RVR Pipes and Drums Association
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Formed in 1899 as part of the Victorian Scottish Regiment, the 5/6RVR Pipes and Drums is now the sole musical support for all battalions of the Royal Victoria Regiment
. These days the 5/6RVR Pipes and Drums operates as a part time professional pipe band.
, other members are derived from other Army Reserve units / parts of the Australian Defence Force,and selected guest players.
, the RVR Pipes and Drums Association Incorporated also supports retired and civilian pipers and drummers that are active members of the Pipe & Drums. Donations to the Association are tax deductible. Distinctive uniforms are provided for retired and civilian members; retired and civilian members wear insignia of The Victorian Scottish Regiment. Retired and civilian members are also covered by insurance that is paid for by the RVR Pipes and Drums Association Incorporated.
. However, as well as soldiers, it has become necessary to involve members of the wider Army, and selected guest players.the Pipes and Drums. Apart from support by the RVR Pipes and Drums Association Incorporated, guest players are not paid for any tuition, rehearsal or performances.
Pipers and drummers who are members of the Australian Army Reserve wear current Australian Army uniforms are paid to learn, rehearse and perform. Learners are provided with tuition from Army reserve members and are able to attend courses conducted by the Defence Force School of Music.
- The Toronto Scottish Regiment - via Gordon Alliance - 48th Highlanders of Canada
- via Gordon Alliance - Cape Town Highlanders Regiment
- via Gordon Alliance
Royal Victoria Regiment
The Royal Victoria Regiment is an Infantry Regiment of the Australian Army, consisting of two battalions, the 5th/6th Battalion and the 8th/7th Battalion.-History:...
. These days the 5/6RVR Pipes and Drums operates as a part time professional pipe band.
Community of Practice
5/6RVR Pipes and Drums is a part time professional pipe band that provides ceremonial support to 5/6 RVR.Some members of 5/6RVR Pipes and Drums are serving Army Reservists from 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment
The 5th/6th Battalion is one of two battalions of the Royal Victoria Regiment, and is an infantry battalion of the Australian Army Reserve. The battalion can trace its lineage back to many units that existed prior to Federation, as well as units that fought during World War I and World War II and...
, other members are derived from other Army Reserve units / parts of the Australian Defence Force,and selected guest players.
RVR Pipes and Drums Association Incorporated
Initially formed in 1999 to supplement funding to enable 5/6RVR Pipes and Drums participation in the 2000 Edinburgh Military TattooEdinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of Military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and International military bands and display teams in the Scottish capital Edinburgh...
, the RVR Pipes and Drums Association Incorporated also supports retired and civilian pipers and drummers that are active members of the Pipe & Drums. Donations to the Association are tax deductible. Distinctive uniforms are provided for retired and civilian members; retired and civilian members wear insignia of The Victorian Scottish Regiment. Retired and civilian members are also covered by insurance that is paid for by the RVR Pipes and Drums Association Incorporated.
Veterans and Civilians
Traditionally, pipers and drummers of 5/6RVR Pipes and Drums have been members of the 5th Battalion, The Victorian Scottish Regiment and later 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment
The 5th/6th Battalion is one of two battalions of the Royal Victoria Regiment, and is an infantry battalion of the Australian Army Reserve. The battalion can trace its lineage back to many units that existed prior to Federation, as well as units that fought during World War I and World War II and...
. However, as well as soldiers, it has become necessary to involve members of the wider Army, and selected guest players.the Pipes and Drums. Apart from support by the RVR Pipes and Drums Association Incorporated, guest players are not paid for any tuition, rehearsal or performances.
Serving Army Reserve Soldiers
It is preferred that pipers and drummers with 5/6RVR Pipes and Drums are serving army reserve members of 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment
The 5th/6th Battalion is one of two battalions of the Royal Victoria Regiment, and is an infantry battalion of the Australian Army Reserve. The battalion can trace its lineage back to many units that existed prior to Federation, as well as units that fought during World War I and World War II and...
Pipers and drummers who are members of the Australian Army Reserve wear current Australian Army uniforms are paid to learn, rehearse and perform. Learners are provided with tuition from Army reserve members and are able to attend courses conducted by the Defence Force School of Music.
Officers of The Association
- Patron: Major General Greg Garde AO RFD QC
- Chairman: WO2 Colin Hughes-Smith
- Deputy Chairman: LTCOL ret Bill Kirkham RFD ED
- Treasurer: CAPT ret Ben Tosseto RFD
- Secretary: LTCOL ret Ed Hawkes RFD
- Committee Members: CAPT Lionel Boxer CD, MAJ Ron Stepnell, John Connard, LTCOL ret Don Blanksby RFD
Alliances
- The Gordon HighlandersThe Gordon Highlanders
The Gordon Highlanders was a British Army infantry regiment from 1794 until 1994. The regiment took its name from the Clan Gordon and recruited principally from Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland.-History:...
- The Toronto Scottish Regiment - via Gordon Alliance - 48th Highlanders of Canada
48th Highlanders of Canada
The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. The regiment is part of Land Force Central Area's 32 Canadian Brigade Group....
- via Gordon Alliance - Cape Town Highlanders Regiment
Cape Town Highlanders Regiment
The Cape Town Highlanders Regiment is a mechanised infantry regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Territorial Army or United States Army National Guard unit.-History:...
- via Gordon Alliance
See also
- The Victorian Scottish Regiment (1898 to 1960)
- Royal Victoria RegimentRoyal Victoria RegimentThe Royal Victoria Regiment is an Infantry Regiment of the Australian Army, consisting of two battalions, the 5th/6th Battalion and the 8th/7th Battalion.-History:...
(1960 to present) - 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria RegimentThe 5th/6th Battalion is one of two battalions of the Royal Victoria Regiment, and is an infantry battalion of the Australian Army Reserve. The battalion can trace its lineage back to many units that existed prior to Federation, as well as units that fought during World War I and World War II and...
(amalgamaged from 5th Bn and 6th Bn in 1982) - Australian Army ReserveAustralian Army ReserveThe Australian Army Reserve is a collective name given to the reserve units of the Australian Army. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, the reserve military force has been known by many names, including the Citizens Forces, the Citizen Military Forces, the Militia and, unofficially, the...
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External links
- Official website of 4 Brigade
- aanneil@three.com.au