Knockout Series We are pleased to announce dates and tune requirements for the 2019-20 Knockout Series. The Knockouts are a staple in the Ottawa Branch calendar, offering amateur pipers and drummers the opportunity to work on repertoire in advance of the outdoor contest season. Like last year, we have coordinated with the Toronto Branch to […]
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Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal (Canada): Additional Volunteers
Volunteer stewards are needed for the newly invigorated Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal (Canada) Competition organizers are seeking volunteer stewards for both the Gold Medal and the Bar to the Gold Medal which will be held August 2, 2019 in Maxville, Ontario. Preference will be given to previous volunteers of this contest, amateur piobaireachd competitors and […]
Results: 2019 Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games
Thank you to all who participated in the 2019 Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games in Kemptville. The morning saw nearly 100 solo competitors compete across 32 events, followed by an afternoon with 13 quartet and band performances from 10 bands in the eastern Ontario region. Charles-David Mitchell won the Piper of the Day combined title […]
Order of Play and Additional Information: 2019 Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games
Hello everyone! Below please find the order of play and additional information for solo and band events at the 2019 PPBSO Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games. Thank you for registering! Details: When: Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Doors open and solo sign-in begins at 8:00 AM, with the first events beginning at 8:30 AM. Where: St. […]
2019 Indoor Highland Games: Entry confirmation and other reminders
As the registration deadline for the 2019 Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games in Kemptville approaches (April 20th), we’re writing with a few notes and reminders for competitors. We’re looking forward to a great day of piping and drumming competitions! Entry confirmation How can I confirm that I am entered? Once you register, a screen will appear […]
Ed Bush being inducted into the Brockville and Area Music and Performing Arts Hall of Fame
Local piper Ed Bush is being inducted into the Brockville and Area Music and Performing Arts Hall of Fame! A ceremony for Ed and other inductees will take place Thursday, April 18th at 6:00 pm in Brockville. There will be performances by Ed and other inductees, with a reception at the Keystorm Pub afterward. Seating can be […]
2019 Ottawa Indoor Games in Kemptville – FAQs
We’re introducing a couple changes to the Indoor Games in Kemptville this year, and members of the Branch executive have been asked a few questions about that, so we thought it best to put together a FAQs post. Soloists can receive PPBSO Champion Supreme points this year. Does that mean I have register […]
Registration Now Open: Michael Grey Workshop, Saturday April 13th
Registration Is Now Open! Michael Grey, one of the most prolific composers of the pipe band world will be delivering a session before the evening piping contest. On April 13th, Michael will lead a session entitled “Making pipe band music with impact”. This will be a discussion centred on what might be considered when creating […]
Results: 2019 Knockout Final, Piobaireachd Contests, and Upcoming Events!
2019 Knockout Final Results The 2019 Ottawa Branch Knockout Finals took place Saturday, March 9th, with finalists across multiple categories submitted sets of their own choice. Thank you to piping judge Brian Williamson and drumming judge Brendan Kelly, and to all those who participated in the 2018-19 Knockout series. Additional photos from the evening can […]
Join Us on March 9th: Piobaireachd Contest & Knockout Finals
Please join us this Saturday, March 9th for our annual amateur piobaireachd competition and knockout final. Piobaireachd Contest Location: HMCS Bytown Naval Officers Mess, 78 Lisgar St in downtown Ottawa Note: all categories will compete in the first floor dining room Admission: $7 (includes entry into evening Knockouts event) Doors Open: 12:00 pm First Competitor: […]