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Get in step with our drum line and help us raise funds for a matching set of snare drums! The Pipes & Drums of CAL FIRE Local 2881 currently uses a mix of new, second and third-hand drums. The band has progressed, and the membership is increasing to a stage where we need new drums. Additionally, some of our current drums are showing their age and maintenance costs are increasing. Please help the Pipes & Drums meet our goal of funding 6 new Pearl Medalist Pipe Band snare drums and cases – about a $6,000 goal.
While the pipe section of a pipe band typically buys their pipes personally, a pipe section’s sound is actually improved by the small differences in sound produced by a number of different makes of pipes. This is NOT the case with a drum section where the musical goal is to make a whole drum line sound like one instrument. As each make of drum, and even model, has its own unique sound, bringing together a number of different makes and models of drums doesn’t result in the best sound possible. Judges’ comments from our band competitions have proved this to be true. Pipe bands typically purchase all the same drums to ensure uniformity of sound. The Pearl Medalist snare is currently one of the top pipe band snares on the market. Besides that, it is also one of the lightest weight snare drums, which is a major consideration during some of the long events we play.
CAL FIRE Local 2881 supports the Honor Guard and Pipes & Drums unbelievably well. However, the band knows that the Local has had its hands full providing support for our members who were injured or lost their homes these last two mega-fire seasons. This FundRazr is an effort for the band to support our needs while not impacting the efforts of the Local. This effort is being hosted by me, Charlie Martin, as Pipe Major of the Pipes & Drums, and all funds raised will go to the purchase of new drums.
The Pipes & Drums of CAL FIRE Local 2881 strives to be the best band we can be. This year’s competition success proves that we have what it takes. Please help us meet our goal of having a new drum section by our Union Convention in January 2016!
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