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 […]
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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 […]
Reminder: Knockout this Saturday, and more PDQB Initiative Information
Knockout Contest Join us for the first event of the 2019-20 Knockout series, which gets underway this Saturday! Categories A Piping – Two 6/8 Marches A Drumming – MSR B Drumming – 6/8 March 40+ Drumming – 2/4 March Joe Kiah will be our drumming judge, and our piping judge and recitalist will be Ed […]
Updates: September 28th Knockout and PDQB Initiative
Knockout Contest We’re looking forward to getting the 2019-20 Knockout series underway on Saturday, September 28th. Our drumming judge will be Joe Kiah, and our piping judge and recitalist for the evening will be Ed Bush. Ed was recently inducted into the Brockville and Area Music and Performing Arts Hall of Fame. You can read […]
September Knockout Sign Up, Prizewinners, and Breabach in Eastern Ontario
September Knockout The 2019-20 Ottawa Branch Knockout series kicks off on Saturday, September 28th. The evening will feature: A Piping – Two 6/8 Marches A Drumming – MSR B Drumming – 6/8 March 40+ Drumming – 2/4 March Sign up for the Knockouts The draw for the first event will be in reverse order of […]
2019-2020 Knockout Series and Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme
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 […]
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. […]