Request for Raffle Donations Organizers of the Ottawa Branch Knockout Competitions are requesting donations for raffle items. Any size and value would be appreciated. The raffles help to off-set the higher cost of the new venue so please be generous! If you wish to help out, please contact James or Susan: secretary@ppbso-ottawa.org
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Mòd Chanada 2012 When: Friday, June 8th, 2012 – Sunday, June 10th, 2012 Friday, June 8th – Speaking/Oral/Drama events (pm) Saturday, June 9th – Singing / Choral / Instrumental / Art / Dance (TBC) / CD Launch (evening) Sunday, June 10th – Singing workshop (am) / Mòd Ceilidh (pm) Where: Will be announced shortly (Hoping [...]
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Several Ottawa Branch members were recognized in Kansas City at the Winter Storm 2012 Contest. Congratulations go to Colin Clancey of Kingston, Ontario for placing first in the United States Silver Medal Piobaireachd Competition! Adjudicators for this event were Stuart Liddell of Scotland, Bruce Gandy of Canada, and Alastair Dunn of Scotland. Congratulations also to [...]
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The Canadian Forces Music Branch Announces auditions for the following Regular Force musician positions: Flute French Horn Bass Trombone Pop Vocals* Cello Bagpipes Clarinet Oboe Saxophone Trumpet Euphonium Tuba Keyboard (piano) Violin Electric Bass Guitar* Percussion (Drum Set Specialty) Pipe Band Drums *Secondary instrumental skills would be considered an asset Starting salary of $53,712 Full [...]
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Bill Livingstone has confirmed that he will adjudicate the upcoming Ottawa Branch Canadian Content Competition to be convened February 18, 2012 at the Navy Officers’ Mess at 78 Lisgar St. in Ottawa. In addition, an over 40 Medley contest will also be held. Mr. Livingstone has had a long distinguished competition career winning many solo [...]
Read MoreArchie Cairns Cup The new venue, at the Navy Officers’ Mess on Lisgar St., was well attended for the Group B Archie Cairns Cup slow air, 6/8 competition. There was a full roster of 11 pipers and three drummers as well as over 35 spectators. Adjudicators were P/M Allan Clark for piping and Jim Corrigan [...]
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It is with great sadness and shock that we relay the news of the passing of Keegan Melville. Keegan was just eighteen years of age, but had played with Arnprior McNabb Pipes and Drums for many years and also competed as a solo drummer. There will be a wake on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 [...]
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