This correspondence is for anyone who has an interest in bagpipes, drums, pipe bands, highland games, etc.
I have often preached to my piping students that you can’t really be a piper unless you begin to develop an understanding of the culture that surrounds the instrument. I’m certain that the same can be said for highland drumming, dance, etc..
Now, I intend to put my money where my mouth is. I am putting together a modest periodical – The Pipers’ Call. Each installment will be a short article about a topic that relates to the piping culture. The topic may involve a personality of piping or drumming. It may be about pipe band music, or about the history of something related to piping. It may answer a question such as, “Why do they always do that at a highland games?†In short, if it relates to piping or drumming, it is a potential topic.
The article shall be:
1. able to be read in about two minutes.
2. no more than a page.
3. distributed on an attached Word Document.
4. absolutely free-of-charge
I might add that I’m doing this for myself, too. There are many things surrounding this instrument that I’ve wondered about. Since I retired from teaching last year, I’ve needed an academic outlet. I will look forward to doing the research. And, I hope that the subscribers will also send ideas for future articles.
Attached is the first installment. This will give you an idea of what it’s all about.
If you would like to be on the email distribution list to receive this, please send me your name and email address and you will be included. I will not use your address for any other purposes. If you should ever care to be dropped from the list, just say the word.
My email address is bagpiperford@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
Ford Dudley
P/M Glendale Police Pipes and Drums