The National Piping Centre

Dan Reid Results

Margaret — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:03:48 +0000

Masters
Piobaireachd
1st Willie McCallum
2nd Jack Lee, Surrey, British Columbia
3rd Roddy MacLeod, Glasgow

MSR
1st Willie McCallum
2nd Roddy MacLeod
3rd Iain Speirs, Edinburgh

Jig & Hornpipe
1st Jack Lee
2nd Andrew Hayes, Ottawa
3rd Roddy MacLeod

Tune Composition

Margaret — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:13:28 +0000

This year the National Piping Centre is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its offical opening, and is holding a composing competition for the occassion. (more…)

Results from the Highland and Islands

Margaret — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:50:26 +0000

P and A Grade Overall Winner: G Walker
B Grade Overall: Iain Ruaridh Finlayson
Under 15 Overall: A McPhee
Under 18 Overall: G Stewart

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Kintyre Piping Society Junior Competition Results

Gus — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:01:10 +0000

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)

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Questions raised by Hugh Cheape on the history of Scotland’s iconic instrument.

Margaret — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:50:12 +0000

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.

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Recital Cancellation - Thursday 1st May

Helen — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:28:21 +0000

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

Margaret — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:17:47 +0000

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

Helen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:53:19 +0000

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. (more…)

Edinburgh Knockout Final

Margaret — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:04:49 +0000

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

Margaret — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:19:47 +0000

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.