16/06/13 / Munster Band Gathering /Championships / Tralee,
Co Kerry

The Munster Band Gathering and Championships will be held in conjunction with Tralee Summer Festival (Feile na mBláth).

(provisional outline of events appended)

The contest will be staged in the Square, Tralee and will commence at 1.00 pm.

In addition to the normal contest an additional ‘crowd entertainment’ section will be held, consisting of a 3-5 minute performance of a bands own choice.

No official prize will be offered for this category as there are no set requirements for the event, just entertain people.

All bands, registered with the IPBA, performing will be paid an appearance fee of

€ 150.

Please note:

Bands will be designated a ‘Playing Time’ and the Pipe Major should ensure that the band is in the Final Tuning Area eight minutes prior to this time.

Any band failing to perform on time will suffer a loss to their attendance fee.

The final parade of bands will be themed the ‘Heroes’ Parade’ and will be staged as part of Heroes’ Week.

If a band wishes to travel to Tralee on Saturday 15th, it is possible that a paid gig can be arranged (contact Johnnie Sheehan 087/2314444).

If your band is not coming bring your pipes or drums and play.

(We would ask Band Secretaries to please bring this to the attention of your members)

Schedule of Events:

Commencement Time: Tralee 1.00 p.m.

Grade / Requirements
Grade 5 / 2.5-4 Minutes in Quick March Tempo
Grade 4 / 2 two part 2/4 Marches, 2 two part Strathspeys & 2 two part Reels
from designated RSPBA MAP Tunes
Grade 3 / 3-5 Minute Medley Selection
Open / March, Strathspey & Reel
Entertainment / 5 Minutes Performance
Drum Majors
Juvenile, U 14 Years Of Age - Junior, U 18 Years Of Age - Open, Open To All
Finale
4.30 pm approx / All bands parade individually to finale
Salute to Chieftain / Let Erin Remember / designated band lead all other drummers on double forte.
Lament / Designated piper
Prizegiving / An t Úachtaráin,
Cumann Buidhean Piobairí na h Éireann
In honour of those assembled / The Minstrel Boy/ designated band lead all other drummers on double forte.
National Anthem / Designated band
5.00 pm / Heroes’ Parade / Parade from Arena to Town Park

Craobh na Mumhan

Entry Form: Bands

Contest:

Venue:

Date:

Start:

Band
Grade
Pipe Major
Selection

Band Steward: ______

Entry Fees: / € 30 / band / grade entered
Entries & Fees To: / Patrick C. Cronin
Monard, Rathpeacon, Cork. 087/2937040

Craobh na Mumhan

Entry Form: Drum Majors

Contest:

Venue:

Date:

Start:

Contest / Grade / Names
Drum Majors
Entry Fees: / D/M €10/ Entrant / Grade
Entries & Fees To: / Patrick C. Cronin
Monard, Rathpeacon, Cork. 087/2937040