{"id":854,"date":"2023-10-27T04:16:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T04:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging.pipebandsaustralia.com.au\/tasmania\/?page_id=854"},"modified":"2026-09-20T16:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T06:15:03","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pipebandsaustralia.com.au\/tasmania\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; bg_image=&#8221;860&#8243; bg_image_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; animated_gradient_bg=&#8221;true&#8221; animated_gradient_bg_color_1=&#8221;#243f22&#8243; animated_gradient_bg_speed=&#8221;850&#8243; 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column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]Pipe Bands have been operating in Tasmania since early 1900.<\/p>\n<p>In Launceston, the Caledonian Society and St. Andrews Pipers formed the now oldest still operational Tasmanian Band established in 1933. Other Pipe Bands currently operating in Tasmania can be found below.<\/p>\n<p>Pipe Bands Tasmania conducts a full-band contest annually each February in conjunction with the Richmond Highland Gathering and a 3-round solo mini band competition in May, July and September. An annual workshop weekend is held in each October. 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Five years later, she started learning snare from Brett Staley and has been passionate about pipe band drumming ever since.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Jessie joined Canberra Burns Club Pipe Band in 2005 and later served as drum sergeant for several years. Over the last two decades, Jessie has had the privilege of competing with a wide range of bands. She has competed in every grade, from 4b to grade 1, with bands from Australia, New Zealand and Germany.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Jessie\u2019s primary focus in her pipe band career has been band competitions. Her greatest achievement in this regard was competing three times with Canterbury Caledonia (NZ) in the grade 1 arena at the World Pipe Band Championships.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Besides competitions, Jessie is also passionate about developing musical and entertaining performances. Perhaps her proudest pipe band moment was performing an ambitious drum salute (compete with stick throws and light-up sticks) with Claymore Pipe Band (Germany) to huge applause at Pullman city \u2013 a Wild West-themed tourist town in Bavaria.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Jessie has also been a regular solo competitor. She is dedicated to continually working on improving her playing, and she loves to help others improve their playing where she can. Jessie tutored at the Canberra College of Piping and Drumming for many years. Currently, Jessie tutors at the Mount Carmel School Program, provides tuition to St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band, and regularly tutors at PBT workshops.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Jessie is currently a member of Hobart Highland Pipe Band and is the Drum Sergeant of Tassie Spirit Pipe Band.<\/div>\n[\/team_member][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][team_member image_url=&#8221;1790&#8243; bio_alt_image_url=&#8221;1790&#8243; team_memeber_style=&#8221;bio_fullscreen_alt&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;lazy-load&#8221; team_member_bio_full_html=&#8221;html&#8221; name=&#8221;Susan Males&#8221; job_position=&#8221;Secretary&#8221; social_icon_1=&#8221;fa fa-envelope-o&#8221; social_link_1=&#8221;mailto:tas@pipebandsaustralia.com.au&#8221;]\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Suze joins Pipe Bands Tasmania as secretary. Suze brings over 10 years of experience in managing logistics, admin, travelling and events for pipe bands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Suze has been involved with committees and much more within pipe bands in Tasmania along with dealing with the National association.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/team_member][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][team_member image_url=&#8221;916&#8243; bio_alt_image_url=&#8221;917&#8243; team_memeber_style=&#8221;bio_fullscreen_alt&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;lazy-load&#8221; team_member_bio_full_html=&#8221;html&#8221; name=&#8221;Peter Scales&#8221; job_position=&#8221;Vice Principal Drill &amp; Dress&#8221; social_icon_1=&#8221;fa fa-envelope-o&#8221; social_link_1=&#8221;mailto:drill.dress.tas@pipebandsbandsaustralia.com.au&#8221;]\n<div>Peter has been an active member of the Tasmanian pipe band community for more than 30 years, beginning with the former Tasmanian Pipe Band Association prior to its transition to Pipe Bands Tasmania. His involvement started as a Band Representative for the St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band and later extended to serving as Vice Chairman.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Within the St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band, Peter has contributed in multiple capacities over a long membership dating back to 1978. He has performed as a bass and tenor drummer, served as Drum Major, and held numerous committee roles. His service to the band has been recognised through Life Membership.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Peter has completed all Drum Major courses up to Advanced and Instructors level, as well as Intermediate qualifications in Rules and Administration.<\/div>\n[\/team_member][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in-from-bottom&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][team_member image_url=&#8221;1748&#8243; team_memeber_style=&#8221;bio_fullscreen_alt&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;lazy-load&#8221; team_member_bio_full_html=&#8221;html&#8221; name=&#8221;Joel Solak&#8221; job_position=&#8221;Vice Chair&#8221; social_icon_1=&#8221;fa fa-envelope-o&#8221; social_link_1=&#8221;mailto:joel.solak@pipebandsaustralia.com.au&#8221;]Joel Solak is the Pipe Major of the Derwent Scottish Pipe Band and one of Tasmania\u2019s youngest Pipe Majors. As the state\u2019s first openly gay Pipe Major, he has championed inclusive and progressive leadership within the movement. Since beginning his piping journey at age 10 under Hall of Fame inductee Gary Webb, Joel has developed into a respected performer, educator, and leader within the Australian pipe band community.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside his piping development, Joel undertook formal classical music training, receiving Honours through the Australian Music Examinations Board. This broader musical foundation has informed his disciplined and progressive approach to performance and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Joel has performed nationally and internationally, including at the prestigious Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. His diverse performance experience also includes the opening of Tasmania\u2019s inaugural MONA FOMA festival and appearing on various national televised programs. He regularly collaborates with musicians and has served as a piping tutor for the Tasmania Police Pipe Band, while supporting the delivery workshops and educational programs across Australia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As Pipe Major, Joel has led the Derwent Scottish Pipe Band to state championship success while fostering a progressive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Beyond band leadership, he serves on the National Management Committee of Pipe Bands Australia, contributing to the organisation\u2019s governance, strategic direction, and national development initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>At a national level, Joel has supported the development and implementation of child safety governance frameworks, contributed to the establishment of the Australian Juvenile Championships, and played a key role in the reintroduction of the Summer School Series in its modern form as the Winter Piping &amp; Drumming Retreat.<\/p>\n<p>Joel also took a leading role in wind-up of the McGee Foundation, ensuring its funds were transferred to the Tasmanian Branch of Pipe Bands Australia for the enduring benefit of its members. 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David&#8217;s career within that band grew over 20 years to become one of the senior pipers.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Since moving to Tasmania in early 2024, David has been a piper with St. Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band, Launceston, and has also competed with the Grade 2 City of Melbourne Pipe Band.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>David enjoys working with bands and players who want to grow and focus on development. Early in 2025, David took over as tutor for the Pipes &amp; Drums program at Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>David served as a member of the National Executive Council for the Irish Pipe Band Association and is currently a committee member for St. Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band. David served as Chairperson for Pipe Bands Tasmania for the 2025\/2026 term.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>On a solo level, David has performed as a guest on albums, played for Presidents, Foreign Ambassadors, and dignitaries. 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