1942 from the old Auckland Pipe Band (1925), the Band entered the contest scene in 1947. The first National Contest was held in New Plymouth in 1949, where the Band finished fourth in the B grade division (A grade being the highest). The following year, at the National Contest in Auckland, they were 2nd in B Grade, beaten by only half a point. The 2017 NZ Pipe Band Championships sees us competing in Grade THREE. CAPB is a self funded, community based pipe band. All funds are raised from performances played, festival grants, membership fees, tuition and fundraising events. We perform at many community events throughout the year, including the: Auckland Domain ANZAC Dawn Service / Newmarket ANZAC Day Parade / Henderson ANZAC Day Parade / Farmers Santa Parade / North Shore Tartan Day Tattoo / St Patrick's Day Parade.

Donate via Givealittle

Santa Claus is coming to town!! 🎅🎄

CAPB love being a part of any Parade. Here is some footage from our recent trip to Lorient, France, featuring the Grande Parade:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juhwkuG5V-8

Here is footage from the 2015 ANZAC Day Dawn Service. The Lament is performed by Piper Chabb Chia (24:30).

http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/video-auckland-dawn-service-commemorates-gallipoli-anniversary-2015042514#axzz3nqF7h0fF

The City of Auckland Pipe Band perform from 39:20

City of Auckland Pipe Band will be performing at this year's Farmers Santa Parade. Check out this video and news story from our 2013 performance. Part of the 80th Anniversary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZyYqrcP6so

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/9416804/80-years-of-the-Santa-Parade

Have you ever thought about joining a pipe band? Then the City of Auckland Pipe Band is the place for you. Contact our band secretary for more information.

Beginners most welcome. secretary@cityofaucklandpipeband.org.nz

Congratulations to all of CAPB Soloists yesterday: Here are the results:
Lewis: 1st C grade everything, 1st B grade piobaireachd, strathspey reel and hornpipe jig and 2nd B grade 2/4
Chabb: 2nd in C grade strathspey reel, 2nd in B grade piobaireachd 2nd in B grade hornpipe jig and 3rd in B grade strathspey reel
Tim: 2nd in C piobaireachd, 3rd in C 2/4 March, 2nd in B strathspey reel, 3rd in B 2/4 March and 3rd in B hornpipe jig
Dan: 3rd D grade strathspey reel...
Elias: 2nd D grade 2/4 march
Bonnie: 3rd D grade piobaireachd
Good efforts from Eden Bowen and Lindsey Andrew McLeod

The new CAPB website is launched today!   The new website allows an administrator to easily maintain new news and band events items, manage members, downloads and photo posts.

The website has been developed by band member Elias Montiel and Ile Halliday.