Tempo and Tradition A Diamond Jubilee Celebration Senior officers from the RCMP, representatives from Embassies and other VIP’s will be in attendance joining with our May Court family. The concert will be worthy of a Royal celebration. There will be lots of piping and drumming, dancing, championship fiddle playing and singing that will inspire. The [...]
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It is with deep regret that we announce the death of James Gray on February 15, 2012, aged 35, after a lengthy struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. James’ piping career included the Ogilvy Pipe Band, the Air Command Pipes and Drums, Rob Roy Pipe Band, the Band of [...]
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Request for Raffle Donations Organizers of the Ottawa Branch Knockout Competitions are requesting donations for raffle items. Any size and value would be appreciated. The raffles help to off-set the higher cost of the new venue so please be generous! If you wish to help out, please contact James or Susan: secretary@ppbso-ottawa.org
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Mòd Chanada 2012 When: Friday, June 8th, 2012 – Sunday, June 10th, 2012 Friday, June 8th – Speaking/Oral/Drama events (pm) Saturday, June 9th – Singing / Choral / Instrumental / Art / Dance (TBC) / CD Launch (evening) Sunday, June 10th – Singing workshop (am) / Mòd Ceilidh (pm) Where: Will be announced shortly (Hoping [...]
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The Canadian Forces Music Branch Announces auditions for the following Regular Force musician positions: Flute French Horn Bass Trombone Pop Vocals* Cello Bagpipes Clarinet Oboe Saxophone Trumpet Euphonium Tuba Keyboard (piano) Violin Electric Bass Guitar* Percussion (Drum Set Specialty) Pipe Band Drums *Secondary instrumental skills would be considered an asset Starting salary of $53,712 Full [...]
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Bill Livingstone has confirmed that he will adjudicate the upcoming Ottawa Branch Canadian Content Competition to be convened February 18, 2012 at the Navy Officers’ Mess at 78 Lisgar St. in Ottawa. In addition, an over 40 Medley contest will also be held. Mr. Livingstone has had a long distinguished competition career winning many solo [...]
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It is with great sadness and shock that we relay the news of the passing of Keegan Melville. Keegan was just eighteen years of age, but had played with Arnprior McNabb Pipes and Drums for many years and also competed as a solo drummer. There will be a wake on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 [...]
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Good Company, Piping, and Meat Pies. What More Could One Ask For? The Eagle Pipers’ Society was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland by John A. MacLellan, George Stoddart, and Pat Sandeman at the Eagle Bar (now the Ensign Ewart) in 1960. The Society would meet informally to enjoy a bevy and of course some light music [...]
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Information on Pipers & Pipe Band Society 2011 Annual General Meeting Saturday December 3rd, 2011 1:00 pm at Campbellville Lions Club Hall 42 Main St.S. Campbellville, ON Additional information files below: PPBSO By-Law #2 – signed by 3 PPBSO Branch Input Received for December 3, 2011 AGM PPBSO 2011 RULEBOOK – January [...]
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The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band presented their 10th annual Celtic concert ‘Scotland Tonight’ at the Bronson Centre on Sunday, November 20. The band was joined this year by their friends in the Katharine Robinson School of Dance, singer Neil McDaniel, Gaelic Choir Ar n-Oran, from Scotland, Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop, and the MacCulloch School [...]
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