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| The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band
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The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band
Canada's Oldest Civilian Pipe Band, Founded in 1896
The first Pipe Band to be heard in the Nation's capital on Burns night, 1896.
Under the direction of Pipe Major Bethany Bisaillion, the Sons of Scotland compete at the Grade 4 and Grade 5 levels and perform in some 50 concerts and parades throughout the year. We are committed to developing the talent of each of our members, producing quality music, and having a great deal of fun. The band is proud to be affiliated with the College of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland.
Patron - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. - Governor General of Canada
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
Son Excellence la très honorable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., gouverneure générale et commandante en chef du Canada
The Sons of Scotland are pleased to announce that the Governor General of Canada,
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, has agreed to accept the invitation extended by the band to become its Patron. Her Excellency recognizes the success and dedication of the Sons of Scotland and, as Canada's oldest civilian Pipe Band, the members are very pleased and proud to issue this wonderful announcement.
Ottawa, 2009
Her Majesty The Queen and Princess Beatrice meet with Pipe Major
Bethany Bisaillion and the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and MacCulloch
Dancers, and highland dancers from Ottawa schools at Balmoral Castle,
August, 2005
For more information about the band, information on joining, contact our Pipe Major, Bethany Bisaillion. To book the band for a performance or parade, please contact our Band Manager, Bob Derry at robert.derry@ocdsb.ca
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| The Ottawa City Piping College
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 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.
Directors of the College include Lachlann Bisaillion and Megan Towsley
Honorary Board Member 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 Ty Fry Percussion and John Walsh Bagpipes.
Beginner drum lessons are available, free of charge, at practice each Monday from 6:30 to 7:15 pm.
Please contact Bethany Bisaillion for details on this program directed by Drumming Instructors David Nuttall and Cory Hilliard. The drum corps of the Sons use Duthart Percussion sticks.
Sticks, pad and enthusiasm are a requirement, teaching excellence and good fellowship a guarantee!
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| Events, Gigs and Good Fellowship
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The Sons of Scotland are pleased and proud to present the introduction to their program of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to recognize and celebrate the work and dedication of the young people in our organization.
 The Gaelic Hour with Austin Comerton
Visit CHIN FM in Ottawa at 97.9 and enjoy the show on all things Celtic and Irish with your host Austin Comerton, Sundays from 8 to 10 am
We thank the kind people of the Scottish Banner who help promote
all things Celtic worldwide and are a great supporter of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band! Be sure to visit their site often to check out updates and enjoy terrific stories from the homeland
The band is proud to call Greg and Ingrid MacPherson their friends and kind supporters, and we appreciate their efforts to help fundraiser for pipe bands, and to provide a great source of information on their website at Keltic Nations. Check them out often!
 Check out Piping World for all the news and information on the UK piping scene.
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| News ~ Actuelles ~ Na Naidheachdan
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| Fall Shows - Wednesday, August 25, 2010The band is pleased to announce the dates of its upcoming fall shows: Scotland Tonight ~ the Celtic variety showcase with piping, drumming, song and dance taking place on Sunday, November 21 at 2 pm at the Bronson Centre at 211 Bronson Avenue in Ottawa. The Sons are honoured to be joined this year by the Ar Oran Gaelic Choir, Gaelic singer Cathy Ann MacPhee and from Scotland singer Joy Dunlop. The Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dance are scheduled to present traditional highland dances, and there'll be so much more. Come back for more updates! The band's annual St. Andrew's Day Celeidh takes place on Saturday, December 11 with piping, drumming, dinner, silent auction, cash bar, fiddling and so much more - only 200 tickets to be sold. Email us for yours today! Doors open at 5 pm, parking is free, kilts encouraged! |
| Pipefest 2010 - Saturday, August 07, 2010Pipefest - the 24 hour global piping initiative has started...Ottawa saw a wonderful parade with lots of super musicians, a great audience and money raised for the Canadian Cancer Society. If you want to donate to the cause, the fundraising will go on until the end of August. Visit http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/Pipefest2010.Canada to make your pledge today! |
| Event Updates - Friday, July 30, 2010 |
| A Mayoral Proclamation - Tuesday, July 27, 2010Pipe Major Bethany Bisaillion is pleased to announce that July 29 has been declared 'Ottawa Scottish Day' by Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien. A wonderful honour marking the 7th annual 'B In The Park' concert. Be sure to be at the show to hear the Mayor read and present the proclamation to the band.
Here is the Mayoral Proclamation: Ottawa Scottish Day, July 29, 2010.
WHEREAS, Ottawa Scottish Day honours the traditions, music and heritage of Scotland with a concert celebrating musicians from the City of Ottawa and those visiting the city; and
WHEREAS, this day celebrates the talent and dedication of the many participants in a show created by the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, Canada's oldest civilian pipe band established in 1896 in the Nation's Capital; and
WHEREAS, July 29 marks the seventh annual concert of Celtic Excellence hosted by the Sons of Scotland; and
WHEREAS, this day gives supportes of the Celtic arts the opportunity to come together in a show marking the wonderful music and fellowship of many talented and generous volunteers in our community;
THEREFORE, I, Larry O'Brien, Mayor of the City of Ottawa do hereby proclaim July 29, 2010 as Ottawa Scottish Day in the City of Ottawa.
Larry O'Brien, Mayor. |
| B In The Park - Friday, July 16, 2010Only 2 weeks to go until the 7th annual 'B In The Park' concert being held for the first time in Major's Hill Park, just behind the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel at 1 Rideau Street. Show starts at 6:15 pm and ends at 8:45 pm...be there early to get a good spot, bring your lawnchairs and have a great time at the show. Thank you to the City of Ottawa for their support for this event. |
| A Royal Highland Welcome - Tuesday, July 06, 2010Pipe Major Bethany Bisaillion and members of the Ottawa City Piping College and the Sons of Scotland greet Her Majesty The Queen during her visit to Canada at the National Arts Centre and present her with flowers, gifts, and a copy of the tune "The Royal Rant' much to Her Majesty's delight! |
| Ottawa City Piping College - East and West Ottawa locations - Thursday, June 24, 2010The Ottawa City Piping College is pleaeed to announce new locations in Ottawa - summer sessions starting immediately at the Scottish and Irish Store at 1713 St. Laurent Boulevard on Sundays, and at the Bells Corner Legion at 4026 Richmond Road on Tuesday evenings. Limited numbers of places available for beginner pipers and drummers under the tutelage of qualified, excellent teachers. Great group setting, affordable rates, and a superb way to learn music - email us at collegeofpiping@sympatico.ca to reserve your spot today. |
| Limited Edition Tyler Fry tenor sticks - Tuesday, May 11, 2010Make sure to get your order in by June 1 for your set of limited edition Tyler Fry tenor sticks- 50% of the proceeds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society - see our calendar page for more information. Deadline extended to June 30 for ordering read more ... |
| Honorary Patronages - Tuesday, April 20, 2010The band is pleased to announce its 7th and 8th Honorary Patrons for Pipefest 2010 Canada- The Right Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Multiculturalism, Citizenship and Immigration and Rosemary Thompson from the National Arts Centre. |
| National Tartan Day - Monday, April 12, 2010The 4th annual National Tartan Day on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, sees a grand display of piping, drumming, song and dance, and a record number of 69 tartans. |
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