MAUREEN BARNETT

Pipe Major

                1. Birthplace?  Glasgow, Scotland.

                2. Year joined the band? 2002.

                3. Instrument? 1960ish McPherson Pipes.

                4. Other bands played with?  W.A. Irish Pipe Band, City of Gosnells Pipe Band and Armadale City Pipe Band.

                5. Major band achievements? Winning Grade 3 Australians 1996 with Armadale City Pipe Band.

                6. Musical influences?  Firstly my father who encouraged us to learn and appreciate all kinds of music. June and
                                                        Bill Corcoran who first taught me the pipes in the W.A Irish.   Paul Fleay Pipe Major of Armadale. 
                                                        Neil McDonald who helped Armadale  win 1996 Australian Championships and my husband Ken 
                                                        who loves music.

                7. Favourite pipe band/s? Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, Coastals of course and Trinity College.

                8. Favourite pipe tune/s? Highland Wedding.

                9. Favourite Movie/s? Four Weddings and a Funeral.

                10. Favourite TV show/s? Creature Comforts.

                11. Favourite saying?  “I’ll think about it."

                12. Goals?  Play in Grade 3 Australian Champions again.  Play my pipes in Scotland.
 

"Pipe Major Maureen Barnett has constantly given so much of her time, patience and perseverance to create
a strong, dedicated and hugely enthusiastic pipe corp.   We are very proud to have her lead our band into international competition
and with her knowledge and skill of piping, we are confident of achieving an high standard of playing throughout the entire band."

M. Carrell

Coastal Scottish Pipe Band WA 2006