Brisbane Boys` College Pipe Band – Scotland Tour 2016

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2016
Brisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band – Scotland Tour 2016
Stevie Stanley, BBC Pipe Band Director
May 2015
BBC Pipe Band Support Group
BBC Pipe Band 2016 Scotland Tour Presentation
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Tour Dates and Outline of Program
Tour Selection Criteria
Activities on Tour
Funding
Questions
Tour Dates and Outline of
Programme
June 2016
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
6
7
1
8
2
9
3
10
4
11
5
12
13
14 Edin
15 Edin
16 Edin
17 Glasgow
18 Glasgow
19 Glasgow
Fly out of Brisbane
Arrive in Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
Activity
Activity
AYR Pipe Band Comp
Helensburgh Pipe Band
Comp
20 Stirling
21 Stirling
22 Stirling
23 I-Ness
24 I-Ness
25 I-Ness
26 Pitlochry
Activity
Activity
Stirling Castle
Travel to Inverness
Head to Forres
European Champs Forres
(go on Boat – Loch
Ness) ??
Travel to Pitlochry
27 Pitlochry
28
29
Blair Castle & Pitlochry
Highland Night
Fly home to Brisbane
30
Provided in most cases - Meals (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, E = Evening Meal)
2. Glasgow
Helensburgh –
Pipe Band Comp
Glasgow
International
Airport
Ayr – Pipe Band
Comp
4. Inverness
Forres – European
Champs
5. Pitlochry
3. Stirling
1. Edinburgh
Distance by car / bus
Edi – Gla
1hour
Edi – Inv
3 hours
Gla – Inv
3 hours
Inv – For
45 min
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Central - SYHA
14 min walk to city
City Centre
Edinburgh
Edinburg
h Central
- SYHA
City Centre
Accommodation: Edinburgh Central SYHA
9 Haddington Pl, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH7 4AL
Glasgow
SYHA
Glasgow
Kelvin Grove Park
City Centre
30 min walk to city
(to George Square)
Glasgow
SYHA
Glasgow
City Centre
Accommodation: SYHA Glasgow
8 Park Terrace, Glasgow G3 6BY
Stirling
Stirling
Castle
SYHA
Stirling
City
Centre
Accommodation: Stirling SYHA
St John Street, Stirlingshire, Stirling FK8 1EA
Inverness
SYHA Inverness
Inverness
15 min
walk to city
Accommodation: SYHA Inverness
Victoria Drive, Inverness IV2 3QB
Pitlochry
SYHA Pitlochry
Main
Street Pitlochry
7 min walk
to town
Accommodation: SYHA Pitlochry
Knockard Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5HJ
Competitions
on the tour
Sat 18th June – 2016 Ayr Pipe Band Competition
Location: The Low Green, Ayr
Grades: 1,2,3,4 & DM
** Not confirmed – event subject to change
Sun 19th June – 2016 Helensburgh Pipe Band Competition
Location: HERMITAGE PARK, SINCLAIR STREET, HELENSBURGH
Grades: 2,3,4, Juv and NJ & DM
** Not confirmed – event subject to change
European Championships Forres – Saturday 25th June 2016
BBC Pipe Band is scheduled to compete in:
(based on 2014 numbers)
Novice Juvenile
- 16 approx.
Bands in other Grades:
Grade 4B
Grade 4A
Juvenile Grade
Grade 3B
Grade 3A
Grade 2
Grade 1
- 26 bands approx.
- 16 bands approx.
- 7 bands approx.
- 15 bands approx.
-14 bands approx.
- 12 bands approx.
- 11 bands approx.
Total
= 117 bands approx.
RSPBA – Playing Criteria
Competition playing requirements:
Ayr Competition:
GRADE 3 : Bands will submit 1 MSR
GRADE 4 : Bands will submit 1 selection in Quick March Rhythm 2¾-4½ min
Helensburgh Competition:
GRADE 3: Medley 3 to 5 minute
GRADE 4 & N/J: 4x2 parted Marches (From RSPBA list of approved Marches)
European Championships:
Novice Juvenile : 4 x 2 parted Marches from RSPBA list of approved tunes
RSPBA – Age Criteria
Juvenile Age
3.16 All members of Juvenile and Novice Juvenile Bands, with the
exception of the Pipe Major or Assistant Pipe Major, must be under 18
years of age on the 1st day of November of the period to which the
registration refers.
3.17 All Juvenile members of Juvenile and Novice Juvenile Bands must be
prepared to produce a Birth Certificate on request.
3.18 At all contests one adult (Pipe Major or Assistant Pipe Major) only is
permitted to play.
3.19 When the Band or part thereof plays more than once at any contest
on the same day, the same adult must compete throughout the day.
Basic explanation: The boys would need to be 17 or under as at 1st November 2015 and can be 18 thereafter to be
able to play in Juvenile in June 2016.
Old Boys – Current Year 12’s
Juvenile Age
Old Boys of the Pipe Band who fit the RSPBA
Juvenile Criteria
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Must be of the required playing standard
‘we would love to have you on board’
However –
We will not accept an Old Boy over a current BBC
Boy
(if it comes down to numbers attending)
Lachlan
McPhee
participated
in the 2014
Tour as he
was eligible
to compete
in the
Juvenile
competitions
Tour
Criteria
(Q) How do we get to participate in the tour?
(A) All boys who would like to participate in the tour will be eligible to apply for the formal audition via the
expression of interest form
(Q) What do we need for the audition?
(A) You must be able to play all the audition sets well, and pass the audition process.
Level Required: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qvRQE4D2PU
(Q) Who will assess me?
(A) Pipers: will be assessed by panel of BBC Pipe Band Tutors as well as an external Grade 1 level piper.
Drummers: will be assessed by panel of BBC Pipe Band Tutors as well as an external Grade 1 level drummer.
Scotland Tour & 2016 No1 Band Audition on:
Round 1 - Sunday 13rd September 2015
Round 2 - Sunday 22nd November 2015
Audition playing requirements:
To have a successful audition: all
boys must be able to play all the
Audition Sets (mistake free, up to
tempo, pipers – No Blowing Issues)
(2015) March Set (peripheral players only)

Pipe Major William Ross’s Farewell to the Scots Guards / Greenwood side / Rantin Rovin’ Robin
(OR)
2015 / 16 March Set
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Donald MacLean’s Farewell to Oban / Pipe Major William Ross’s Farewell to the Scots Guards / Greenwood side / Rantin Rovin’ Robin
And…..
MSR (march only)
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(m) Glenfinnan Highland Gathering
And…..
2015 Medley (peripheral players only)
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Jimmy Blue (2 parts) / Kenny Gillies Jig (2 parts) / Water is Wide (x2) or Come by the Hills / Molly Connell / Kelsey’s Wee Reel / Cape
Breton Fiddlers
(OR)
2015 / 16 Medley Set
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Man Fae Skye, Kenny Gillies Jig (2 parts) / Come by the Hills (x2) / Molly Connell / Kelsey’s Wee Reel
(Q) What is required?
(A) Due to the competition requirements and
standard needed for the Scotland Tour all boys must
be able to play the listed sets below to a very high
standard on the instrument (pipes / drums):
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All Number 2 band sets / tunes
Competition / Audition Sets
For Concert in Scotland
• No1 Band Concert Sets
(beneficial to enable participation in some of the
concerts)
Audition & Tour Requirements:
Pipers
Must be capable of playing all of the material set out to the required standard on the bagpipes.
Snare Drummers
All Snare Drummers must be capable of playing all of the material set out to the required standard on the snare
drum.
Tenor Drummers
Must be capable of playing all the beats in the material which is set out along with a selection of flourishes to the
required standard on the tenor drum. (including flourishes)
Bass Drummer
Must be capable of playing all the beats in the material set out to the required standard on the bass drum.
(Q) What happens if you do not make the cut in round 1?
(A) There will be a second round of auditions - (same set criteria as round 1, giving the boys the best possible
chance to improve their performance level)
(Q) How do I get up to speed?
(A) START NOW - All boys will be given fair and equitable treatment and tutoring to get up to the level required
via:
• Individual lessons
• Band Practice (Mon & Fri)
• Pod Sessions
(Q) Can I relax now I got through round 1…..??
(A) If the tutors feel that a boy has let his standard drop, we may ask that the boy(s) be re-assessed in the round
2 auditions.
(Similarly 2014 Scotland Tour round 1 audition – we felt the pipers had not given their all, and asked them all to
come back in round 2 . Here we saw a remarkable improvement on many levels playing, attitude etc
Every playing member’s progression and commitment, whether they have been selected for the trip or not, will be
monitored and a series of non-attendances at lessons, rehearsals, play outs and engagements without a valid
reason could impact on tour participation.
Rehearsal Attendance
Tues
16/04/2013
Fri
19/04/2013
Tues
23/04/2013
Fri
26/04/2013
Tues
30/04/2013
Fri
3/05/2013
Tues
7/05/2013
yes
yes
yes
sick
yes
yes
yes
yes
excused
yes
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yes
John Power
Bill Shotts
Players Progress
sheet….these have been
put in place so boys know
where they are in regards
to their Pipe Band
development
Tour Criteria - Drum Majors
(Q) Are we taking a Drum Major?
(A) Same Criteria applies to Drum Majors as with the Pipe Band for D/M’s who wish to participate in the tour.
Process:
• Need to apply
• D/M will be assessed on school grounds to determine the level and standard of
performance.
• Assessed by BBC Pipe Band tutors as well as an external Drum Major to decide whether
the boy meets the level expected to compete in the Junior / Juvenile competitions in
UK.
Drum Major, will be required to demonstrate a high level of competence in presentation of
uniform, marching and flourish in a competition style environment (on campus) to justify
that they can compete at international level. A Selection of flourishes will be outlined
which will need to be performed in the routine.
The Drum Major must also, portray a high level of personal presentation and take a keen
interest in the uniform and presentation of the band (help out with general band uniform
requirements at play outs and competitions prior to Scotland and on the tour (if selected)
(Q) How many players are we taking? (A) Below outlines the numbers we are looking to make the trip viable.
Minimum Number to make trip viable:
Maximum Numbers of Boys:
pipers
bass
tenors
snares
4 staff (2 piping tutors, 1 snare / Director and 1 bass section tutor) + 1 academic
staff member
Drum Major
Total
pipers
bass
tenors
snares
4 staff (2 piping tutors, 1 snare / Director and 1 bass section tutor) + 1
academic staff member
Drum Major
Total
10
1
2
6
5
24
20
1
6
11
5
43
Obviously we can’t take 12 pipers and 12 drummers as this would be a huge imbalance and would not create a good ensemble.
We need to work on a ratio of ½ the amount of snare drummers to pipers +1 eg. 18 pipers = 10 snares
(Q) Who decides the final list of boys?
(A) The total number of boys and final
decision of which boys will be participating in
the tour will be decided by the Director and
tutors of BBC Pipe Band.
(Q) When will the places be finalised?
(A) At a date shortly after the second round
of auditions in 2015.
Future Tours / Trips:
As we are representing the College in an international competition we must aim to have the highest standard of
playing ability that we possibly can.
It is unfortunate that boys will inevitably miss out however we have adapted our Strategic Plan to help boys
participate in tours / trips in future year.
Proposed Major Events Schedule for next 3 years (Pipe Band Business plan will be reviewed in 2018)
2016
2016
2016
Maclean Highland Gathering, NSW
European Pipe Band Championships, Scotland, UK
Australian Championships, Knox, NSW
2017
2017
NSW or Victoria State Championships, VIC
2018
2018
2018
European or World Championships, Scotland, UK
Australian Championships,
Points of note:
Due to the nature of competitions and the expectation levels and standard required in this environment there is
never any guarantee that all pipers or drummers will play. A whole host of reasons that could contribute to this could
be Instrument malfunction, weather conditions, and players being / feeling sick, nerves, anxiety or simply the band
member not playing well enough on the day.
BBC Pipe Band’s focus is always to play our total compliment of players, but even bands from the bottom in Novice
Juvenile to the top Grade I (Open Grade) bands come up against many obstacles and are sometimes unable to field
their full strength squad at some competitions due to varying reasons.
We ‘BBC pipe Band’ always hope that we never encounter any obstacles that will stop a particular boy not competing,
however if things do transpire, we as tutors will do everything in our powers to give the boys the best possible
opportunity of ‘getting on the park’.
Tour Activities
(based on 2014)
** These will
change to vary the
tour
Activities in
Edinburgh
Hop on Hop Off – Tour Bus
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Discover all the great things to do and
see in Edinburgh with City Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle visit:
Edinburgh Castle is a fortress which dominates the skyline of the city
of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position atop the volcanic Castle
Rock.
Edinburgh Castle is in the care of Historic Scotland, and is Scotland's
most-visited paid tourist attraction, with over 1.3 million visitors in
2011.[3] The British Army is responsible for some parts of the castle,
although its presence is largely ceremonial and administrative,
including a number of regimental museums. As the backdrop to the
annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo it has become a recognisable
symbol of Edinburgh and of Scotland
Edinburgh Castle visit:
Murrayfield Tour – Home of Scotland Rugby Union
Guided tour
If you’d like to see more of the stadium, including the
Scotland team’s changing room, you can book a guided
tour.
Your tour guide will regale you with stories from the
stadium’s rich history and you’ll walk through the
players’ tunnel into the arena imagining the famous roar
of the Murrayfield crowd ringing in your ears!
The Edinburgh Dungeon is an 80 minute journey through 1000 years of Scotland 's
horrible history. You will laugh and scream as you encounter live actor shows, gripping
storytelling, exciting rides and thrilling special effects. It's based on real history and
legend (minus the boring bits) where you come face-to-face with sinister characters
from Scotland's gruesome past, including murderous twosome Burke and Hare and
Scotland's Warrior Hero William Wallace. Experience the ghostly presence on Mary
King's Close, the fearsome torture chamber and the Legend of Sawney Bean.
Activities in
Glasgow
National Piping Centre
The Museum of Piping at The National Piping
Centre holds three hundred years of piping
heritage. Consisting of artefacts from the rich
collections of National Museums of Scotland,
this is the most authoritative display of its kind
anywhere in the world.
M&D’s Theme Park
Activities in
Stirling
Stirling Castle
A great symbol of Scottish
independence & a source
of national pride. The
Castle's long, turbulent
history is associated with
great figures from
Scotland’s past such as
William Wallace & Mary
Queen of Scots.
Activities in
Inverness
The Culloden Experience
The exciting new Culloden Battlefield visitor centre and exhibition opened in December 2007. Through recent archaeological and historical
research the National Trust for Scotland discovered that the previous centre was sited on the third Government line of the battlefield. With the
Trust's resolve to return the battlefield to as close as we know it on 16 April 1746, the centre was moved. The previous facilities had struggled to
cope with visitor numbers at peak times and its site will be returned to being part of the battlefield. The new centre and exhibition allows the
whole Culloden story to be told in an innovative and interactive way which appeals to all the family.
◦Participate in daily Living History presentations which bring the battle to life.
Loch Ness Monster - Nessieland
Welcome to Nessieland and Loch Ness, home of the world famous Loch Ness Monster.
Visit our informative and entertaining Loch Ness Monster Presentation and discover the facts behind the mystery and legend of Loch Ness.
See for yourself the overwhelming evidence of Nessie's existence in the depths of Loch Ness.
Fort George
Fort George , is a large 18th century fortress to the north-east of Inverness
It was built to pacify the Scottish Highlands in the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745
Activities in
Pitlochry
Blair Castle
Pitlochry Highland Night
Activities…..
If there is any activity
you think would be
worthwhile…….please
let me know and we
will try and arrange
Don’t even think about this one….????
Activities…..
All the Activities in
this document are
only ideas at this
stage and are subject
to change at a later
date and with the
finalisation of the
tour
Funding
• Boys contribution
• School’s contribution
• PBSG’s contribution
• Fund raising
Funding
• Boys contribution
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Cost for a boy to go on this tour would be around $6,800 (approx.)
•
Looking at a boy to contribute about $4,500 (approx.) towards the cost – depending on
Fundraising etc
•
This includes funding 5 supervisors going on tour
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Almost all the meals, accommodation, travel, tour gear and other activity expenses are covered
Funding
• PBSG’s contribution
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The Pipe Band Support Group (PBSG) will make a significant contribution as per the 2014 Tour.
However (it would be appreciated) if all parents / boys try to get involved in the fundraising
ventures, to allow for an affordable tour. (please communicate with the PBSG)
Funding
• Fund raising target
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There are several marquee fundraising events (that need your help):
1.
Sounds of Scotland
2.
Trivia Night
However additional funds can be generated through:
1.
Raffles
2.
Heather Gems & BBC PB Tartan Stall (at Rugby, Highland Gatherings etc)
3.
BBC Highland Gathering (Canteen etc)
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Again…..This is where all the pipe band parents can help in raising funds so the tour costs are
kept as low as possible
Funding
• Help Required…Fund raising
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If you can help in any way….
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Please contact:
Pipe Band Stall
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PBSG President:
Roger McPhee
[email protected]
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Fund Raising Coordinator:
Jayne Hulbert
[email protected]
Sounds of Scotland
Questions and Answers
Questions
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Can the Parents go on the Tour
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Parents are encouraged to go on this tour. (ask any parent who went the last time if they enjoyed
it….)
Parents / Families etc on Tour
• Due to the logistical issues in 2014, of trying to tie families down to the trip ( a year
out…) and work out the exact arrangements (as you can imagine this was a logistical
nightmare)
• However we will only book the boys / staff via the PBSG (to make things easier)
• This will allow families to decide the best way that suits their families needs and book
direct with accommodation / travel agent etc.
• It was marvelous to have so many families in attendance in 2014 (and we certainly
want this to continue –in 2016 and beyond)
Ideas for Parents Accommodation
General ideas of accommodation that will work in with the Tour
Edinburgh: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotels-g186525-Edinburgh_Scotland-Hotels.html
Glasgow: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotels-g186534-Glasgow_Scotland-Hotels.html
Stirling: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotels-g191266-Stirling_Scotland-Hotels.html
Inverness: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotels-g186543-Inverness_Scottish_Highlands_Scotland-Hotels.html
Crerar Golf View Hotel & Spa - Nairn www.crerarhotels.com
Pitlochry: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotels-g186566-Pitlochry_Perth_and_Kinross_Scotland-Hotels.html
SYHA - Parents Accommodation
If anyone wishes to stay at the SYHA – they will be more than accommodating
Contact: Ann-Marie Lazenby
SYHA Hostelling Scotland
Sales & Reservations Supervisor
t. 01786 891 367
f. 01786 891 350
w. www.syha.org.uk
e. [email protected]
Go on a SYHAdventure!
SYHA NATIONAL OFFICE: 7 GLEBE CRESCENT, STIRLING, FK8 2JA T: 01786 891400
Questions
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What would the weather be like?
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Even though it is the summer in June the weather in Scotland could be rather cold. Some warm
clothes including jackets and fleece will be recommended.
Questions
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Why so many tutors?
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All staff are there to supervise full time, but it is a huge trip from many perspectives (Massive
competitions and Tutors need prep time to go into these events, for tuning practice logistics etc)
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2 bagpipe instructors – 1 to play with the band in competitions (other to be there to tune etc)
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1 snare / director (Pipe Band)
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1 Snare / Bass & Tenor Instructor
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1 Academic Staff member – to deal with any issues that need attending to, be there to supervise
the boys when band tutors are busy, be there at wake up time / and when the boys go to sleep,
MC events / concerts, time keeper as we built up to going on the park at the European Champs &
Annan.
Mr Stuart Quill came in 2014 and just done a brilliant job…….(He was a HUGE part of our success)
Questions
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Can the boys stay back in UK after the tour finishes
•
Yes, as per 2014 Tour, the school has approved for any boy to stay back in UK after the tour is
finished
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The guidelines as per (sign on / off to parents , with passports etc) at conclusion of tour.
•
These guidelines and sign off will be in the final documentation sent in 2016 to all parents
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All boys must leave together (via the airline of choice) as part of the Main Tour Group and can’t
leave the group before the commencement of the tour.
•
Collection of boys will be on the last day, or at the conclusion of the final performance (Pitlochry)
END
Hope that has given you a brief insight in to the 2016 Tour………I’m in, if your in

Brisbane Boys` College Pipe Band – Scotland Tour 2016

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