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Category Archives: Competition
The Black Bear, Bagpipe Lessons by PM Bill Robertson
The Black Bear is a popular tune and was recently requested by a piper through my website. It is a small two parted tune, yet some of the clarity and timing especially in the second part is not easily interpreted … Continue reading
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World Pipe Band Championships on Homecoming road this summer | Music | STV Entertainment
The World Pipe Band Championships is heading out on tour for the first time this year as part of Scotland’s Homecoming celebrations, paying a visit to some of the summer’s top events. The Homecoming Scotland Road to the Worlds will … Continue reading
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Valentia are top Munster pipers Lifestyle, frontpage – Kerryman.ie
WITH their tartans billowing in the breeze and sounding, as Pipe Mayor Owen McCrohan so aptly put it – “like the 8th Argylls” – the Valentia Pipe Band marched proudly through the streets of Cashel, Co. Tipperary, after winning the … Continue reading
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Oran Mor Pipe Band – News and Blog: RSPBA upgrades OMPB to Grade 1
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association – host of the World Pipe Band Championships each year — has recently decided to upgrade Oran Mor to Grade 1 for the 2009 season. In 2008, the band competed in Grade 1 in … Continue reading
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Pipe band in awards dilemma « Deadline Press & Picture Agency
A CHAMPIONSHIP winning pipe band is facing an unenviable dilemma – after being double booked to play in front of the Queen and make an appearance at the Brit Awards the same night. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are in … Continue reading
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On-the-beat copper
A Timaru policeman won’t be walking the beat this August he’ll be keeping it instead at one of the world’s biggest music festivals. Constable Ian Ireland is set to perform at the 2009 Edinburgh Military Tattoo as part of the … Continue reading
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Brothers scoop Ulster drumming titles – Ballymoney Today
TWO talented Ballymoney brothers have scoop Ulster titles in pipe band drumming. Recently Aaron McLean of Greengage Cottages in the town retained his Ulster Solo Junior drumming title along with his little brother John who won the Ulster U14 drum … Continue reading
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Baltimore Bagpipe/Celtic Music Examiner: Can you hear the pipes a-callin?
The focus of the Highland Games is, of course, the bagpipes! And there will be many bagpipers and drummers walking around the games area. For these contestants, the entirety of their day will include practicing with their band, participating in … Continue reading
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Inveraray Solo Results at The National Piping Centre
Under 14 March 1st Connor Sinclair 2nd Ciaran Sinclair 3rd Ian Wilson 4th Craig Barbour 5th Billy Stewart 6th Rebecca Tierney Full Results Click Here - Inveraray Solo Results at The National Piping Centre.
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Northern Exposure – April 4, 2009
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland are bringing their exciting show “Northern Exposure” to the Empire Theatre in Eden Court Inverness on Saturday 4th April. This concert will be their first ever performance in Inverness! This will be a … Continue reading
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Welcome to the EUSPBA Southwest Region: Woodlands Results
Twenty-three pipers from four states participated in the Woodlands Solo Piping Competition this past Saturday – enough to keep judges Jimmy Bell and Mike Cusack via Welcome to the EUSPBA Southwest Region: Woodlands Results.
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Welcome to the EUSPBA Southwest Region: San Antonio Games and Piping Contest
San Antonio is home to one of the most enjoyable locations of any Highland games in our region. This year it is scheduled for the weekend of April 4-5, with a sanctioned solo piping competition held on Saturday, April 5. … Continue reading
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On the Day – Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band
On the Day GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. It’s the World Pipe Band Championships — 8000 musicians from 16 countries. All on one day. This year a new group joins the battle of the bands. Calling themselves The Spirit of Scotland, the world’s … Continue reading
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Stuart Highland Pipe Band is coming to town – Chelmsford, MA – Chelmsford Independent
   The Stuart Highland Pipe Band, the premier bagpipe organization in Massachusetts which plays a concert at the Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center in March, may have only been formed in 1964, but the tradition of bagpipe … Continue reading
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THE METRO CUP
Results for Metro cup 2009Â via THE METRO CUP.
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The Ceòl Na Pìoba Solo Bagpipe Competition Blog: One Day Competition
One Day Competition After some consideration and careful thought, the competition will be held on one day instead of two. Hopefully, this will make travel arrangements easier on our competitors and guests coming from out of town. So, mark your … Continue reading
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Feb. 28: Seventh annual Pipe Major Sandy Jones Invitational Bagpipe Competition.
Feb. 28: Seventh annual Pipe Major Sandy Jones Invitational Bagpipe Competition. 6:30 p.m. Regimental Commanders Riverview Room, Coward Hall, The Citadel. $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Reception in-cludes light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. via Mark your … Continue reading
Marion teen wins bagpiping awards – Marion, MA – Wicked Local Marion
 Raquel Macfarlane has taken some top honors for her bagpipe playing, including a national ranking by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA).  Macfarlane, 18, ranked sixth overall in the EUSPBA and third in the Poibaireachd for grade … 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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2009 “You Be the Judge†Piping and Drumming Competition
On Sunday, February 15th, 2009 the Saffron United Pipe Band will hold their annual “You Be the Judge†Competition”. The event is judged by the audience via ballot with Prizes awarded of $600., $400., $200., $100., and $50. The contest … Continue reading
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