Meet the Band
Grade 3 Band
Pipe Major Ross Morrill
Ross has been piping since the age of 5. He was taught by his father Andrew Morrill. He played with the Utah Pipe Band through his teenage years, serving as the P/M for the Grade 4 unit. He played with the Grade 1 Triumph Street Pipe Band in 2008 and 2009, which was the band's debut performance at the World Chamionships, where they took 13th in the final. Ross was appointed as the P/M with Wasatch & District in Spring of 2010, relieving his father, Andrew, at this post.
Pipe Sergeant Justin Howland
Justin began piping at a very early age. He was taught by Dave Barclay, who founded the Utah Pipe Band. Justin also served as P/M for the grade 4 unit of this band. Justin has played with the Grade 1 Prince Charles Pipe Band, and more recently with the Grade 1 Triumph Street Pipe Band in 2008 and 2009. Justin was instrumental in the formation of the WDPB in 2004, and was appointed as the P/S in Spring of 2010.
Drum Sergeant Mike Postma
Mike has been involved in Scottish drumming since the age of 15. He played with the Utah Pipe Band for 9 years, serving as D/S for his last 3 years with that group. He then aided in the founding of the Wasatch & District Pipe Band in 2004. Mike has also performed with many non-Scottish groups, including the Univerisity of Utah Percussion Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Philharmonia, Jazz Ensemble, and Drumline.
Emeritus P/M Andrew Morrill
Andrew has been piping since the age of 14. He began playing with the Utah Pipe Band, rose to the position of Pipe Major, and served for 20 years in this position. Andrew was elected as the P/M upon the formation of the Wasatch and District Pipe Band in 2004. He has served as the branch president for the Great Basin branch of WUSPBA (Western United States Pipe Band Association) and as the president of WUSPBA for 4 years. In spring of 2010, Andrew recommended that his son Ross be transitioned in as Pipe Major for the group. Andrew continues to serve on the music committee and carries more piping students than any other 4 teachers combined.
Grade 4 Band
G4 P/M Doug Hunter
Doug was elected P/M of the newly-formed grade 4 unit of the WDPB in 2008, and has guided this new band to early success and prize finishes.
G4 P/S Marc Pehkonen
Mark was elected P/S of the newly-formed grade 4 unit of the WDPB in 2008.
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