Following our very successful 2010 season
in MWPBA Grade 5 (taking 1st place in 4 out of 5 contests
so far, including the US Open Championship at Alma), Tunes
of Glory intends to petition for upgrade to Grade 4. We
also plan on fielding a novice band in Grade 5 in 2011.
We are looking for additional pipers and drummers to
supplement each band, including in particular a second bass
player.
Tunes of Glory is a great "teaching band" based in
Warrenville,
Illinois, in
the western suburbs of Chicago. We receive regular
professional instruction from Adrian Melvin and Jim Sim.
Full details about the band can be found at
http://www.tunesofglory.org,
or please email me directly at pipemajor@tunesofglory.org
if you are interested in
joining us or would like more information.
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30th Anniversary Cookout Announcement
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Tunes of Glory is having
a 30th Anniversary
Cookout on
Saturday, Aug. 21st at Cool Acres in Aurora, off Rt. 25
from 1-7pm. Current and past members of Tunes and
family are invited. Please contact Deb at
president@tunesofglory.org
to respond with the # of
people attending. (ASAP) More information to
follow.
Tunes of Glory
competed in the U.S. Championships in Alma, MI over
Memorial Day and was crowned the 2010 U.S Champions at
Grade V. Congratulations to the band!
South Side Irish Parade
Video
The Tunes of Glory
roster comprises
over 30 active pipers and drummers, and a number of
students. The Band performs throughout the far
western Chicago suburbs in many parades, concerts, and
private functions. Players are also available for solo
functions.
The Band rehearses at Warrenville City Hall
each Wednesday
evening 7:30pm-10:00pm, and teaches students
6:00pm-7:30pm. During competition season, additional
rehearsals take place on alternate Monday evenings as
needed.
Tunes of Glory Pipes and
Drums is
competing at Grade V for the 2010 season.
Prospective new members and students are always welcome.
See the Learn to Play
page for further
information.