Archive for July, 2006
Jul
26
2006
 
King County Fairgrounds hosts 60th annual Scottish Highland GamesPosted by: Pipe Major in News
Experience the traditions and culture of Scotland without even leaving More than 200 bagpipe bands from across the world will gather in Scotland this summer to compete for the World Championships, and area residents will soon get …
… might help. Soon, Olson was in a kilt and standing alongside several
Jul
25
2006
Wooden flute specialist Chris Norman directs the Boxwood Wooden …Posted by: Pipe Major in News
… Chris Norman, the international roster of master teachers and performers ChronicleHerald.ca - Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada - Full Story And Andrea Boyd win’s Young Piper of the year Hello! I’d love to hear from anyone who tried out my smallpipe podcast. I’m running a competition this week for people who have tried it out. Answer a questionnaire and the first 20 people to reply win one of our CDs. Check it out if you’re up for this! Small Piper Website - Full Story :) … Scotsman reported. The bagpipe, in addition to being a very loud instrument, is also an enduring cultural symbol in Scotland. Scottish … I’m Wetootwaag. My show is mainly Bagpiping by myself. I’ve been playing Highland Pipes for about 13 years, and Uilleann pipes for 5. I have musical guests occasionally, and often talk about what I’m drinking, which is generally Scotch…hmmmm scotch. I’ll also Rant in Ojibwe occasionally, but If I’m speaking in Ojibwe, I’m generally just complaining about the clip I’m about to play. … “The underlying noise from buses and fire engines on Princes Street The tests found that the bagpipe peaks at 111 decibels outdoors - slightly louder than a pneumatic drill. But when the pipes are played indoors they peak at a 116 dB, about as loud as a chainsaw. Very loud rock music can reach 150 dB, while a jet airliner taking off peaks at 140 dB.
Check out Vicki Swan’s Podcast Website where you can download a free tutor on playing the Small Pipes. There are MP3 files that accompany the tutor. Very Nice ! Sunday, July 23, 1958 - Ronald McCallum wins both events at Luss, 1958. Pipe Major Ronald McCallum M.B.E., Inveraray. Gold Medallist Inverness and Oban. Piper to the Duke of Argyll. Pipe major. Cousin of Hugh MacCallum.
Fears for the health of bagpipe players have been dismissed as “a load of bunk” by the principal of the College of Piping. Robert Wallace said the dangers of playing the pipes were no greater than those faced by other musicians. And the leading professional piper dismissed claims about a hard-drinking culture as a throwback to music hall days. He was speaking after the publication of the results of a survey by Piper and Drummer magazine. To Scottish-born bagpiper Craig Downie of the intriguingly named Celtic fusion band Enter the Haggis, the group’s namesake food is “the culinary epitome of resourcefulness.” “The Scotch highlanders of old mixed together whatever ingredients they could find — sheep’s stomach, oatmeal, you name it,” Downie said. “And as is often the case of the food of the poor, it eventually became a delicacy…
… Games. Folks also got to see a processional complete with traditional kilts and bagpipe music, and even take in some “stone putt”. …
… THEY have led soldiers into battle and frightened the enemy with their noise, while becoming one of Scotland’s most enduring musical icons. But the skirl of the traditional Scottish bagpipes is now under threat - from health and safety inspectors. Soldiers learning to play the revered instrument have been issued with strict new guidelines aimed at preventing servicemen suffering hearing problems…. … The report into the effects of bagpipe-playing says pipers risk damaging their hearing after just 24 minutes playing outside or 15 minutes in the practice .. Young Piper of the Year 2006 - Andrea Boyd March: The annual games at Tobermory on the isle of Mull on the west side of Scotland: Piobaireachd
March
Strathspey and Reel
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Full Story
This concert will mark the first appearance of the Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band at the pre-worlds concert. The concert is recognised as the premier piping event leading up to the world pipe band championships. Established in 1994, this event has allowed the public and piping community the opportunity to view the top grade one bands perform in a setting other than the competition arena. The “Back to the Future” concert will mark the centenary year of the Band and the composition of the concert will not only reflect back on moments in their history and honour past players and composers, but will also look forward to a bright future. South Bend Tribune - South Bend, IN,USA - Full Story … and sheep dog demonstrations. Bagpipe bands, massed bands and Celtic bands will also be performing. The Highland Games competition … Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA - Full Story … In addition to more than 110 Alpha Company soldiers, the parade will include Lawrenceville police officers and the bagpipe group Atholl Highlander Pikes and … |
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