The Black Watch And The Band Of The Scots Guards To Perform At Kentucky Center | Events

From Jaqueline Brill

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiments of Scotland and The Band of the Scots Guards will be performing at Whitney Hall on Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $27. Call The Kentucky Center Box Office at 584-7777, toll free at (800) 775-7777, or visit www.kentuckycenter.org. Kentucky Center Member tickets can be purchased by calling the Member Hotline; MembersFirst ($100-499 donors), call (502) 562-0144, and CenterCircle Members ($500+) call (502) 562-0195. Please call (502) 562-0111 (V), or email access@kentuckycenter.org for information about the range of accessibility services we offer to enhance your performance experience.
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FACTS:
• Scotland's Pipe and Drums of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion is an elite military regiment whose history stretches back almost three centuries. The precise origins of the group is unknown, however in 1716 a small band of 'hautboys' existed. The band grew in strength during the early part of the 19th century, and by 1838 could boast some 32 performers. Throughout the 19th century the band expanded, until in 1888 there was an establishment of 44. The Pipe and Drums of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion now travels the world, and in recent years has visited Australia, Bermuda, South Korea, France, Switzerland, Italy and of course Scotland.
• In the silence of an early morning, one hears the tap tap tap of the snare drum and the lonely call of bagpipes ringing through the Highland air -- a call to arms or adventure. For one night only, the band of the Black Watch and the Royal Regiments of Scotland and The Band of the Scots Guards will transport audiences to a time of high pride in Scotland with a diverse musical program that reflects their history and martial spirit.

LINKS:
• Read more about the Black Watch and the Band of the Scots Guards here and here. 
• View videos of the Black Watch and the Band of the Scots Guards on YouTube here.