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 […]
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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 […]
2019 Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme Winners and George Sherriff Memorial Invitational
Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme 2019 The Ottawa Branch is proud to announce the Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme winners for 2019. Congratulations to this year’s winners! All awards will be presented at the Ottawa Branch Knockout event on Saturday, November 30th. The evening will include all drumming categories and the MSR contest for A pipers. Awards will be […]
Results: October 26th Knockout
There was a terrific turnout for the most recent Knockout on October 26th. A total of 31 competitors entered across the 40+, C and B categories! The winner of the 2019 P/M Archie Cairns Cup was Robert Macleod and judge Alan Clark played a great set of tunes afterward. The evening began with a Branch […]
Reminder: Branch Event Tomorrow!
October 26th Knockout Contest and AGM Join us for the second event of the 2019-20 Knockout series, which takes place on Saturday, October 26th! The evening will commence with the Branch AGM at 7:30 pm. Categories An order of play will be shared with competitors in advance. B Piping – Air, 6/8 March C […]
Updates: Next Knockout & AGM, PDQB, CG Recruiting, and KPPB Fundraiser
October 26th Knockout Contest and AGM Join us for the second event of the 2019-20 Knockout series, which takes place on Saturday, October 26th! The evening will commence with the Branch AGM at 7:30 pm. Categories B Piping – Air, 6/8 March C Piping – 2/4 March 40+ Piping – 2/4 March Alan Clark will be our […]
Reminders: PDQB Expression of Interest and Branch AGM
PDQB Reminder Expressions of Interest due October 11th A couple weeks ago, we shared information on the PDQB initiative that we are piloting. Based on discussions following our info-session last winter, we are going to proceed with this initiative on a trial basis and start by offering an opportunity for interested piping students to complete PDQB […]
October 14th: Connie Blaney Memorial Youth Pipe Band performing with the Chieftans!
On October 14th, the Connie Blaney Memorial Youth Pipe Band will be performing with the legendary Chieftans at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Former Great Big Sea member Sean McCann will also be playing a couple tunes with the Chieftans. Tickets can be purchased here. Don’t miss out on an evening of great music!
September 28th Knockout Results and Edinburgh Tattoo Film
Knockout Results The first event of the 2019-20 Knockout Series took place on Saturday, September 28th at the HMCS Bytown Naval Officers’ Mess in downtown Ottawa. Hugh Metcalfe won the piping event (two 6/8s), and Gabriel won the drumming (B 6/8 march). Joe Kiah judged the drumming events, with piping judged by Ed Bush. Ed […]