ppbso Newsletter April 2011-revC
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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! [email protected] Renew your PPBSO membership online! Go to http://www.ppbso.org ! PAGE 1 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] ! ! ! PAGE 2 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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: [email protected] or 613-930-2286 ! PAGE 3 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! ! MAY 5, 2011 PAGE 4 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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 [email protected] ! PAGE 5 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! ! MAY 5, 2011 PAGE 6 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! ! MAY 5, 2011 PAGE 7 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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 ! First Isaac Taylor Second Austin Moore Mike Hiller Third 2 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 9 Piping- Gr. 3 March Matt Goral John M. Steele Jordan McConnell 10 Piping- Gr.3 Strathspey/Reel Jordan McConnell Connor Lamont John M. Steele 11 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 PAGE 8 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 Your Branch Executive - 2011 President Ross Davison President:# Vice-President(2) Vice-President(1) Ron Graham William Jacob Ridley # Ross Davison# # # # # # # # # (613) 858-7449 # # (613) 233-4089 (email: [email protected]) Treasurer:## John Wright# # # # # (email: [email protected]) Vice-President 2:# RonGraham# # (613) 219-3369 # # (613) 692-2612 (email: [email protected]) Secretary:## James van de Ven# # # # Susan Lunn # # # (email: [email protected]) $ $ $ (email: [email protected])$ Secretary James van de Ven Susan Lunn Calendar (email: [email protected]) Vice-President 1:# Will Ridley# # # Treasurer John Wright 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. ! PAGE 9 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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. 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 [email protected] ; 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 ! PAGE 10 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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 ! PAGE 11 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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 ! PAGE 12 PPBSO OTTAWA BRANCH NEWSLETTER! MAY 5, 2011 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 ! PAGE 13