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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
A grand evening was had on Saturday night, with a special edition of the Ottawa Branch Knockout series. The “A” Piping contestants battled for the Canadian Content Contest trophy, while the winner of the “B” Piping was awarded the Major Archie Cairns Cup. At the end of the night we were treated to a recital […]
Ottawa Indoor Highland Games Registration Registration for the Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games is now open! The games will take place in Kemptville on Saturday, May 4th. Entries will close two weeks in advance (Saturday, April 20th). New for 2019 PPBSO Champion Supreme Points for solo events As announced at the last Knockout, PPBSO Champion Supreme points […]
The PPBSO Ottawa Branch extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Judy Booth, who passed away suddenly in the OC Transpo bus collision on Friday, January 11th. Judy was a tenor drummer in a number of Ottawa area pipe bands over the years, including the Sons of Scotland, Ottawa Police, RCMP, […]
January 12th Knockout Results Twenty-two competitors and a large audience braved the cold on January 12th to attend the fourth Knockout event of the 2018-19 season. Our three events, B, C, and 40+ piping were adjudicated by Alan B. Clark, who entertained the crowd with a recital following the contests. Knockout Results Results: “40+” Piping […]
