ppbso Newsletter April 2011-revC

PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER!
MAY 5, 2011
NEWSLETTER
Glengarry Cup 2011
and Canadian Content Competition...
Table of Contents
1 ... Glengarry Cup 2011
2 ... Upcoming Events
2 ... News and Announcements
2 ... For Sale
3 ... Tartan Day
8 ... Results
9 ... Branch Executive
9 ... Event Calendar
10 ... Contest Information
(Above Left) Pipers: Andrew Hayes, Tom Brown and Will Ridley (l-r)
(Above Middle) Pipers: MacGregor van de Ven, Ross Davison, and Chris Dodson
(Above Right) Adjudicator extraordinaire Bruce Gandy
(Below) Bruce Gandy in Seminar mode
April was a busy month with three events taking place. Of special significance was a piping seminar with
Bruce Gandy during the day April 9, followed by two competitions in the evening. The first competition
was the Canadian Content Competition which required the participants to play a medley consisting of
purely Canadian content. The second competition was the Glengarry Cup Open MSR, which was of a
more traditional nature, but nonetheless, of very high calibre. Andrew Hayes won the Glengarry Cup
Open MSR contest followed by Tom Brown in Second and Will Ridley in third place. The Canadian
Content Competition was won by MacGregor van de Ven, followed by Ross Davison in second place and
Chris Dodson in third place. The performances were of very high standard and played to a standing room
only audience. Thanks to the competitors and Bruce Gandy for a wonderful evening. April 16 followed up
with the Spring Fling in Smiths Falls, the first competition of the season. See the page 8 for results.
“Name the Newsletter” Contest!
The new newsletter needs a new name. Submit your ideas to the editor, James van de Ven. The top five
ideas will be announced in an upcoming newsletter. Vote for your favourite and win! Prizes will be
provided for the winning name and one lucky voter. Stay tuned! james.vandeven@gmail.com
Renew your PPBSO membership online! Go to http://www.ppbso.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Ottawa Branch Indoor Games - Kemptville - May 7
Kingston Scottish Festival sponsored by OPG - May 28, 2011
Solo piping and drumming events in the morning, pipe band competitions in the afternoon. Highland
dancing competition all day. Beer tent, food, vendors & fun. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the day! New
this year: PPBSO CHAMPION SUPREME POINTS for solo competitors, Bass and Tenor competitions
and a non-competitive pipe band category.
Entry forms in this newsletter or visit http://www.robroypipeband.com
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Ceilidh!
413 Wing Pipes and Drums are hosting their Annual Spring Ceilidh on Friday, June 3rd at the Batawa
Community Centre, Batawa, Ontario. (10 mins north of Trenton on Hwy 33.)
Entertainment by Claidhmor, McGilly Highland Dancers and 413 Wing Pipes and Drums!
Dinner: Steak Pie, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties.
Doors open at 6:30p.m., Dinner at 7 p.m.
Cost of tickets is $25.00. Proceeds to help the band with equipment and transportation.
For more information or tickets please contact Beth Cleaton at bcpipes@cogeco.ca or call 613-955-0518.
FOR SALE
Bagpipes for Sale
1. Set of Robertson bagpipes (pre-WW1); wood-mounted projection mounts with nickel ferrules; casein
ring caps; recently refurbished; MG drone reeds; Gibson pipe chanter with Elliott reed; cords, cover and
case.
2. Set of Glen bagpipes (80-90 years old); button mounted, celluloid ring caps; nickel ferrules, drone reeds;
cords, cover and case
Both sets of pipes in excellent playing condition. Prices available upon request.
Contact Jack Yourt at Phone/Fax: 613-774-3622 or at Email: jcyourt@gmail.com
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NATIONAL TARTAN DAY
The Sons of Scotland annual National Tartan Day Celebrations took place on Sunday, April 10 on Parliament
Hill on a beautiful warm day. In its 5th year, this event celebrates the heritage and traditions of our work
and the tartans worn, marks the first time we've had an official Canadian Tartan and Tartan Day itself, and
welcomes people from all over to take part. This year the band welcomed players from as far away as
Montreal, and dancers from the MacCulloch and Ingleneuk Dance Schools, various highland dancers from
schools all over our region, and the Ar N-Oran Gaelic Choir took part as well. We had a record number of
different tartans on display - 70 altogether, and a great after party was held at D'arcy McGee's Irish Pub. A
reporter from Canadian Geographic was on hand to do a story about the day and it is posted on their blog at
www.canadiangeographic.ca
We hope that you plan to join us next year on April 8 to mark National Tartan Day.
Bethany Bisaillion
The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band
www.sospb.com
FOR SALE (CONTINUED)
Bagpipes for Sale
Two sets of silver (fully hallmarked) and (elephant) ivory bagpipes for sale:
Both sets are completely original with no cracks, warps, or replacement pieces, and both stands are in
immaculate condition.
1. Henderson/Hardie - hallmarked 1978
2. Grainger and Campbell - hallmarked 1971
Asking $6000 (but will consider offers ) CDN for each set. For further information, or to arrange a
viewing, please contact Troy Guindon at:
troyguindon@xplornet.com or 613-930-2286
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FOR SALE (CONTINUED)
Items for Sale
1. Heavyweight kilt; Maple Leaf tartan; perfect condition; W 42” Drop 27”; $350.00
2. Heavyweight military kilt; Royal Stewart tartan; good condition; W 36” Drop 26.5”; $200.00
3. Heavyweight piper's plaid-MacPherson tartan; excellent condition; valued at $500-$600; $200.00
4. Vintage (1900) cocus wood David Glen bagpipes with original chanter, zip bag, synthetic drone reeds,
Kinnaird moisture control system, chanter reed, cover, cords and case. $4900.00 as described or
$4500.00 as sticks only.
5. Vintage blackwood Glen bagpipes (? 1920's)-professionally restored with new imitation ivory mounts.
Being sold as sticks only for $2000.00
6. Used Scottish made military horsehair sporran $150.00 or best reasonable offer.
7. Used Scottish made sealskin dress sporran $150.00 or best reasonable offer.
8. Used HLI brown leather sporran-best offer over $60.00
9. Used day dress green tweed jacket-size 36; good condition; best offer over $125.00
*Please add 13% HST to the above prices.
Contact Ross Brown at rbrown06@cogeco.ca
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RESULTS
Glengarry Cup Open MSR
1st Place - Andrew Hayes
2nd Place - Tom Brown
3rd Place - Will Ridley
Canadian Content Competition
1st Place - MacGregor van de Ven
2nd Place - Ross Davison
3rd Place - Chris Dodson
Spring Fling 2011 (Smiths Falls)
Event
Event Name
1
Drumming- Practice Pad
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First
Isaac Taylor
Second
Austin Moore
Mike Hiller
Third
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Drumming- Gr. 5 Snare
Sophia Attwells
Joel Frenette
3
Drumming- Gr. 4 Snare
MagGregor van de Ven Jason Minnie
4
Drumming- Gr. 3 Snare
Shawn Melynk
5
Drumming- Open Snare MSR
Erica Pulling
6
Piping- Practice Chanter
Kathleen McKinnon
Bronis MacDougall
Eileen Barlow
7
Piping- Gr. 5 March
Kaj Sullivan
Branna MacGougall
Samuel Priddle
8A
Piping- Gr. 4 March Section A
Andrew Mansfield
Neil Bell
Christopher Macdonnell
8B
Piping- Gr. 4 March Section B
Ian Nobel
Alexander Robertson
Alexandra Blockley
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Piping- Gr. 3 March
Matt Goral
John M. Steele
Jordan McConnell
10
Piping- Gr.3 Strathspey/Reel
Jordan McConnell
Connor Lamont
John M. Steele
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Piping- Open MSR
MacGregor ven de Ven Tom Brown
Chris Dodson
12
Piping- Novice Adult
Doug Cameron
Peter Cornelisse
Griffin Surette
13A
Piping- Novice Piobaireached A
Jordan McConnell
Branna MacDougall
James van de Ven
13B
Piping- Novice Piobaireached B
Alexandra Blockley
Kaj Sullivan
Evelyn Brunton
14
Piping- Junior Piobaireached
Lochie Bissaillion
John M. Steele
Neil Bell
15
Piping- Intermediate Piobaireached Liam Melville
Dave Campbell
16
Open Trio Hornpipe/Jig
Air Comand
Rob Roy
Smiths Falls Gordon
17
Drummers’ Salute
Smiths Falls Gordon
18
Band- Gr. 5 March Medley
Rob Roy
Sons of Scotland
Ottawa Police Service
19
Band- Gr. 4 Medley
Arnprior McNab
Sons of Scotland
Highland Mist
20
Band- Gr. 4 March Medley
Arnprior McNab
Highland Mist
Sons of Scotland
Shahna Summers
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Your Branch Executive - 2011
President
Ross Davison
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Vice-President(2)
Vice-President(1)
Ron Graham
William Jacob Ridley
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Susan Lunn
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May 7th, 2011
Eastern Branch Indoor Games
(Kemptville)
May 28th, 2011
Kingston Scottish Festival - Sponsored
by O.P.G. (formerly known as Kingston
OPG Celtfest)
(613) 536-7152
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Branch Executive is elected every spring and serves the branch
members by organizing Branch events and workshops. Throughout
the late fall and winter months, “Knock-out” competitions are held to
keep players sharp as well as boost participation in piping and
drumming in the Eastern Ontario area. Occasionally, workshops with
guest instructors, as well as other non-competitive events can be held
throughout the year.
During the competition season, the executive organizes and/or
assists with in-door and outdoor games. Other responsibilities include
the newsletter, and website although these tasks are sometimes
performed by volunteers. If you have ideas or feedback, the executive
is there to listen. If you would like to help out by volunteering, let the
executive know as they are always happy for the assistance.
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Contest Information
Kingston Scottish Festival
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation
Saturday May 28, 2011
Rideau Acres, Kingston, Ontario
We are pleased to announce that we will be running the 7th annual Kingston Scottish Festival on May 28,
2011 at Rideau Acres Campground. Please join us this year in our continued efforts to improve and
expand the contest.
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No admission will be charged; Parking charge of $5/vehicle.
The contest will commence at 8:30 a.m. and will finish no later than 6:00 p.m.
We will again be offering a beer tent and lots of good food.
In order to promote drumming entries, we will accept entries on the day FOR
DRUMMING ONLY (time permitting)
NEW THIS YEAR:
 FULL PPBSO CHAMPION SUPREME POINTS FOR SOLO EVENTS
 BASS AND TENOR SOLOS
 NON-COMPETING BAND EVENT
Timetable (tentative):
 Registration Solo Piping & Drumming Commences
 Non-competitive Bands
 Grade 5 Pipe Band Contest
 Grade 4 Pipe Band Medley Contest
 Grade 3 Pipe Band Medley Contest
 Grade 2 Pipe Band Medley Contest
 Closing Ceremony
Directions:
Exit 401 at Highway 15 Follow Highway 15 north 1 mile to Cunningham Road Turn left onto
Cunningham Road.
Inquiries:
Scott Bell swb1@bell.net ; 613-542-7287 Rob Roy Pipe Band www.robroypipeband.com
Accommodation:
Camping accommodation available at Rideau Acres Campground. Bring your family and stay the
weekend! Check out the website at www.rideauacres.com
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Contest Information (continued)
Kingston Scottish Festival
2011 Band Entry Form
Band Events
Event #1
Event #2
Event #3
Event #4
Event #5
Non-competitive Pipe Band
Grade 5 Pipe Band
Grade 4 Pipe Band
Grade 3 Pipe Band
Grade 2 Pipe Band
March Medley
March Medley
Medley
Medley
Medley
Pipe Band Band Size & Tune requirements – As per PPBSO regulations
Judges – Andrew Berthoff, Bob Worrall, Kahlil Cappuccino, Others TBA
Entry Fee - $50.00/event, if paid in advance
Cheques Payable to the Rob Roy Pipe Band
Prize Money
Non-Competitive
Grade 5
Grade 4
Grade 3
Grade 2
1st $200
1st $250
1st $300
1st $350
1s t $400
2nd $100
1st $150
2nd $200
2nd $250
2nd $300
Note 1: Bands are not permitted to play up a level, due to time constraints
Note 2: All judges will be asked to prepare sheets from an ensemble perspective (i.e. there will be
4 ensemble sheets). All judges’ results will have equal ranking in the final result.
Band Name: _________________________________________________________
Pipe Major: __________________ Drum Sergeant: __________________________
Band Address: ________________________________________________________
E-mail address: _________________Phone Number: _________________________
Events Entered: __________________
Fee Enclosed: ____________________
Please mail completed entries to:
Scott Bell 470 McCallum St.
Kingston, ON
K7K 7L9
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Contest Information (continued)
Kingston Scottish Festival 2011 Solo Entry Form
Solo Events
Event # 6
Event # 7
Event # 8
Event # 9
Event #10
Event #11
Event #12
Event #13
Practice Pad
Grade 5 Snare
Grade 4 Snare
Grade 3 Snare
Grade 2 Snare
Grade 2 Snare
Grade 1 Snare
Grade 1 Snare
Rudiments
March
March
M/S/R
M/S/R
Hornpipe & Jig
M/S/R
Hornpipe & Jig
Event #14
Event #15
Event #16
Event #17
Event #18
Event #19
Event #20
Event #21
Event #22
Practice Chanter
Grade 5 Piping
Grade 4 Piping
Grade 3 Piping
Grade 3 Piping
Grade 2 Piping
Grade 2 Piping
Grade 1 Piping
Grade 1 Piping
March
March
March
March
Strathspey & Reel
March
Strathspey & Reel
March
Strathspey & Reel
Event #23
Event #24
Event #25
Event #26
Novice Piobaireachd
Junior Piobaireachd
Intermediate Piobaireachd
Senior Piobaireachd
Event #27
Event #28
Event #29
Event #30
Amateur Solo Rhythm Tenor Drumming
Novice Solo Rhythm Tenor Drumming
Amateur Solo Bass
Novice Solo Bass
Entry Fee - $10.00 flat fee per person, regardless of number of events entered
Cheques Payable to the Rob Roy Pipe Band
Prizes – Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each contest
Note 1: All competitors must register in their PPBSO recognized grade
Note 2: No competitor will be permitted to play up a grade.
Note 3: Competitors in the practice pad and practice chanter events must never have
played in a piping or drumming event and may use music.
Note 4: All tune requirements and rules as per PPBSO rules
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Contest Information (continued)
Solo Entry Form
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
E-mail address: _________________
Phone Number: __________________
Events Entered: __________________ Fee Enclosed: ____________________
Please mail completed entries to:
Scott Bell 470 McCallum St.
Kingston, ON, K7K 7L9
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