60 ~ The Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Join the Sons of Scotland and the Scottish Society of Ottawa in celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen on Saturday, June 2 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. For information on participating, please visit www.championbagpipes.com for details and registration.
Visit the official page for the Diamond Jubilee at www.thediamondjubilee.org for more information on events taking place throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide to mark this very special occasion.
(pipers - look for links to music on Members Only page for pipe corps)
Visit the official page for the Diamond Jubilee at www.thediamondjubilee.org for more information on events taking place throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide to mark this very special occasion.
(pipers - look for links to music on Members Only page for pipe corps)
Jubilee Party
We have changed the party somewhat - come along to the Highlander Pub, 115 Rideau Street at William Street for the after-show celeidh. Pipes, drums and dancing to take place on their excellent patio! Come along and meet all the performers after the show.
Gaelic Mod in Ottawa
June 8 through 10 the Gaelic Mod shall be held in downtown Ottawa. Please visit http://www.gaidhligottawa.ca/ for information on attending or taking part.
Summer Practice Location
To all band members; please remember that our practice hall has changed for the summer, but the timings remain the same.
If you're interested in contacting the band to come to practice, please email Band Manager Mr. Bob Derry at robert.derry@ocdsb.ca
Thanks everyone, and many thanks to the fine folks from the Royal Canadian Legion. We truly appreciate your support!
If you're interested in contacting the band to come to practice, please email Band Manager Mr. Bob Derry at robert.derry@ocdsb.ca
Thanks everyone, and many thanks to the fine folks from the Royal Canadian Legion. We truly appreciate your support!
B In The Park 2012
The Sons are pleased to announce the return to Ottawa of their many friends in the St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg Pipe Band who shall join them in their annual concert 'B In The Park' taking place on Thursday, August 2 in Major's Hill Park in downtown Ottawa. Return here for ticket information, mark your calendars and tell all your friends about 'B In The Park' - cheers!
The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band
The band thanks everyone for coming out to their annual National Tartan Day show on April 8. We had 57 different tartans on display, and a wonderful show was done by area pipers and drummers, highland and Scottish country dancers too - a lovely, warm day saw a large crowd of hundreds on Parliament Hill.
Mark your calendars for next year's show: April 7. We hope to see you at the 7th annual Tartan Day celebrations in 2013. The Ottawa City Piping College
For lessons in piping and drumming at all levels, contact the Ottawa City Piping College
Director Bethany Bisaillion at bethany.bagpipes@sympatico.ca . She has achieved the Level 4 Certificate of Piping, the Tutor Certificate, Performers Certificate, Pipe Major's Course Certificate, and the Certificate for Level 1 Drumming. Ms. Bisaillion is the examiner for Levels 1 through 4 in piping, and local teacher and piping adjudicator Brian Williamson is examiner for Levels 5 through 8. The Drumming Examiner is Drew Duthart, Lead Drummer of the 78th Frasers from Toronto. Directors of the College include Lachlann Bisaillion and Megan Bisaillion. Honorary Board Member is Mr. John de Chastelain, OC,CH,CMM,CD All ages and skill levels are welcome, and classes take place all year. Visit the College of Piping website at www.college-of-piping.co.uk for information on the curriculum, examinations and opportunities to study in Scotland. Their shop and staff are superb and their online catalogue is available to customers worldwide. Excellence and great friendship guaranteed. The Ottawa City Piping College is pleased to announce that it is now a dealer for John Walsh Bagpipes. Beginner drum lessons are available, free of charge, at practice each Monday from 6:30 to 7:15 pm. Please contact Cory Hilliard details on this program directed by Drumming Instructors David Nuttall, Megan Bisaillion and Cory Hilliard. The drum corps of the Sons use Duthart Percussion sticks. Email Cory at coryhilliard@ymail.com Sticks, pad and enthusiasm are a requirement, teaching excellence and good fellowship a guarantee! Our 115th Anniversary - 2011
The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band were first heard in Ottawa in 1896 performing on behalf of their Benefactors, the Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association as part of their organization. The band is also known as Camp Argyll Number 26. In 2011, the band celebrates its 115th year, and as Canada's oldest civilian pipe band, they are pleased to be receiving letters of recognition from many prominent Canadians including Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, The Honourable James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage, The Honourable Jason Kenney Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Mayor of Ottawa Jim Watson.
Scottish Trivia
All the things you never knew about Scotland or didn't think you needed to know: this week, a great recipe for Cullen Skink, a traditional Scottish soup http://britishfood.about.com/od/fishandseafoo1/r/cullenskink.htm
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Vice Regal Patron of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada Son Excellence le très honorable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Gouverneur générale du Canada
Ontario Trillium Foundation
We're proud to have been awarded an Ontario Trillium grant for 2012!
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