Notes in Time
If nothing else, a Pipe Major has to be a good communicator.
- "By the right, quick, march!"
- "Form a circle."
- "Practice your tunes."
- "Call time is 2 PM on Saturday."
The amount of communicating is endless, as is the forms that communication can take. I do my best to keep all Band members apprised of upcoming gigs, competitions, uniform requirements, etc. I use verbal, non-verbal, visual, and electronic means to get the word out...lots of email!
A former piper in the UCR Pipe band, Clark Sholts, once observed, "A day without an email from Mike is like a day without sunshine."
So just in case you don't already hear enough from me, I am kicking off a newsletter, Notes in Time, as a way of connecting primarily with the supporters of the Band, but also with the wider world. The newsletter will feature a Band member each month so our fans can get to know us better. I will also provide reminders on gigs, highland games, and social events. Articles about all aspects of piping and drumming will be included along with lots of pictures.
Here's a teaser, the front page of Notes in Time.
Volume 1, Issue 1 will be published electronically tomorrow, Friday 01FEB13. Please let me know if you didn't get a copy and I will add you to my distribution list.
Cheers!
