Introducing...

Craig Potts

My nickname

‘Pottsy’

I play the …….

Bagpipes

I started playing pipes/drums in

2002

My First Lesson was  Where and with whom

The Scots School Bathurst band room.

John B. R. T. Mackenzie

Favourite Tune/s

Susan Macleod / Balmoral Highlanders

What inspired you to learn the pipes/drums?

Watching my school band compete for the first time when I was in year 7. The preparation leading up to the contest gave the members higher order over the rest of the student body!

I started in Hawkesbury City Pipe Band …

January, 2008

How did you become involved with HCPB?

A higher force brought me here.

Previous Pipe bands

The Scots School Bathurst Pipes & Drums

City of Blacktown Pipe Band No. 2

Other musical involvement...

I sing and am learning to play the Pipe Organ.

Other non-pipe Bands I have played with

TSS Stage Band

Nuthin’ too Serious

What’s the best part about being in this band?

The potential; unrestricted by a solid and harmonious past with the order of the band and its members. Also, it has been a smooth transition and I have been made to feel welcome. I also appreciate the amount of co-operation I receive from you all when time comes for me to co-ordinate and execute various practices in preparation for contests.

What do you do when you aren’t playing the pipes/drums?

I keep learning by reading books, networking, and experiencing life’s lessons first hand.

What else is in your drum or pipe case?

An empty pouch of Port Royal and Talli-ho’s. Beef jerky wrapper.

What do you never leave home without

A positive disposition, keys, wallet, and my phone.

Favourite Food

1. Italian

2. Japanese

3. Lebanese

Favourite Drink

1. Colombian Coffee (Black)

2. Asahi Super Dry

3. RemyMartin Grand Cru Champagne Cognac

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?

Everything I do, I like to do with honesty, knowledge, integrity and pride. This is how you build a sound reputation. Having said that, I would like to contribute to HCPB’s success in the coming years and I see myself doing that by assisting learners during scheduled practices and developing my own skills as a musician and a leader. Thank you all for your continuing support and thank you for sharing this vision of Hawkesbury with me!