Belfast, Northern Ireland – Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band announces the departure of long-serving Pipe Sergeant Alastair Dunn. Field Marshal Montgomery members had a successful day out on Saturday, 20 April at the 2019 Ulster Solos. Well done to all the prize winners on[…]. The youths wrote to Montgomery to ask for permission to use his name, and as well as allowing them to use his name he donated ten shillings to their funds. [1], As of 2014[update], the band is made up of the Pipe Majors and Sergeant and the Drum Major, as well as twenty-six pipers, twelve drummers, seven members on tenor and bass. Arbroath, Scotland – September 1, 2000 – The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band of Belfast, Northern Ireland, won the Scottish Pipe Band Championships here on a cold but generally clear and sunny day on the east coast of Scotland. The band achieved promotion to Grade 2 under the Newell's leadership, but in the middle of 1981 Newell left after a disagreement and Richard Parkes became pipe major. The band's membership is drawn from all over Ireland and the UK, as well as from mainland Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. Glasgow, Scotland – Field Marshal Montgomery have been crowned Champions at the 2018 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. A group of farmer’s sons had decided to form a band as a leisure pursuit in the wake of World War II, and they proposed to call their formation after one … [230] Montgomery's Rolls-Royce staff car is on display at the Royal Logistic Corps Museum , Deepcut , Surrey. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is a competitive grade one pipe band from Lisburn, Northern Ireland named in honour of Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Led by Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE and Drum Sergeant Keith Orr, the band practices in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and draws members from across the country, as well as having welcomed players from Scotland, England, Canada, … Add to list See details. World Champs Field Marshal Lose Leading Drummer. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is a competitive grade one pipe band from Lisburn, Northern Ireland named in honour of Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band will hit the grass in Paisley, Scotland tomorrow for the 2018 British Championships. Pipe Band Chanter Set-up and Tuning By Alastair Dunn PS Field Marshall Montgomery Maintenance Drones properly hemped, not too tight and not too loose (able to turn with two fingers) Pipe bag airtight and all stocks secure Pipe chanter and … Competitive grade one pipe band from Lisburn, Northern Ireland named in honour of Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Music like Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band Music. Ulster Champions: 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2016. Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band, Hornpipes: The Sorcerer / The Crumbling Stack. [9], As of 2018[update] the band has won a total of 67 major championships, namely 15 Scottish Championships, 12 World Championships, 12 Cowal Championships, 12 European Championships, 12 British Championships, and 4 United Kingdom Championships. Listen to Hornpipe The B52, B52 Hornpipe / Donald Camerons Powder Horn / Rory Gallagher / Girl from Dungannon / John Roy Stewart / Devil in the Kitchen / MacPhersons / Tourist and more from Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Field Marshal Montgomery - Medley Aug '14 BBC One. We have sponsored Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band since 2006 and in that time we have reinvented the bands image with the Piper uniform range. Gordon Duncan with Neil Ferguson (bouzouki), Solo Set: Wha Saw the 42nd / Gile Mear / The Haughs o' Cromdale. The band won the competition with firsts in piping, first in ensemble and second in drumming. The Official Facebook Page for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, 12-time World Pipe Band Champions from Northern Ireland. It was also a very successful day for Drum Major Emma Barr who finished third in the Juvenile Grade and was announced the 2015 Champion of Champions. Field Marshal Montgomery at World Pipe Band Championships 2014 07:17. A warm and dry day is expected for the band’s medley performance as the first ‘major’ of the year. 0 Save. [9][10] The youngest member is 16 and the oldest is 57. Impact (Live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2016) 2017 Re:Charged (Live) 2007 Live In Concert 2001 Similar Artists. 18 … 6 talking about this. [11] Since its first Grade 1 prize at a major championship in 1990, the band has never been out of the top six at a major championship, finishing in the prize list in 128 consecutive championship competitions. Field Marshal Montgomery Sun 18 Aug 2013 Grade One Another flawless performance from Northern Ireland's greatest ever pipe band who make 2013's win a … [5][1], From 2010 to 2009, the band won 28 major championships, including four World Championships and five runners-up awards. History. The band's membership is drawn from all over Ireland and the UK, as well as from mainland Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. Please enjoy. [1][6], The band won the World Championships in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018, also becoming the first band to win all the Major competitions in a single year more than once after achieving this in 2011 and again in 2013. 5 talking about this. 0 Dislike. 0 Meh. [11], The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band became the last band to win the Cowal Championship and thus Argyll Shield whilst it was still accredited RSPBA Major championship status. Field Marshal Montgomery members had a successful day out on Saturday, 15 September at the 2018 All Ireland Solos. Scottish Champions: 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014, British Champions: 1992, 1993, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015, United Kingdom Champions: 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017, European Champions: 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 & 2015, Cowal Champions: 1990, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007 2008, 2009, 2011 & 2013. Hornpipes, "Ducking and Diving" and "The Waterman" played by the fantastic Field Marshal Montgomery PB. IMPACT - Live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2016, Success for FMM at 2018 All Ireland Solos, P/S Alastair Dunn Departs Band After 21 Years, Matt Wilson Appointed Pipe Sergeant. The band has won the World Pipe Band Championships 12 times- making it the third most successful competing pipe band in history behind the Strathclyde Police Pipe Band and the Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band. All Ireland Champions: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018. The band was founded in 1945 in the townland of Drumalig, a few miles from Carryduff on the outskirts of Belfast. Find similar music that you'll enjoy, only at Last.fm. 5 talking about this. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is a grade one pipe band based in the city of Lisburn, Northern Ireland and named in honor of Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Since 2006 the band has won eight World Championships and two Grand Slams. The World Champion Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland is named after him. [1] In 2004, Pipe Major Richard Parkes suffered a stroke, and the band was led by Alastair Dunn until Richard recovered and led the band to win the last three majors of the season. The Official Facebook Page for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, 12-time World Pipe Band Champions from Northern Ireland. The Official Facebook Page for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, 12-time World Pipe Band Champions from Northern Ireland. 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Hosted by the Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band, the annual event has become the pinnacle in concert performance for the world’s top[…] The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is one of the leading pipe bands in the world, and the most influential and successful pipe band from Northern Ireland ever. [3][4] Field Marshal was promoted to Grade 1 at the end of 1985, won its first Grade 1 Major Championship at Cowal in 1990, won its first World Championship in 1992, and then won every Major Championship in 1993. Field Marshal Wins Scottish at Arbroath. The annual event took place at Lisnagarvey High School in Lisburn, Northern Ireland and included solo events at all levels in piping and drumming. [1] In the years to follow, the band successfully worked its way through the lower grades, led by its first pipe major Billy Maxwell, who later became band president, and later by Sandy Cumming. [1] A group of farmer’s sons had decided to form a band and name it after Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. [1][7][8] 2013 was also the first year that the Drum Corps won the world title. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is a grade one pipe band based in the city of Lisburn, Northern Ireland and named in honor of Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band - Dumbarton 2019 - YouTube [1][2], Around 1970 Field Marshal merged with Raffrey Pipe Band to become Freymont, which played in Grade 3, but in 1976 it was decided to reform the band as Field Marshal Montgomery under the leadership of RIcky Newell owing to the balance of players in Freymont. Field Marshal Montgomery finished fourth at the World Pipe Band Championships and were crowned Champion of Champions for 2015. (from their live album Unplugged). The band has won the World Pipe Band Championships 12 times- making it the third most successful competing pipe band in history behind the Strathclyde Police Pipe Band and the Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band won the 2013 Cowal Pipe Band Championship on Saturday 31stAugust securing the band’s third Grand Slam of RSPBA Major Championships. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is one of the leading pipe bands in the world today, and is the most influential and successful pipe band from Northern Ireland ever. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is Northern Ireland's premier Grade One pipe band. For the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, the successes of today are a steady progression from humble roots. The support that FMMPB has provided to Hardies has been invaluable in the development and fine tuning of our products. 05:47. 1 Like. The Official Facebook Page for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, 12-time World Pipe Band Champions from Northern Ireland. Congratulations to Stephen McWhirter and the Inveraray Drum Corps[…] The band was founded in 1945 in the townland of Drumalig, a few miles from Carryduff on the outskirts of Belfast. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band are 11-time RSPBA World Pipe Band Champions, and the most successful pipe band from Northern Ireland. The Official Facebook Page for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, 12-time World Pipe Band Champions from Northern Ireland. Macnaughton's Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Slow Air and Jig: Balandran Air / Asturian Jig. 4 talking about this. [1] Parkes was awarded an MBE in the 2004 Birthday Honours for services to pipe band music in Northern Ireland. Glasgow, Scotland – Field Marshal Montgomery have been crowned Champions at the 2018 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, Category: Artist, Albums: Impact (Live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2016), Debut, Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band Live, Unplugged, Top Tracks: Rowd’s Hornpipe / The High Drive Jig / The Pipers Bonnet / Sine Bhan (Fair Jean) / Rodney Hull QC / Lachine Rapids / Willie MacKenzies Reel / Smelling Fresh / P. M. George Allen, Cabar … 8 talking about this. The two-day event saw[…] In stunning pre-season news, Field Marshal Montgomery, the 2002 World Pipe Band Champions, have had their leading drummer, Andrew Scullion, resign due to “personal reasons.”. Worlds 2018 - Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band & D/M Emma Barr MARCH OFF AS WORLD CHAMPIONS! Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band Live Albums. [11] Further, the band has won 25 Ulster Championships, 24 All-Ireland Championships, and gained 14 RSPBA Champion of Champions titles. Led by Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE and Drum Sergeant Keith Orr , the band has won every major championship title available to them, including seven coveted World Pipe Band Championships and a colossal … Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is delighted to be returning to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to perform at the prestigious pre-worlds concert on Wednesday 10th August, 2016.