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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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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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Shaw. John was the lead drummer in the Air Command Pipes and Drums for some years and after his retirement was active with other bands in the Ottawa valley. He also was very active as a drumming teacher. John will be missed by many. [...]
Read MoreIrish Music Ottawa presents: Paddy Keenan with Andy Hillhouse – 26 November 2011 – 8PM (Doors 7PM) Irish Music Ottawa is pleased to present the legendary uillean piper Paddy Keenan, on the evening of Saturday 26 November at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave (about 1 km west of Westboro Village, off [...]
Read MoreMELLON, John Joseph (Jack), CD Died peacefully at home on 12 Nov 2011 at the age of 82 surrounded by family. Devoted and loving husband of Joan. Father of Michelle (Mike), James (Patricia). Step father of Cathy, Lynda, Wendy (Tim), and Andrina (Jim). Grandfather of eleven and great grandfather of one. Brother of Owen (Carol) [...]
Read MoreAn Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa is hosting a Mòd Canada event November 19, 2011. Competitions run from 11am to noon for smallpipes and chanter. A set of John Walsh smallpipes will be available for those that don’t own a set but wish to compete in an MSR. Some nice prizes are available for participants so come [...]
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