Up-to-date news and announcements from Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm en-gb Wed, 16 May 2012 10:25:37 +0100 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:24:04 +0100 FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) Last year the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band celebrated 30 years at helm for Pipe Major Richard Parkes, and this year the band is delighted to celebrate the first major milestone with Drum Sergeant Keith Orr, as he begins his tenth season with FMM. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Keith_Orr_Celebrates_10_Seasons_With_FMM Wed, 16 May 2012 10:24:04 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band competed in its first competition of the season on Saturday, 12 May, in Newtownards, County Down. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Begin_2012_With_a_Win Wed, 16 May 2012 10:24:04 +0100 The start of May means that the birth of another pipe band season is just on the horizon, and the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has lots of spring news to announce to supporters and friends. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Spring_News_for_FMM Fri, 11 May 2012 11:29:12 +0100 It is with pride, pleasure, and celebration that the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is able to reflect on 2011, as the band’s historic year comes to a close. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#2011: FMM’s_Historic_Year_Comes_to_a_Close Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:16:36 +0100 2011 has been a good year for the family of FMM drummer Aaron McCarten as they welcomed the arrival of their third son, Toby Christopher McCarten, into the world on 13 December. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Baby_News_for_Aaron_McCarten Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:10:20 +0100 For anyone wanting to place a merchandise order for the holiday period, please be aware that the last date to do so to ensure your order arrives on time, is FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER, 2011. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Christmas_and_Merchandise_from_FMMPB Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:54:43 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has confirmed their participation in the 2012 Pipes of Peace Concert, taking place on Thursday, 9 August 2012, at the SECC in Glasgow. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Confirms_Pipes_of_Peace_Concert_in_2012 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:53:06 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band was successful in its nomination at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, and scooped the title for Scottish Pipe Band of the Year at the famous traditional music event, held in Perth on 3 December. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Named_Scottish_Pipe_Band_of_the_Year_at_Trad_Awards Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:01:05 +0100 Over the years, the pipe band world has benefitted from increased BBC support, with the annual television feature of the World Pipe Band Championships, and Northern Ireland in particular has benefitted from a number of programmes covering local championships. However for the first time ever, producer Alex Johnston has achieved something completely different for the pipe band world and TV audiences alike: a two part special interest documentary following the in-depth story of two rival pipe majors and their rival bands, to really explore the psychology, dedication, and insider’s experience of what it takes to claim a World Championship title. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Pipe_Dreamers:_FMM_&_SLOT_in_BBC_Documentary! Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:30:36 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has been nominated for Scottish Pipe Band of the Year at the 2011 Trad Awards, taking place on 3rd December in Perth, Scotland. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Nominated_for_Scottish_Pipe_Band_of_the_Year_Award Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:59:38 +0100 It’s hard to believe that after such a busy summer for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, band members have had made the time for their solo ventures as well. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#End_of_Season_Solo_Results Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:59:38 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band will go down in history as the first pipe band ever to win two Grand Slam victories after winning the Cowal Championship on Saturday 27 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Get_the_Grand_Slam! Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:49:00 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band became World Champions on Saturday, winning the coveted World Pipe Band Championship title for the seventh time in history at Glasgow Green. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM:_World_Champions! Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:09:11 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band won its 21st Ulster Championship on Saturday 8 August, in Banbridge, County Down. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Win_Ulsters_in_Perfect_World’s_Build-up Mon, 8 Aug 2011 14:27:14 +0100 With little over a week to go until the World Pipe Band Championships, the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has taken a minute to thank Premier, the generous sponsors of the band’s percussion instruments. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Take_a_Moment_to_Thank_Premier Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:54:40 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band now has over 4000 followers on Facebook! http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM’s_Facebook_Fans_Reach_4000 Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:54:39 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band won the European Pipe Band Championships on Saturday, 30 July, on home ground in Belfast. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Continue_Undefeated_at_European_Championships Wed, 3 Aug 2011 10:29:01 +0100 While the band has been busy practicing and competing, members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band have also been at work on the solo piping circuit on the few free weekends without a band engagement. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#June/July_Solo_Success_for_FMM_Pipers Wed, 3 Aug 2011 10:28:55 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of band merchandise, just in time for the World Pipe Band Championships! http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Launch_Band_Merchandise_Range Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:37:21 +0100 The 30th anniversary of Richard Parkes as Pipe Major of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has made news on the popular internet magazine, pipes|drums. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Richard’s_30_Years_Featured_on_pipes|drums Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:52:55 +0100 2011 marks an emotional year in the history of Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band - the 30th anniversary of Richard Parkes as Pipe Major. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Celebrates_30_Years_with_Richard_Parkes! Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:03:15 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band won its 19th All-Ireland Championship title on Saturday 2 July in Lisburn, County Down. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Are_All-Ireland_Champions Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:16:16 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band retained their title as British Champions for the third year running at Annan, Scotland, on Saturday 25 June. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_are_British_Champions Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:27:10 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band won their third contest of the season at the County Down Championships in Newcastle on Saturday, 18 June. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Win_at_Newcastle Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:47:28 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band’s own Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE is the latest piping personality to be featured on the popular website, Piper’s Persuasion. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Pipers_Persuasion_Interview_with_Richard_Parkes Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:46:44 +0100 The venue has changed for the County Down Championships, schedule for Saturday 18 June. The RSPBA (Northern Ireland Branch) has informed bands that the venue on the 18th, originally scheduled for Banbridge, will now take place in Newcastle at Donard Park. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Venue_Change_for_Local_County_Down_Championships Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:12:37 +0100 R. G. Hardie & Co Ltd, esteemed sponsors of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, has just launched their new website at www.rghardie.com. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#R._G._Hardie_&_Co_Ltd_Launch_New_Website Fri, 3 Jun 2011 11:45:44 +0100 Just one week after the Scottish Championships, members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band competed in the first outdoor solo contests of the year on the Scottish solo circuit. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#May_Brings_Good_Results_for_FMM_Soloists Fri, 3 Jun 2011 11:21:02 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band retained their title as Scottish Champions on Saturday 21 May, in Dumbarton, Scotland. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_are_Scottish_Champions Wed, 25 May 2011 19:16:36 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band started its domestic season with a win in Dungannon, County Tyrone, on Saturday 7 May, 2011. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Win_at_Dungannon Mon, 16 May 2011 11:45:38 +0100 Members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band are due to represent their band, and their countries, at 'International Piping in the Park,' a special solo competition taking place after the band competition in Dungannon on 14 May this coming Saturday. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm# Wed, 11 May 2011 18:52:00 +0100 2011 has been a busy spring with lots to report from the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#2011_Spring_News_for_FMM Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:36:02 +0100 It was a good weekend for members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band on Saturday 6 October, 2010 at the Kensington Conference Centre in London.  http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Last_Solo_Piping_Event_of_2010_at_London Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:29:16 +0100 With the pipe band season at a close and the solo piping season all but wrapped up for the year, the crème de la crème of the drumming world welcomed their time to shine at the World Solo Drumming Championships, held at Glasgow Caledonian University on Saturday 23 October. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#World’s_Finest_Drummers_Gather_in_Glasgow Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:52:04 +0100 It was a great day for Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band’s bass drummer on Friday 15 October, when he wed his new bride Amanda Gourley at St Peter’s Church of Ireland in Londonderry followed by a reception at the Drummond Hotel in Ballykelly. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Wedding_Bells_for_FMM’s_Chris_Pollock Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:51:47 +0100 Members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band featured in the prize lists at the annual Northern Ireland Piper of the Year competition, held on Saturday 9 October. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Coyle_and_McMichael_In_Form_at_Piper_of_the_Year Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:31:36 +0100 FMM piper Ashley McMichael was crowned as Senior All-Ireland Solo Piping Champion on Saturday 18 September, 2010. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Ashley_McMichael_is_All-Ireland_Champion Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:45:13 +0100 It was a good weekend for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band on Saturday 28 August, when the band completed its 2010 pipe band season at the Cowal Championship in Dunoon, Scotland, finishing in second place to secure the Champion of Champions title for the best overall band throughout the season. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_are_2010_Champion_of_Champions Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:52:50 +0100 It was a good day for FMM piper Andrew Carlisle at the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban, Scotland, on Thursday, 26 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Good_Day_for_Andrew_at_the_Argyllshire_Gathering Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:52:49 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has concluded its Pink Ribbon Campaign, a project running for two weeks between the European and World Pipe Band Championships. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM’s_Pink_Ribbon_Campaign_Concludes,_But_Fundraising_Continues Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:24:10 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band ended the 2010 domestic season with a win at the North West Championships in Portrush on Saturday 21 August.  http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Bring_Domestic_Season_to_a_Close_in_Portrush Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:17:03 +0100 It was a huge loss for the entire pipe band world to learn of the passing of Bobby Rea on the eve of the World Pipe Band Championships on Friday 13 August, 2010. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Drum_Sergeant_Keith_Orr_and_FMMPB_Pay_Tribute_to_Bobby_Rea Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:00:07 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band finished in second spot at the 2010 World Pipe Band Championships on 14 August, at the Glasgow Green. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Gain_Second_Place_at_World_Championships Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:43:07 +0100 For the second year running, the BBC will be broadcasting the entire Grade 1 competition at the World Pipe Band Championships live as it happens, available for viewing to anyone in the world. Broadcasting begins early in the morning with the Grade 1 Qualifier, and then covers the Grade 1 final, with the two components of March, Strathspey & Reel event and then the Medley competition http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Watch_FMM_Live_at_the_World_Championships Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:43:54 +0100 After a busy weekend of piping and drumming, the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has the big joint concert behind them and will now focus its efforts entirely on the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow on 14 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM Ramp up Pink Ribbon Campaign for 'World’s Week' in Glasgow Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:41:12 +0100 Not even 24 hours after participating in a joint concert with the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band turned from concert to competition to compete at the Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Lisburn on Saturday, 7 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_are_Ulster_Champions Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:41:11 +0100 The much anticipated joint performance of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band and the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band was a fantastic success. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_and_SFU_Make_History_Together Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:41:11 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band have changed the layout of their roster section, now presenting all 42 band members on a single page to increase viewing efficiency. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#New_Roster_Page_Launched Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:41:10 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band finished as runners-up at the European Pipe Band Championships in Belfast on Saturday 31 August, losing out on securing the title by just one point. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Runners-up_at_European_Championships Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:34:37 +0100 During the two week break in July for pipe bands, members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band were busy competing for solo success across Scotland’s busy summer solo scene. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#July_Solo_Success_for_FMM_Pipers Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:34:31 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is about to enter the busiest period of its season: the European Championships in Belfast on the 31st, the Pipe Up! festival with the joint FMM/SFU concert in Belfast on the 6th, the Ulster Championships in Lisburn on the 7th, and the Piping Live! festival in Glasgow leading up to the ultimate event, the World Pipe Band Championships on the 14th. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Goods_for_A_Good_Cause: FMM_Launch_Pink_Ribbon_Campaign Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:49:56 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band finished as runners-up at the All-Ireland Championships in Ballina, County Mayo, on Saturday 3 July. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Runners-Up_at_All-Ireland_Championships Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:49:46 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band had a fantastic day out on Saturday 26 June, in Annan, Scotland. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM:_British_Champions_2010 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:41:05 +0100 It was a beautiful day in Bangor for all the bands competing at the County Down Championships on Saturday 19 June, 2010. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Sunshine_in_Bangor_for_FMMPB Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:40:33 +0100 It’s just two months today until the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band performs live alongside the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Two_Months_Wait_for_the_Waterfront_Concert Sun, 6 Jun 2010 01:23:32 +0100 It was a great weekend for FMM soloists on Sunday 31 May, when members of the band took many of the major solo prizes at the Blair Atholl Highland Games. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Brilliant_Blowing_At_Blair_Atholl_&_Bathgate Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:08:58 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band retained the title as Scottish Champions on Saturday 22 May, in Dumbarton, Scotland. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Retain_Scottish_Championships Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:08:57 +0100 We’re pleased to announce that the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has made its grand opening to the world of social media and now has a brand new page on Facebook. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Facebook_For_Field_Marshal Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:08:54 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band won the Co. Tyrone Championships, the first competition of 2010, held in Dungannon on 15 May. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Triumph_in_Tyrone Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:08:52 +0100 It has been a busy and successful spring for many members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band as they not only prepared for the upcoming competition season with the band, but competed in solo contests from Scotland to San Francisco. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Successful_Spring_for_Soloists Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:08:50 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has announced its schedule of competitions and public performances for 2010. http;//www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Announces_2010_Schedule_of_Events Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:45:44 +0100 The 1st of January, 2010 marks the beginning of a new year and a new decade. For the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, it also marks an opportunity to look back over the past ten years, a period of unparalleled success in the band’s history. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_-_The_Most_Successful_Band_of_the_Last_Decade Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:17:00 +0100 It was a good day for many at the All-Ireland Solo Championships at Trinity Comprehensive School, Dublin, on Saturday 19 September. 187 soloists competed, with the majority of competitors spanning the length of Ireland, and many travelling from further afield to compete. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band was well represented throughout the grades, especially in the Senior level, where piper Jonathan Greenlees won the March, Strathspey & Reel competition to be named Senior All-Ireland Champion. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Greenlees_Wins_All-Ireland_Solo_Championships Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:10:08 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band ended the 2009 competition season on a high by winning the Cowal Championships in Dunoon, Scotland, on Saturday 29 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Cowal_Champions_and_Champion_of_Champions_for_FMMPB Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:17:35 +0100 The best solo pipers in the world gathered in Oban on Wednesday and Thursday the 26th and 27th of August for the Argyllshire Gathering, the first of two contests which make up the most important solo piping events of the year. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Alastair_Achieves_Gold_Medal_at_Argyllshire_Gathering Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:15:20 +0100 It wasn’t long ago that the start of the 2009 pipe band season had just begun and now in no time it has come to a close, ending in Portrush on Saturday 22 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Portrush_Brings_Domestic_Season_to_a_Close Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:18:48 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band finished as runners-up at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow on 15 August, 2009. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Runners_Up_at_World_Championships Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:18:48 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band had a successful day in Newcastle, County Down, retaining the Ulster Championships on Saturday 8th of August.  http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Ulster_Championship_for_FMMPB Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:09:05 +0100 The BBC has announced that the 2009 World Pipe Band Championships will be broadcast live to viewers across the world for the first time ever this year. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#World_Championships_to_be_Broadcast_Live_Online Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:11:39 +0100 For some pipers from the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, it’s been more than just success for the band which has made the summer a good one. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#July_a_Good_Month_for_FMM_Soloists Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:01:27 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has retained its title as European Champions on Saturday, 25 July, in Inverclyde, Scotland. It was another fantastic day for the band, winning its third major championship of the season in an incredible build up to the World Pipe Band Championships. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Retains_Title_as_European_Champions Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:54:58 +0100 Saturday 4 July was another great day in the 2009 season for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, who won the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships for a record 18th time. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#18_All-Ireland_Titles_for_FMMPB Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:37:58 +0100 Saturday 27 June, 2009 was a fantastic day for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, who won their second major championship of the season and were crowned the new British Champions for 2009. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Crowned_2009_British_Champions Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:52:32 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band competed for the third time this year in Portadown, Northern Ireland, on Saturday 20 June, 2009. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Debuts_New_Medley_in_Portadown Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:02:01 +0100 R G Hardie & Co Ltd has agreed a two year sponsorship with Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. This is an extension to the agreement signed in 2006 with St. Kilda and associated companies. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Announces_Sponsorship_Extension Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:49:58 +0100 It was a proud day for FMM drummer Earl Glasgow when he wed new wife Ann Henry on Saturday 25th April, 2009. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Wedding_Bells_Ring_for_Mr_and_Mrs_Earl_Glasgow Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:45:43 +0100 It was a great day for FMM pipers Gordon McCready and Alastair Dunn at Blair Atholl on 24 May, 2009, the first outdoor solo contest of the season. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Bonny_Day_at_Blair_Atholl_for_McCready_&_Dunn 3CAC50A7-EE12-417F-86A4-98445476205E Thu, 28 May 2009 20:23:24 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band were named 2009 Scottish Champions at Levengrove Park in Dumbarton on Saturday, 16 May. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Crowned_Scottish_Champions 75B6ED65-736E-4B9B-951D-4E01421853C5 Sun, 17 May 2009 12:11:30 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band officially began the 2009 pipe band season at the County Tyrone Championships in Dungannon on Saturday 11 May at the Dungannon Rugby Club. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Welcomes_2009_Season_Starter_in_Dungannon D6FAF214-DA13-4604-BCFD-B59C4F21CCC1 Sun, 17 May 2009 12:11:30 +0100 It has been a successful spring for many of the pipers and drummers of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band as they competed in various solo competitions in Northern Ireland and abroad. The first solo contest of the year was the County Antrium Solo Championships in Lisburn on 7 March, 2009. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Successful_Spring_for_FMM_Soloists 40A7B98E-72AC-46B4-A0D1-D71C9A313D4E Sun, 17 May 2009 12:11:29 +0100 It was a successful weekend of piping and drumming for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band as they performed for the first time in the 2009 season, playing at the Guildhall in Derry/Londonderry on Saturday evening, and the Ulster Hall in Belfast on Monday. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Full_Weekend_in_Concert_for_FMMPB 3942E1DB-AD19-46F2-96B9-185C6918A466 Sat, 4 Apr 2009 10:30:35 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is to perform live in concert at the Ulster Hall in Belfast as part of the Ulster Hall’s Reopening Celebrations, taking place throughout March. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Field_Marshal_Montgomery_Pipe_Band_to_Perform_Live_in_Concert_in_March 27351117-642A-402E-837C-262E8529902B Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:07:30 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is pleased to welcome some new members to the band for the upcoming 2009 season. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#New_Members_on_the_FMMPB_Roster 4B7A70E4-AF36-4479-A028-0F056FA44B86 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:10:31 +0100 It was a happy new year for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band when the band marked the start of 2009 by featuring in the pipes|drums 2008 New Year’s Honours Awards. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#A_Good_New_Year_for_FMMPB A21FCAB2-54CF-446A-BEE4-7626C2242EE7 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:31:26 +0100 2008 is nearing a close, with Christmas fast approaching at just four weeks away. To mark the festive season, Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is putting on a special offer for anyone looking for an ideal gift for the pipe band enthusiast. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Special_Christmas_Offers_from_FMMPB 44506B66-9B80-47E7-81A3-DB9B33C3409A Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:42:10 +0100 The autumn months following the busy competition season are historically a quiet time for most pipers and drummers, however for many members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, it has been as busy as ever as soloists went on to compete at various competitions throughout September, October, and November. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Members_Excel_In_Autumn_Solos B447282C-3CD0-498C-8E97-D25C1D52FAC3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:31:14 +0100 It was a great weekend for piper Jonathan Greenlees. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Jonathan_Greenless_Sweeps_SPA_Solos 7558B0F9-3CB5-48C4-8083-9039F1EE1CE1 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:34:17 +0100 It was a great end to the season for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band in Dunoon, at the Cowal Championships, on 30 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_are_2008_Cowal_Champions FEA9ACFD-68B8-4B24-8C5E-BDC83853DF87 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:34:08 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band will now include two Cannings on the roster after band members Ryan Canning and Megan Harrington got married on 19 August, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Two_Cannings_in_the_Ranks_as_FMM_Pipers_Wed 2EBF38AD-0A0C-4FB1-8B1D-291E3216F476 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:33:43 +0100 It was a good day for FMM pipers Gordon McCready, Ryan Canning, Andrew Carlisle and Alex Gandy at the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban on Thursday 28 August. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Admirable_Awards_at_the_Argyllshire_Gathering 19512A4C-65DE-4654-8DA1-4E0A80302AA2 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:33:29 +0100 It was another cold and wet day at the Northwest Championships in Portrush, on Saturday 23 August, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Prevail_at_Portrush 664C4F4F-6BD8-4CB7-9412-4812E1F8661F Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:33:15 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band competed at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow on Saturday 16 August, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Runners-Up_at_World_Championships 3EF9868A-96DF-4B0F-B024-1370499025A5 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:33:00 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band was named Ulster Champions in Bangor, on Saturday 9 August, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Win_Ulster_Championships D65F8C63-6893-4F71-A5DD-7CBA8A1F1DDD Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:32:55 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery piper Jonathan Greenlees of Lisburn took home the coveted Dunvegan Medal for Piobaireachd on 5 August, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Jonathan_Greenlees_Wins_Dunvegan_Medal 40E44F3C-C0B5-4EA5-B9CD-9DB4D63BCA99 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:49:28 +0100 For many of the pipers in the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, the summer is not only a time to focus on the band and the upcoming World Championships, but also to pursue solo careers while working around the band’s difficult practice and performance schedules. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Pipers_Excel_in_July_Solos 82E02961-7FC5-4272-8DA3-F9B9CFAF9EEE Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:39:22 +0100 It was a fantastic day for the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band at the European Championships on 26 September, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_are_European_Champions_2008 2E149202-AF69-494E-929A-3C495FA69886 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:49:49 +0100 The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band would like to welcome the newest addition into the FMM fraternity: Jack Thomas Martin, new baby of Brian and Laura Martin. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#New_Baby_for_FMM_Piper_Brian_Martin A868B909-27E3-4018-A546-7DF251947546 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:08:31 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band travelled to Ennis, County Clare, for the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships on Saturday 5 July, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Travels_to_Ennis_for_the_All-Irelands 65ACAC0A-D186-4549-908A-9AD751C19E3E Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:23:19 +0100 It was a remarkable, but unfortunate day for Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band at the British Pipe Band Championships in Birmingham on Saturday 29 June, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Bad_Luck_in_Birmingham_for_Field_Marshal_Montgomery_Pipe_Band 3D9E189C-C2FF-48AE-B71F-9E18BD741924 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:22:36 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band had to battle the elements at the County Down Championships in Banbridge, Northern Ireland on Saturday 21 June, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Battle_of_the_Elements_in_Banbridge ED73BDFE-8B5F-44C9-A67F-2F4A0F330BB1 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:05:12 +0100 After months of anticipation, it is with great pride that Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band announces the official release of their first ever DVD on Monday 9 June, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Announces_the_Official_DVD_Release_of_REWIND:REPLAY AF036182-25BD-4A1F-88FB-9DFCA772A74D Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:58:14 +0100 It was another aggregate solo victory for FMM piper Gordon McCready at Markinch Highland Games on Sunday 1 June, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Gordon_McCready_Wins_Markinch 6C562ABC-38AB-4E8D-9808-8397A3D2FE4F Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:57:35 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is proud to report that two of its members are celebrating the births of two new children. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#New_Family_Additions_for_FMMPB_Members 26958DE4-81E9-4D4D-AB38-73A53F3D50BD Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:55:53 +0100 Following the first major championship of the 2008 pipe band season, the first outdoor contest for the 2008 solo season was held in Blair Atholl, Scotland, on Sunday 25 May, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Pipers_Shine_at_Blair_Atholl 9E19044C-3DBA-43A0-BF26-ACC67BB26638 Thu, 29 May 2008 18:20:10 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band enjoyed sunny weather at the Scottish Championships on Saturday 24 May, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Enjoys_Sunny_Skies_at_Scottish_Championships E555EAE1-7907-4BA4-A65C-8221A9164649 Thu, 29 May 2008 18:18:45 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band won the first contest of the 2008 season on Saturday 17 May, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Begins_2008_with_a_Win FB4D38D7-40D1-441D-AB01-9775E1AD6241 Tue, 20 May 2008 09:52:07 +0100 Pipers and drummers from the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band performed well this spring in solo contests at home and abroad. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Members_Excel_in_Spring_Solos 365A29ED-0B38-41B3-BB63-E464C3BEEB3F Tue, 20 May 2008 09:51:10 +0100 Four members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band put on a top notch performance on Thursday 17 April, 2008 at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Pipers_Perform_in_Piping_Centre_Quartet FA8EBD59-A4E7-4120-89BD-9B85B9FF8D40 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:33:42 +0100 It was with respect, admiration, and thanks that members of the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, along with family and friends, gathered together for a night of appreciation for Billy Maxwell on Friday 4 April, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#80_years_for_FMM_President_Billy_Maxwell A079BAA7-7B00-4890-A1A7-708AD6EE3C1C Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:33:11 +0100 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band was disappointed to learn of the last minute cancelation of the annual pipe band competition in Malahide, County Dublin. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMMPB_Adds_Banbridge_to_Competition_Schedule 57751A0B-7B19-4B4E-B355-D6DA1F480E91 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:32:26 +0100 Congratulations are extended to Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band drummer Philip Bell, who was married last Saturday 22 March, 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Congratulations_to_FMM_Drummer_Philip_Bell BBB677A6-959F-430D-805E-E1A1600AFE2C Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:24:11 +0100 Pipers from the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band came out on top at the Seven Towers Solo Championships in Ballymena, County Antrim last Saturday. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Pipers_Sweep_Seven_Towers_Solos BFA3EAA3-F07A-4565-99C1-EE51CB519903 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:06:31 +0100 FMM Pipe Sergeant Alastair Dunn did well at the Metro Cup on 16 February, 2008 held in New York, USA. http://www.fmmpb/news.htm#Alastair_Dunn_Does_Well_in_the_Big_Apple 5C5F58D1-F0EB-46CB-8BB6-178761341BF0 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:45:01 +0100 FMM’s RE:CHARGED album, recorded live last August and released just before the New Year, has received tremendous reviews and feedback from critics and fans across the world. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Fantastic_Reviews_for_FMM%92s_RE:CHARGED 602B4D25-C2C5-4745-B1F0-81F0AB0A8541 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:48:12 +0100 FMM pipers Alastair Dunn and Andrew Carlisle were in good form on 2 February, 2008, when they took the top prizes in Limerick at the 11th annual Irish Piobaireachd Society Championships. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Dunn_And_Carlisle_in_Good_Form_in_Limerick FAF561FA-E407-41BC-9F37-55ACD48AA01B Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:47:49 +0100 Piper Andrew Carlisle was the first FMM solo prize winner of 2008, becoming the second ever winner of the Gordon Duncan Memorial Invitational Solo Piping Competition. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#Andrew_Carlisle_Wins_Gordon_Duncan_Memorial B5872B88-83D7-4DFF-A200-36606181C58B Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:47:26 +0100 After a busy and successful 2007 for Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, the band is happy to announce its schedule of events for 2008. http://www.fmmpb.com/news.htm#FMM_Ready_For_2008 8AD0EC1F-98C0-4B48-AA09-9F55C2557EA2 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:47:03 +0100