Royal Celtic Society Cup :- Chanter Under 12
1st Donnie McKerral (Campbeltown)
2nd Jason Cordell (Campbeltown)
3rd Cameron Ronald (Southend)
4th Michael McKinlay (Campbeltown)
5th Cameron Wylie (Campbeltown)
6th Andrew Carlin (Campbeltown)
The Friends of Ireland Trophy for the most promising player not in the prize list Alison McGuire (Campbeltown)
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Questions raised by Hugh Cheape on the history of Scotland’s iconic instrument.
This article appeared in the Guardian news paper.
For generations, its sharp and unmistakeable sound has struck fear into Scotland’s enemies, emboldened its troops in battle and helped define its national identity. Every year, tourists in their tens of thousands flock to Edinburgh Castle to applaud the massed pipe bands of Scotland’s regiments.
Recital Cancellation – Thursday 1st May
Due to unforseen circumstances the recital on Thursday 1st May by John Wilson and Allan MacDonald has been cancelled. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and a full refund is available if you have purchased a ticket in advance.
Irish Silver Medal Results
John Leamy of Co. Claire was the third recipient of the Irish Silver Medal last Saturday in Limerick. Competitors have to submit 4 set tunes from this years Silver Medal list. The judge was Andrew Wright.
10 pipers took part and the results are as follows;
Silver Medal
1st John Leamy
2nd Peter Donnan
3rd Emmet Conway (N. Ireland)
The former winners Piobaireachd was won by Andrew Carlisle, 2nd Jonathan Greenlees, 3rd John Leamy.
World Premier of New Work with Steve Forman
On 1st May 2008 as part of the “Plug” festival, a new work by American Percussionist Steve Forman will receive its world premier. “The Clydean Coronaries” is a jazz-based composition for a 9 piece brass ensemble and three percussionists with solo Highland pipes, which will be played by Simon McKerrell. Continue reading
Edinburgh Knockout Final
The last semi final of the Edinburgh knockout was won on Sunday by Douglas Murray. The Final will be held in the Scots Guards Club Edinburgh on 18th May at 4pm. Douglas Murray will play against Angus MacColl and this promises to be a great days piping where the audience votes decides the winner.
Piping Recital by Patrick Molard
Comunn Phiobaireachd Uibhist agus Bharraidh are holding a piping recital in Nunton Steading, Benbecula on Friday 25th April at 8pm. The recitalist is well known Breton Piper Patrick Molard.
Tickets are £5.
Tea and a Licenced bar available on the night and also a raffle.
Draw Announced for the Scottish Pipe Band Championships
The Scottish Pipe Band Championships are taking place on Saturday 24th May at Levengrove Park Dumbarton. The Contest Draw has now been made for this. Continue reading
Kintyre Piping Society Annual Junior Competition
The annual Kintyre Piping Society competition takes place tomorrow, Saturday 19th April at Castlehill Primary School, Campbeltown. Events start at 9 am. Results to follow.
Evening Classes Enrolment
The new evening class term commences on Saturday 19th April and runs for ten weeks, finishing on Thursday 26th June.
All details and enrolment forms are available on the Evening Classes page.