BAND MEMBER FORMS
2010 Band Manual Every band member, volunteer, consultant, or person associating with the band on a regular basis needs to read the manual & sign it's acknowledgement page. Adults associating with the band must be fingerprinted according to Diocesan requirements and complete an online course at shieldthevulnerable.com See the manager for further details.
Release of Liability
COST SHEETS
The following forms for pipers and drummers were drawn up to help you understand the costs involved with joining the band. The band may be able to help you fundraise for your instrument and gear, depending on your situation. Please talk to the band manager or teaching consultant for further details.
In general it takes 3-6 months for a young lad to learn the fingering on the practice bagpipe chanter. Beginning pipers are given assistance for 30 minutes per week before or during band practice. The cost for this is $25/ month.
Additional private lessons are available for beginning pipers in the range of $15-$20 per half hour. When the band was first formed, the members spent a year on the practice chanter before moving on to the big bagpipe. During the practice chanter phase of learning, the members are able to save for their big instrument...
PDF cost sheet for Drummers
PDF Uniform cost sheet