The Sons of Scotland
If you are interested in joining the Sons of Scotland as a piper or drummer, drop us a line. Our history dates back to 1896, but the mandate stays the same - provide free instruction to those who wish to learn, and then go into the community to present that music.
Email Band Manager Robert Derry at robert.derry@ocdsb.ca for information. 
National Tartan Day
Thank you to everyone who came along to our event on Sunday; we had 77 different tartans on display, some great entertainment,and even a bit of sunshine! We hope to see you out next year for the 9th annual 'National Tartan Day' celebrations on Parliament Hill, Ottawa! 
Did you sing along to Amazing Grace on Tartan Day, and would you like to be able to sing along to this famous and much beloved tune? Here are the words in English and Gaelic (pdf file) and here is an audio file with the Gaelic spoken to assist you with your learning
________________________________________________________________________________________ The Sons Visit RoyaltyListen to Pipe Major Bethany Bisaillion's breaking interview with Alan Neal on CBC's All In a Day where she describes what it was like to meet and perform for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II this past Monday, August 19th:
Check out the piece aired by CBC News Ottawa: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/Ottawa/ID/2399839028/
As well as a clip from CTVs Canada AM: http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/canadian-bagpipers-prepare-to-play-for-the-queen-in-scotland-1.1399472 The Ottawa City Piping College
The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band are pleased to be affiliated
with the Ottawa City Piping College which supports its mandate to teach and train musicians in both piping and drumming in our region. Our curriculum follows the course of the prestigious College of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland, and our 3 accredited examiners follow their testing guidelines. We have 2 Ottawa based teachers and one in Montreal, Quebec who can assist you with your lessons. For information on lessons, please email school Director Bethany Bisaillion at collegeofpiping@sympatico.ca for times, costs and locations in Ottawa and information on the school in Montreal. All new members are asked to have a basic knowledge of exercises, tunes, and have taken a session of admission with one of the band's officers. For more information on the College of Piping in Glasgow, please visit their site at www.collegeofpiping.org Exam information is available on this page: http://www.collegeofpiping.org/examinations/sqa-piping/ The OCPC is proud to support the beginner program of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band. The Queen and I - with Pipe Major Bethany BisaillionDonating to a great cause...
The Sons of Scotland are pleased to be supporting youth in our community with piping and drumming classes. The school of the Ottawa City Piping College supports the work of the Sons of Scotland - if you want to donate to this wonderful program, please email us at sospb@sospb.com The Ottawa City Piping College is a registered non profit organization. We contribute to the teaching and travel of the many members of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band.
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Support Canada's Oldest Civilian Pipe Band!
Donate to our organization today! 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
The Caring Canadian Award
The Sons of Scotland have been awarded the Caring Canadian Award by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston. The ceremony took place on April 7 at Rideau Hall, and members of the band were given pins on behalf of the pipe band.
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