Spotlight
John Stirling joined the band in 1997 with no piping experience. Born in Scotland and raised in Scotland and the North of England he has always loved the pipes. John served two terms as Band President and is currently the quarter master.
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Duncan MacEachern Scholarship - February 12, 2012
Band Members: please get your scholarship requests in by March 31st this year. Any member that would like assistance with tuition for musical training can get a written request in to the E-Board by the deadline. Email a member of the E-Board for more information.
Looking for Drummers - February 10, 2012
Dunlap Highland Band is looking for drummers to fill out the ranks.... good fun and you will learn something along the way. If you do not know how, we will teach you. If you love music and want to try something new, call us or email the band, we would love to talk to you!
Where in the world is Lucas - November 7, 2011
Piper Lucas Delahanty is currently traveling through Europe. His blog can be found here
Solo Competitors - October 14, 2011
Congratulations to Piper David West for finishing 29th out of 676 overall and 14/676 in Piobaireach only rankings in the EUSPBA GR4 standings. Also Congratulations to Vera Meheu for finishing in the top 25% of Pipers overall in grade 4
Maine Highland Games - August 21, 2011
The Maine Games have concluded for another year and several congratulations are in order. First to the Dunlap Highland Band who had the honor of serving as the duty band and had several outstanding performances throughout the day. Next to pipers Dave West for his first place finish in the 2/4 march and to Vera Mahau for her 2 fifth place finishes in the 2/4 and 6/8 marches and finally to Drum Major Daniel Bernardini for his part in MSAPD’s 1st place grade five band victory.
Worlds Viewing Party - August 15, 2011
The second annual worlds viewing party hosted in Freeport was well attended.
Festivities started at 6am with breakfast and coffee, carried through the MSR's and Medleys, with a break for lunch off the grill. We even managed enough time before the awards presentation to play a few tunes at a birthday party down the street that earned a few free beverages. Mark your calenders for next years third annual viewing party.
1st place at Rockland - August 8, 2011
DHB received first place in the marching category for the second year in a row at the Rockland Lobster Festival Parade.
Dunlap takes first at Freedom Parade - August 1, 2011
DHB earned first place among bands and musical groups in the Freedom NH Old Home Week parade
Band tunes - June 23, 2011
The Band tunes are now all available for download in the members only section of the website. If you do not have access, please contact Dave West.
NHHG literature - June 15, 2011
Piper Dave West is featured on the cover of this years NHHG brochure.Old Orchard Beach Memorial Day - May 31, 2011
P.S. Bob Gillis and Piper Dave West are seen tuning pipes at the start of this news story covering the Memorial Day parade in Old Orchard Beach. Following the parade members of the Drum and Pipe Corps proceeded to play at several locations throughout town.
May Day Parade Starting Location - April 21, 2011
The starting location for the May Day parade has changed and is now in the parking lot of the Garden Street Market.
DHB Electronic News Letters - April 19, 2011
Kip McClure released the first of what will hopefully be many informative DHB electronic news letters. He is looking for any suggestions to improve the format as well as news items for the next issue. Please contact Kip with any ideas. If you did not receive a copy contact Dave West.
Tribute to Merle Trott - April 18, 2011
The band played a tribute to Merle Trott at his calibration for life on Sunday. Here is a like to a news story on the event.
Merle Trott Remembered - April 5, 2011
Merle Trott was a true supporter of the Dunlap Highland Band; as a father, as a grandfather, as a friend. Along every parade route and at many practices, Merle was there with a word of encouragement and support. One of the band’s biggest boosters, Merle was quick to say, without the slightest tinge of prejudice whatsoever, that Dunlap was the best looking and best sounding pipe band around. After a long struggle with deteriorating health, Merle has passed over to the other side where no doubt his keen ear for rhythm is being put to good use helping the band of angels with their cadence. That is good for Merle, and good for the angels. But for those of us left behind there is a hole that will remain unfilled. The familiar wave, the nod, the salute along parade routes will be looked for. And missed greatly. When we offer a musical tribute to this good man at the Celebration of his Life on April 17, it will be with a sense of loss and respect, but also one of thankfulness that he was one of us in significant and important ways.
Donation to the Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band - March 10, 2011
The Dunlap Band has made a donation to the Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band in New Zealand after there 88 year old hall was destroyed in the Feb. 22nd earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Thankfully the building was unoccupied at the time.
Irish Road Rover 5k - March 7, 2011
Several members of the Dunlap Highland band provided pre-race entertainment on Sunday March 6 at Brian Boru’s for the Irish Road Rover 5k. Organizers raised more than $10,000 for Habitat For Humanity.
General Band Meeting - February 9, 2011
The general band meeting is 4pm Sunday, February 13th at Ocean Park. E-board meeting will be at 3pm. We will be voting on the slate of events as well as Taking a band photo. Please come dressed in uniforms with sweaters. If you need any uniform pieces contact the Quarter Master. If you currently do not have a uniform please plan on being in the picture as well. Everyone involved in the band will be included in the photo.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - January 31, 2011
Our first event of the season will be the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Portland, Me on Sunday March 13th at noon. The parade will form up at the Portland Fish Pier.
Super Bowl Day Practice - January 30, 2011
Because of the Super bowl, we will hold practice next Sunday, February 6th from 2-4. This will give everyone a chance to get back home and watch the game.
Officers Election - October 18, 2010
We will be holding our next full band meeting on Sunday November 7th at 4:00 pm in Oceanpark. At this meeting we will be holding elections of officers.
Interim Treasurer - August 24, 2010
Drummer Kelly Lizotte has graciously accepted the position of interim treasurer for the DHB.
Dunlap Highland Band on WCSH6 - August 23, 2010
A clip of the Dunlap Highland Band appears in the WCSH6 news coverage of the Maine Highland games. See that story here.
Dunlap Highland Band First Place - August 10, 2010
The Dunlap Highland Band was awarded first place in the marching category at the Rockland Lobster Festival Parade.
Dunlap Highland Band at the Maine Highland Games - August 8, 2010
The Dunlap Highland Band will again have a tent at the Maine Highland Games where we will be actively recruiting new members. No musical experience required. Please come by and meet the band.
DHB was featured in the Morning Sentinel - June 2, 2010
The DHB was featured in an article that appeared in the Morning Sentinel and the Sunday Telegram. Here are the links to the article and the slide show.
Band BBQ at Ft. Williams - May 19, 2010
DHB members had perfect weather for their bbq at Ft. Williams Park in Cape Elisabeth. Chuck, Kip and Carl put on a fabulous feed enjoyed by all.
Lunch was followed by practice before a very appreciative crowd.
