======February 2, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE======
Northwest Junior Pipe Band announces fundraiser to send competition band to Glasgow, Scotland in 2008
Shoreline, WA - It’s been nearly 40 years since the last youth bagpipe band in Washington State planned a trip to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Northwest Junior Pipe Band announces two fundraising concerts and silent auction on April 14, 2007 to raise funds for a trip to the “Worlds” in 2008. The last time a youth pipe band from Washington competed, the Seattle Scottish Boys Pipe Band won the Juvenile World Championships in 1969.
33 musicians under the age of 18 and as young as seven years old are learning dedication, focus, respect, perseverance, and commitment. They are now demonstrating their desire to compete with the best pipe bands in their class from all over the world. Join Northwest Junior Pipe Band, Piper’s Creek Celtic Ensemble, Professional Bagpiper Keith Paton, and the Karen Shelton Highland Dancers for a unique experience including Bucket Drumming, Cuban rhythms, Highland Dancing, and of course, the Great Highland Bagpipes and traditional Scottish and Irish music.
- Saturday, April 14th, 2007
- Shorecrest High School Performing Arts Center
15343 25th AVE NE Shoreline, WA 98155
- 2:00 Auction premium and early bird bidding begins
- 3:00 - 4:30 Family Matinee - $7.00 youth/senior, $10.00 Adult
- 6:00 Silent Auction Re-opens
- 7:00 - 9:00 Full Concert - $10.00 youth/senior, $15.00 adult
- Group rates available
- Program Advertising opportunities available
To purchase tickets and for more concert information, visit www.nwjpb.org or email concert@nwjpb.org
Scheduled Performers:
Karen Shelton Highland Dancers: http://www.sheltonhighlanddancers.com
Keith Paton: http://hmaschool.org/paton.htm
Northwest Junior Pipe Band: http://www.nwjpb.org
Piper’s Creek: http://www.piperscreekmusic.com
World Pipe Band Championships: http://www.gotoglasgow.com
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Additional story information, press passes or other questions, contact Todd Schiele, NWJPB President, president@nwjpb.org.
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Northwest Junior Pipe Band’s second annual concert tickets on sale now!! Credit Cards and Paypal accepted online.
Saturday, April 14th 3:00 and 6/7:00 PM.Â
3:00 PM Matinee will feature a reduced version of the 7:00 PM show at a reduced rate. Children under 8 are free with Paid Adult admission.* Silent Auction items will be available to preview and available for “Buy It Now” at a premium.Â
Auction begins at 6:00 PM.
Evening full performance: 6:00 pm Silent Auction, to complete during intermission. 7:00 PM concert starts.
All tickets sold through the web site will be held at will call to avoid mailing costs and loss problems. Our members will also be selling tickets, so if you are friends or family of one of our band members, you can purchase them directly without the handling fees, and get the tickets directly from them.
*NOTE: for free 8 and under youth tickets to Family Matinee, order your adult tickets, then please email your receipt to concert@nwjpb.org to let us know how many free tickets you will need. Unfortunately the Paypal shopping cart doesn’t allow us to list Free items.Â
** Groups of 10 or more are eligible for 15% discount, email concert@nwjpb.org for information, please do NOT attempt to purchase tickets via paypal or credit card on this site.
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Adult Ticket for the 7:00 Concert (Come for the Silent Auction at 6:00 pm) 15.00 plus 1.00 handling fee.
Youth/Senior Ticket for the 7:00 Concert (Come for the Silent Auction at 6:00 pm) 10.00 plus .50 handling fee.
Adult Ticket for 3:00 Family Matinee 10.00 plus 1.00 handling fee.
Youth/Senior Ticket for 3:00 Family Matinee 7.00 plus .50 handling fee.
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