Here's your chance!

The Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums are looking for new members.

The locals were one of eight bands to take part in the annual Berry Celtic Festival at the weekend.

Beautiful weather and great entertainment were again the feature of the festival.

The Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums played a moving tribute to founding member Les Pascoe, who passed away on Anzac Day.

Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums secretary Carmen Gauci said the band is looking for new members.

"The band is open to all ages," Ms Gauci said "however our youngest participant must be 10-years-old.

"It's a great activity and is really a very inexpensive hobby and a great way to learn a musical instrument and get some musical tuition."

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All equipment, uniforms and some instruments are provided.

"Our junior, learner pipers are usually taught separately," Ms Gauci said "however at this stage we are at capacity for junior members and are just taking expressions of interest.

"We have facilities for beginner drummers and adult learners.

"There is a music theory side, so you can also learn how to read music which helps with other instruments as well.

"The bagpipes can be a challenge to play. There is the need for dedication and commitment, which is why it is great to get started when you are younger.

"It's not impossible to learn when you are older but it can be a challenge."

It usually takes participants about a year to perfect before they can play with the band.

The Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums meets each Monday from 7pm in Nowra. Each session lasts for around one to one and a half hours.

The band currently has more than a dozen active members but is always on the lookout for more.

And if you don't want to actually play, there is the capacity to be involved as a volunteer and other support roles.

For more information contact the Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums via its Facebook page.

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