Registration is now open for many Branch events taking place this winter and spring! NEW – Solo Bass and Tenor Contests – February 29th We’re proud to launch a new amateur solo bass and tenor contest. When: Saturday, February 29th @7:30 pm before the evening’s Knockout Final Where: HMCS Bytown Naval Officers’ Mess – 78 […]
POSTPONED: January 11th Knockout
Due to the strong and unpredictable winter storm system approaching Southern and Eastern Ontario tomorrow afternoon/evening, the Branch has chosen to postpone tomorrow’s Knockout contest. The plan is to move tomorrow’s events to the afternoon of February 1st, after which there will be a dinner break. We will then proceed with the other contests originally […]
Bill Fairlie, 1942 – 2020
The PPBSO Ottawa Branch extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bill Fairlie, who passed away following a short illness on January 4th, 2020. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Bill was a long time piper with the Air Command (later known as RCAF) Pipes and Drums, joining in 1992, and since 2013 had […]
Upcoming Knockout on Saturday January 11th
January 11th Knockout. The 4th event of the 2019/2020 Knockout series, and first of the new decade, will be held this coming weekend Saturday, January 11th, and will feature piping from the 40+, C, and B grades. Our judge for the evening will be Allan MacKenzie. Tune requirements are: 40+ – Air, 6/8 march (minimum […]
November 30th Knockout Results.
Knockout Results The 3rd event of the 2019/2020 Knockout series was held this past weekend Saturday, November 30th. After a fantastic evening of music 1st places were awarded to Liam Melville (Piping A), Owen Yateman (Drumming B), and Christine Brewer (Drumming C). Our judges for the evening were Bob Worrall and Chris Bell. Mr. Worrall […]
Saturday November 30th Knockout, and 2019 Champion Supreme Awards
Knockout and Champion Supreme Awards Join us for the third event of the 2019-20 Knockout series, which takes place on Saturday November 30th! The evening will commence at 7:30. Categories A Piping – MSR A Drumming– 2 6/8s B Drumming– 2/4 March C Drumming – 2/4 March (2 parts) 40+ Drumming – 1 6/8 […]