Yearly Archives: 2008

Veteran bagpiper to lead Orland Park’s winter lessons

After several weeks of learning finger placement, note value and timing, the students in Terry McHugh’s bagpipe class advanced to their first tune, “Amazing Grace.” Each of the students in McHugh’s fall class with the Orland Park Recreation Department took … Continue reading

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Mobile App News » Blog Archive » iPiper music

  It was bound to happen sooner or later – bagpipes on the iPhone. I will comment on the program once it actually appears on the iTunes Application Store – Stay Tuned !   Description:   The Great Highland Bagpipe … Continue reading

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New York Piping and Drumming School – Discount until Jan 1

New York Piping and Drumming School   We have our first overseas piping and drumming school coming up in New York 16th – 20th February 2009. So book your place before 1st January for an early bird discount!    16th – 20th … Continue reading

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Executive Director Search – College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts Canada

College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada Executive Director Search Summerside, Prince Edward Island (Canada) The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada (Summerside Prince Edward Island), a world-class educational institution and visitor attraction centre, has … Continue reading

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Akron Ohio News – Hoban Pipers signaling new sound

  Archbishop Hoban High School’s music program is marching to the beat of a slightly different sound with the formation of the Bagpipe Corps — the Hoban Pipers Pride.   The corps, started last year by Brother Phillip Smith, the … Continue reading

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Bagpipe Playing Santa

CHRISTMAS shoppers were in for a double treat on Saturday when a bagpipe playing Santa and his elfin helper took to the streets of Bexhill to play cheery music and distribute chocolates. Many people came out of shops to enjoy … Continue reading

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Bagpipe busker arrested for ‘distressing’ music | Confessions of a Recovering Pharisee

  Police told Shaun Cartwright, 38, his piping had annoyed members of the public and detained him for a breach of the peace. His bagpipes were seized as he was handcuffed and driven to a police station, although he was later … Continue reading

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Animated Christmas Lights – Bagpipes Merry Christmas

Animated Christmas Lights – Bagpipes Merry Christmas – The funniest videos clips are here Streaming Video – Animated Christmas Lights – Bagpipes Merry Christmas – Metacafe – Strimoo.com.

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3-D cube bagpipe case – by maharg | LumberJocks.com :: woodworking community

COOL HAND MADE BAGPIPE CASE The veneer cubes on the top are from satinwood, english brown oak and white oak. the box is made from 1/2” birch plywood veneered with sapelle. the inside is velvet lined with a marquertry picture … Continue reading

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The Bagpipe Boy

Jacob Minogue is “the bagpipe boy” at Colonial Forge High School, a red-haired, fair-skinned Irish lad who loves the classic sound of this ancient instrument. The 16-year-old has been taking bagpipe les-sons for almost four years. He studied for a … Continue reading

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85 glorious years for Kilrea Pipe Band

KILREA Pipe Band is celebrating its 85 anniversary. Members and friends met in Kilrea Orange Hall to mark the very special milestone for an anniversary meal. After an excellent dinner, there was time to reminisce about years gone by. Band … Continue reading

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Pipers add a skirl to concert – Perthshire Advertiser

WORLD champion pipe band, the Bucksburn and District Junior Pipe Band, has confirmed that it will perform with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra in Perth Concert Hall on Saturday evening. This is the only time this year that the two giants … Continue reading

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Blessing of the tartans – SGVTribune.com

It’s that time of the year again: Get out your tartans, it’s St. Andrew’s Day. Actually, St. Andrew’s Day was on Nov. 30. But proud Scots in the Valley will have another chance this Sunday, Dec. 7, to celebrate the … Continue reading

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Ally is the RAF’s top solo piper – Northern Times

Corporal Ally MacDonald, originally from Altnaharra and now stationed at RAF Lossiemouth, entered this year’s championships as a soloist and came away as the RAF solo champion piper 2008. The award is given to the individual with the best combined … Continue reading

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Artist of the week: James Ruhf — themorningcall.com

Why do bagpipers always march when they play? Theyre trying to get away from the sound, too James Ruhf happily shares bagpipe jokes. Although some people poke fun at the pipes, they are loved by many. Ruhf has been a … Continue reading

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The Campagna Center’s 38th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend

In their 38th year as host of the Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, The Campagna Center is proud to launch Alexandria’s holiday season with the fresh scent of heather and the festive melody of bagpipes throughout the quaint streets of Old … Continue reading

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Funny Bagpipe Jokes

Q: Why do bagpipers walk when they play? A: To get away from the noise. Q: What’s the only thing worse than a bagpiper? A: Good question. We’re still trying to find out too. Bagpipes (noun) – I understand the … Continue reading

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How not to play the pipes at a wedding

“This video demonstrates why not to approach the hiring of a bagpiper as an exercise in price-shopping for the low bid.  Ownership of a kilt and bagpipe does not a piper make.”   YouTube – Wedding.

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Roddy Macleod Piobaireachd Website has 3 new Tunes !

  The Canntaireachd and Music Writer files for 3 more tunes have now been added to the site.   Lament for Red Hector of the Battles Sir James MacDonald of the Isles Lament Lament for the Viscount of Dundee   … Continue reading

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redpipes – das Instrument – der Dudelsack – die elektronische Bagpipe

redpipe – an electronic bagpipe suitable for stage performance Equipped with a qualitiy chanter from McCallum Bagpipes, combined with unique electronics and a pressure sensitive leather bag, the redpipe provides the look and feel of a real bagpipe. Stuart Cassells, … Continue reading

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