On 19 and 20 June, the Vienna Pipes and Drums travelled to Scotfest, the 17th Scottish Festival in Goch, Germany, for a fantastic weekend of pipe band and solo competitions. With temperatures soaring throughout the weekend, it was a true test of endurance as well as musicianship—but our members rose to the challenge.
Band Competition
Saturday saw the band compete in three events: Grade 4A March, Grade 4A MSR, and the Open MSR. We were especially proud to welcome two members making their pipe band competition debut, an important milestone for both them and the band. Taking those first steps onto the competition field is never easy, and we are delighted to see new competitors joining our ranks.
Despite the challenging heat, the band delivered three enjoyable performances and gained valuable competition experience that will help us continue to grow as we prepare for future events.
Solo Competitions
Sunday was dedicated to the solo competitions, where seven members represented Vienna Pipes and Drums across a variety of piping and drumming events.
We are delighted to congratulate all of our competitors, with several excellent results:
- 🥇 Markus Edl – 1st Place, Bass Drum 2/4 March
- 🥈 Jake Beck – 2nd Place, Grade 3 MSR
- 🥉 Stefan Linder – 3rd Place, Grade 2 Hornpipe/Jig
- 🥉 Jake Beck – 3rd Place, Grade 3 Slow Air/March
- 🥉 Peter Dobiasch – 3rd Place, Grade 4 Drumming Hornpipe/Jig
- 🥉 Ulrike Haider – 3rd Place, Grade 4 6/8 March
A special shout-out goes to Ulrike Haider, who entered her first-ever solo competition and immediately secured a podium finish – an outstanding achievement and a wonderful reward for all her hard work.
Congratulations to everyone who took part. Competing at any level requires dedication, preparation and courage, and we are proud of every member who represented the band over the weekend.
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