The band on the march at Bundanoon 2007

2007 Wedding at the Russian Orthodox Church Wallsend

Ripping out a mean solo in Maitland Park

Pipes and Drums

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City of Maitland Pipes and Drums is part of a long history stretching back to the ancient origins of Scotland, Ireland and all Celtic peoples. Our band was formed in 1947, under then Pipe Major Ron Kiem. Today we are led by Pipe Major Ian Innes, and piping tutor Arthur Mathews; whose wife is also our Drum Sergeant, Jenny

 

We are a grade 4 band but have not competed for many years (although we would like to again). We are an incorporated organisation; and fully self funded. We enjoy unprecedented support from our local community!

 

We wear the Clan Maitland tartan, a restricted tartan belonging to the Lords of Lauderdale, the head of Clan Maitland

 

 

We offer free tuition for learners

and are always on the lookout for new people to join us

 

 

Our repertoire is constantly growing. Including the more recognisable tunes and marches, we also play a variety of the more modern jigs and reels.

Our band is very active. We enjoy representing Maitland and our surrounding areas

       —  We are available for hire!!!

 

 We perform at concerts, weddings, funerals, parties, etc.

 

In Short,

Any and All Occassions

 

 

Our band teaches drums (snare and tenor), piping and drum majoring, and of course we’re open to people from any cultural background. Practises are held every Friday night at Saint Ethel’s School, Cross Street, South Maitland

feel free to stop by!!!

 

 

 

Who were the Maitlands?

A family of Anglo-Norman origin who came to Scotland after the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The family of Maitland came from the village of Les Moitiers d’Allonne, in Normandy (an area of Northern France—with its own very interesting history).  The name of Maitland was originally spelt variably as Mautalent, Matulant or Matalan, and translates as "evil genius".

 

Our badge motto is Consillio et Animis — by wisdom and courage