Since 2006, the PPBSO Ottawa Branch has awarded champion supreme points to amateur solo competitors, and all bands from our area at contests in Eastern Ontario. The final results recognize those pipers, drummers and pipe bands that have had the most overall success during the season at events in our region. Contests included in the […]
The sixth annual Highland on the Rideau was held on Saturday, June 24th. The event, which is organized by the Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band featured solo contests in the morning, followed by afternoon band contests in grades 3 and 5. Band Results Grade 3 Medley Arnprior McNab Grade 3 MSR Arnprior McNab Grade 5 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Another busy night was had in our nations capital at the HMCS Bytown with all categories competing and vying for their spots in the March 4th final. Chris Bell was our drumming judge and Jacob Dicker was our piping judge and recitalist. Results: A-PIPING: Hugh Metcalfe Callum Gauthier Ken Garson Mike Fenton Tim Reid Liam […]
Happy New Year! Thank you to all that joined us for the first Branch event of 2017 on January 7th at the HMCS Bytown Naval Officers Mess. B division pipers competed in a 2/4 March contest, while 40+ pipers played in a Slow Air, 6/8 March event. Both events were judged by Alan Clark, who […]
Another round of the A-grade piping and all drumming events took place this past Saturday in the cozy confines of the HMCS Bytown in downtown Ottawa. Another well attended event with a sizable field of pipers competing for the Allan Quinn trophy for best MSR. The evening’s judges were Andrew Hayes and Chris Bell. Results: […]
Saturday, October 29th saw the B-grade and Over 40 pipers compete in their first round of the branch knock out series. Chris Dodson fulfilled the judging duties with a very fancy pen and excellent penmanship. He also gave a very enjoyable recital on a very resonant bagpipe. The results are as follows: B-Grade: Slow Air […]
