Knockout Series We are pleased to announce dates and tune requirements for the 2018-19 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 […]
Results: Highland on the Rideau in Smiths Falls On Saturday, June 23rd, the Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band hosted the seventh annual Highland on the Rideau. The day included morning solo contests, followed by afternoon contests for Juvenile, Grade 5 and Grade 3 bands. Congratulations to all! Results are available via the link below. Results: […]
The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa will be hosting their annual Canada Day celebration downtown at the Cartier Square Drill Hall. Please see the poster for more details:
Join the Ottawa Highlanders Pipes and Drums for a Pub Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 2nd! Hosting an event that you would like to share with the piping and drumming community in Eastern Ontario? Email us with information on events that might be of interest to pipers and drummers in the region!
Thank you to all that participated in the 2018 Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games in Kemptville. The morning saw nearly 100 solo competitors compete across 28 events, followed by an afternoon with 17 quartet and band performances from 11 bands in the eastern Ontario region. Mike Fenton won the Piper of the Day combined title […]
Hello everyone! Here are the orders of play for solo and band events at the 2018 PPBSO Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games. When: Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Doors open and solo sign-in begins at 8:00 AM, with the first events beginning at 8:30 AM. Where: St. Michael’s Catholic High School, 2755 Highway 43 (west of […]
As the registration deadline for the 2018 Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games in Kemptville approaches, we’re writing with a few notes and reminders for competitors. We’re looking forward to a great day of piping and drumming competitions! PPBSO grades: The games is unsanctioned, but competitors are expected to compete in their PPBSO (or affiliate organization) […]
In light of the large winter storm headed toward central and eastern Ontario, the Branch executive has decided to cancel this weekend’s Glengarry Cup professional MSR contest. While some of the latest models predict a lull in precipitation for Saturday evening, nearly half of our competitors will be travelling long distances earlier in the day […]
Glengarry Cup Join us for the 2018 Glengarry Cup, taking place Saturday, April 14th at the RCAF Officers’ Mess in downtown Ottawa. This professional invitational event features an own-choice MSR contest. This year’s judge is Michael Grey. Michael will play a few tunes after the competition! Pipers invited to compete include: Andrea […]
2011 Marrs “2011 Marr African blackwood bagpipes, $1000. Plain turned with imitation ivory. Includes Hardie ABW chanter, bag cover, Balance Tone drones, Gibson water trap, Moose valve, new Gilmour reed, hard case. $1000. Contact: Jill at jwylie@ripnet.com or cell 613-266-8410.” 1950-60s Hardies “Circa 1950-60’s. The chanter is a Hardie, the drones are African Blackwood and […]
