Caledonian Society Bands

It is with pleasure that the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band announce that James Laughlin will be taking up the position of Drum Sergeant with the Band. James is a two time World Solo Champion in the Juvenile Section 1, a semi finalist at the Adult World Solos and the 2007 winner of the Professional aggregate Solo Trophy in British Columbia.

James has been a member of Simon Fraser University since 2004, enjoying the World Drum Corps title in 2004 & 2008 and also winning the World Pipe Band Championships with the band in 2008.

James is the founder of http://www.come2drum.com which is a great resource for drummers wanting world-class tuition online.

James and Lisa will be moving to Christchurch, New Zealand soon after the 2009 Worlds and will be employed by St Andrew's College. The St Andrew's College Pipe Band is recognised as New Zealand premier College and Juvenile Band and who recently won Grade 2 at the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships.

James appointment is a further development in the Canterbury Caledonian Society's Pipe Band's drive as they prepare for the World Championships in 2010. Late last year the Band appointed Richard Hawke as their Pipe Band Director who also is Pipe Band Director at St Andrew's College

Richard Hawke appointed to the position of The Canterbury Caledonian Society's Pipe Band Director

The Canterbury Caledonian Society's Pipe Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Hawke to the position of Pipe Band Director. Richard, a former Pipe Major of the Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band, rejoins the band to work closely with the current Pipe Major, Jim Allan, towards the 2009 Nationals in Christchurch, and beyond. The vision for the band includes a World Championship campaign in Scotland.