James is the youngest Pipe Major to lead a band to victory at this level. In 1998 at 21yrs of age James took WAPOL to Glasgow and won the World Pipe Band Championship in Grade 2 on the bands first attempt. In 1997 James was promoted to Pipe Major and lead the WA Police Pipe Band for 11 years. On joining the WA Police Pipe Band, James soon worked his way through to Leading the band forward to its most successful years to date. In 1996 James left Victoria to persue a carrier in Western Australia and joined the Western Australia Police Service. His standard improved dramatically and learnt the finer points of bagpipe set up and tuning from the world best sound men, Robert Crozier & Ross Bates. James retuned from Scotland and joined the Victoria Police Pipe Band, where he was subjected to the highest standard available in the country. Two years later James was playing at his first World Championships in Grade One in 1994. James joined the Moorabbin City Pipe Band at 11yrs old and as a 14 year old was the Pipe Major for 2 years, due to Bill becoming ill. James was taught by the late William Bruce, an excellent teacher who was responsible for many of the talented youth that came through Victorian bands in his time. James started piping in Victoria Australia after emigrating from Fort William, Scotland. Profiles:- James Cowie - Piping Professional Its the quality of the performance that you will look back on, and we at Ozscot make no mistake in providing value for money. Ozscot guarantee you will not be disappointed Through this website you have access to Western Australia's most experienced musicians who currently perform at the highest level in competition around the world.
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