WINTER STORM

Several drummers from MPPB travelled to Kansas City January 13-15 to participate in Winter Storm - Piping and Drumming Competition. We are proud to announce that Sally Gordon placed first and Shiela Loucks took third place in the Intermediate Bass contest! Congratulations!

2011 MIDWEST CHAMPIONS

Minnesota Police Pipe Band took first place in the Grade Grade 3 band competition at the Illinois St. Andrews Highland Games on June 18th. The win also names the band as Grade 3 Midwest Champions for the Midwest Pipe Band Association. Congratulations to Pipe Major Mark Lucas, Drum Sergeant Galen Lerwick and all of the pipers and drummers for their winning performance.

MILWAUKEE HIGHLAND GAMES

Grade 3 and Grade 4 competed in the Milwaukee Highland Games this year. Despite the heat, the bands performed very well, with Grade 3 taking first place in the Medley and Grade 4 winning third place in the QMM. Abby Peterson, Alex Peterson, Evan Johnson, Galen Lerwick, Phyllis Mahan, Sheila Loucks and Wayne Sanford all took medals in their respective solo competitions.

ALMA HIGHLAND FESTIVAL AND GAMES

Grade 3 competed at the Alma Highland Games over Memorial Day Weekend. They took thrid place in the Medley competition and fourth place in the MSR. Once again, our soloists performed well with Abby Peterson, Alex Peterson, Evan Johnson, Galen Lerwick, Ian Elias, Sheila Loucks and Wayne Sanford all coming home with medals.

MINNESOTA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES 2011

Both Grade 3 and Grade 4 bands competed in the MN Highland Games again this year. The weather was cold and rainy, but the band persevered and performed well throughout the day. Both bands won second place in their grade level. The soloists from the band did well, also, with Galen Lerwick, Phyllis Mahan, Evan Johnson, Ian Elias, Mary Reuter and Wayne Sanford all taking home first place medals.

POLICE WEEK 2011

The band performed at the candlelight vigil for Police Week 2011. Police week is dedicated to law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to protect and serve our communities. It is an homor for the band to participate each year in this event.

TARTAN DAY 2011

The band, once again, participated in Tartan Day festivities at the State Capitol. Tartan Day (April 6) is an annual celebration commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. It was celebrated this year on April 10.

MAPLETON BURNS NIGHT

The band helped the city of Mapleton, MN celebrate Burns Night on January 23 in a day-long celebration. Burns Night is an annual event to celebrate the life and works of the Scottish author Robert Burns.