Orwigsburg & Auburn Memorial Day 2014: Performing in the Town Squares

Performing in the town square, Orwigsburg, PA

For 26 years, we have been one of the bands that participate in Orwigsburg and Auburn, Pennsylvania's (our local towns) Memorial Day parades. In each town we present a little show as well as parading. This year it was hot but breezy and we came in strength. Good show.

Orwigsburg is always early. Nice to avoid the heat.

Tuning up for Auburn.

Giving the program in Auburn. Our drum corps.

Playing a jig.

Marching off. End of a double-header. Linda Loder is the Drum Major.

The Hawk Mountain Highlanders are in our 28th year, have good numbers and strong players. We are always looking for anyone interested in piping or drumming with us. Contact the Pipe Major, Wes Loder at 570-640-2660 or e-mail <MWL2@psu.edu>.

Back to Fairhill

After an absence of five years, a few of us attended the Colonial Highland Gathering at Fairhill Maryland. Beautiful weather and the largest crowds I remember. The group of us went out with the massed bands and had a good time playing with the other bands. As always, the yellow hackles and the balmoral bonnets stand out.

David Weisman, Kristen Egan (hidden), Hutten Moyer and Wes Loder in line with other pipers. Marc Gardiner was also there but in another line.