An evening to celebrate the life of a truly exceptional person. There will be a silent auction, raffle and a 50/50 draw. All proceeds from the evening will go to Tom’s family. There will music throughout the evening. If you would like to play, please send a message to scotty_44@live.com and justin.purvis@ucdsb.on.ca. Payment for auction […]
Highland on the Rideau takes place in Smiths Falls on June 24th. The event features: Free admission Free parking Amateur solo piping and drumming events Pipe band competitions for grades 3 through 5 Massed bands 78th Fraser Highlander of Ottawa Musket Squad demonstration Kids splash pad and play structures A variety of Scottish and other […]
With heavy hearts, the PPBSO Ottawa Branch extends its condolences to the family and friends of Tom Brown, who passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Tom was 40 years old. Tom was a professional soloist, certified adjudicator, pipe major, and teacher. Upon his appointment as Pipe Major of the Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and […]
Thank you to all that participated in the 2017 Ottawa Indoor Highland Games in Kemptville on April 29th. The day saw nearly 100 solo competitors compete in 23 events, followed by quartet and band competitions in the afternoon. This brings to a close the Branch’s 46th season, which also saw a closely contested Knockout Series, […]
Hello all! Here is the order of play for both the solo and band events at the 2017 PPBSO Ottawa Branch Indoor Games. When: Saturday, April 29, 2017. 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 […]
Roddy MacLeod Workshops and 2017 Glengarry Cup Thanks to all that took part in the recent workshops and recital with Roddy MacLeod. Without your support, the Branch would not be able to put on these events. Congratulations to this year’s Glengarry Cup winner Matt MacIsaac! Full results can be found here on pipes|drums. 2017 Ottawa […]
On Sunday April 30th at 2 pm, the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers will hold their annual fundraiser, ‘A Capital Celtic Concert’, at Dominion-Chalmers Church, 355 Cooper Street at O’Connor. They will be joined by the Canadian Forces Central Band, the Capital City Chorus, and the MacLeod Fiddlers and Dancers. This year’s Concert is in […]
Roddy MacLeod in Ottawa – April 8th and 9th Join us April 8th and 9th for a weekend of workshops with Roddy MacLeod! Roddy MacLeod MBE is one of Highland piping’s most distinguished and influential individuals. He is a decorated soloist, former Pipe Major of the Scottish Power Pipe Band, current Pipe Major of the Spirit […]
The final round of the PPBSO Ottawa Branch knock-out series were held recently on Saturday March 4th and our series champions were crowned. The judges for the evening were Kenny Constable for the drumming and Andrea Boyd who judged the piping and provided a very entertaining recital to cap the evening off. Once again, we […]
The PPBSO Ottawa Branch is pleased to offer a weekend of workshops with Roddy MacLeod. Roddy MacLeod MBE is one of Highland piping’s most distinguished and influential individuals. He is a decorated soloist, former Pipe Major of the Scottish Power Pipe Band, current Pipe Major of the Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band, and he currently serves as […]
