entries to be confirmed at least ONE WEEK before the contest

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Munster Outdoor Events 2013

02/06/13 / South of Ireland Band Gathering /Championships / Cobh,
Co Cork
16/06/13 / Munster Band Gathering /Championships / Tralee,
Co Kerry

The following should be noted for Outdoor Gatherings/Contests for 2013.

An additional ‘crowd entertainment’ section is to 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.

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.

Tunes for the massed band will be ‘Let Erin Remember’, ‘the Minstrel Boy’ and the ‘Dawning of the Day’.

If your band is not coming bring your pipes or drums and play in the ‘Massed Bands Parade’ .

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

Schedule of Events:

Commencement Time: Cobh 12.00 noon Tralee1.30 p.m.

Grade / Requirements
Grade 5 / 2.5-4 Minutesin Quick March Tempo
Grade 4 / 2 two part 2/4 Marches, 2 two partStrathspeys & 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
Parade / 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,
CumannBuidheanPiobairína h Éireann
In honour of those assembled / The Minstrel Boy/ designated band lead all other drummers on double forte.
National Anthem / Designated band
Massed Bands / Parade from Arena / Pipe Major: to be designated

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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

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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

Please copy forms as required