The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band

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

 

 Photo of the Governor General of Canada - Michaelle Jean

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 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 sonsofscotland@bell.net

 

 

 

 

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. 
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.  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 Instructor David Nuttall.
Sticks, pad and enthusiasm are a requirement, teaching excellence and good fellowship a guarantee!

 

Events, Gigs and Good Fellowship

 

B IN THE PARK 2009

The Sons are pleased to announce they are being joined for their 6th annual 
pipe band concert 'B in the Park' by the 2 champion bands from Winnipeg's
St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg.  The show will take place Thursday, July 30 in Confederation Park, Ottawa.  Beer and whisky tent this year, and limited edition t shirts on sale.  Tickets are $10.00, and are onsale soon at both Scottish and Irish Store Ottawa locations and at the park during the show.

This year's Door Prizes include:
A set of Bagpipes from McCallum Bagpipes of Kilmarnock, Scotland
A kilt from Keltoi Gaelic Clothing

 

The kind and talented folk at McCallum Bagpipes have donated our top prize for this year's show - we are truly grateful to them for this donation.

 

We are grateful to the Keltoi Gaelic Clothing Company for their kind and generous donation of a kilt as part of our door prize for B in the Park!  The winner will receive a gift certificate for a traditional box pleated kilt.

 

 

Thanks to Cameron Drumming Studio for their donation of an advanced metronome! 

 

The City of Ottawa

Thank you so much to the City of Ottawa's Culture Fund for their generous support of this year's B in the Park!

 

 

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

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 9 am and 
Mondays at 10 pm. 

 

 
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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Sponsors and Affiliates
Ontario Trillium FoundationThe ScotsmanHomecoming Scotland 2009The Gathering 2009Glenfiddich Logo

Band Members!

We now have members-only pages on our web site.  If you haven't done so already, please register an account on the site by clicking the "Register" link on the top of this page.  Your identity will be verified and your account will be activated within a couple of days.  If you have any trouble with this process, please leave us a message in the "Drop Us A Line" box above and we'll contact you.

News~Actuelles~Na Naidheachdan

June 19....The band is proud to announce the integration to their mandate of volunteerism and presentation of the introduction of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to recognize the work and contributions of members aged 14 through 25.  An exciting program and a great opportunity for our younger players and we look forward to great results and an extraordinary presentation ceremony in the future!

June 16.....New Drum Major Maureen Rennie takes the reigns for the band as the Sons newest member and first female Drum Major!  The band welcomes Maureen to the band and looks forward to working with her.

June 15.....Affiliation with CHIN Radio's Gaelic Hour program established; tune into the show Saturdays and Sundays to hear Austin Comerton!  97.9 FM on your radio dial.

June 10.....Gaelic choir Ar Oran is starting up; new members are welcome.  Visit the Gaelic Club of Ottawa for more information on this terrific group!

June 6......Ceremony to mark th 65th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion with a performance at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.  Pipe Major Sam Scott's bagpipes played ashore that day will be on display until June 21.  Visit the Museum site for hours of operation.

Ottawa City Piping College

The Ottawa City Piping College 
Youth Pipe Band

The Ottawa City Piping College's directors have put together a concept to support the great talent and dedication of younger players in the Ottawa region.  They are assembling a group of pipers and drummers to take a trip to the World Pipe Band Championships in 2011 in the Novice Juvenile grade.  All members are required to be under the age of 18, must travel with a parent, and a full itinerary of shows and touring time will be planned for the group.  They will travel with the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, and have the opportunity to take in classes and recitals at the College of Piping in Glasgow.  Please contact the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band if you want more information on this exciting new opportunity marking the 115th Anniversary of the band,  and which will be run by Pipe Major Lochie Bisaillion.

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About the Band

For more information on joining the band, hiring a piper, mini band or the whole band, contact our band manager Mr. Bob Derry at Robert.Derry@ocdsb.ca or Pipe Major Bethany Bisaillion at sospb@sospb.com   Donations and sponsorship welcomed, and new members all throughout the year - drop us a line anytime.

 

 

Are you looking for a piper, dancer and drummer ideal for your next event?
Are you keen to be on our list of sought-after soloists?
Visit our site at www.championbagpipes.com and
register today! Rates, locations, and details negotiable.

The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band are honoured to be recognized by United Way/Centraide of Ottawa in their
Nomination Honour Roll for their work in the community for the 2008 Community Builder of the Year Awards

 

Congratulations to the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band on their nomination for the 2009 City of Ottawa Civic Appreciation Award in recognition of the band's work and dedication to the teaching and presentation of the Celtic arts in our community. Well done Sons!

 

 

 

 

 

July 02, 2009