The band of the Sons are heading to Scotland and Ireland and we would love your support. Our band works hard - and plays our very best!
The band of the Sons of Scotland has been in existence in Ottawa since 1896, making it Canada's oldest civilian pipe band. Today the band provides free instruction to people wishing to learn the pipes and drums, and performs in over 50 events in their community throughout the year.
To cap off their season, the band takes an annual trip to Scotland to perform at many shows and compete at the World Pipe Band Championships. In 2014, the band is taking a short trip to Dublin to perform at Dublin City Hall, Dublin Castle, and in a very special show in honour of the Youghal Pipe Band who are celebrating their 100th year, making them Ireland's oldest pipe band. We are marking the occasion with a special presentation, and look forward to performing in honour of this great achievement by a hardworking and historical pipe band. We are also joining up with the Dublin Fire Department Pipe Band for this terrific evening - 3 bands in 1 pub - what could be louder!
Visit the PayPal link to donate today!
The band of the Sons of Scotland has been in existence in Ottawa since 1896, making it Canada's oldest civilian pipe band. Today the band provides free instruction to people wishing to learn the pipes and drums, and performs in over 50 events in their community throughout the year.
To cap off their season, the band takes an annual trip to Scotland to perform at many shows and compete at the World Pipe Band Championships. In 2014, the band is taking a short trip to Dublin to perform at Dublin City Hall, Dublin Castle, and in a very special show in honour of the Youghal Pipe Band who are celebrating their 100th year, making them Ireland's oldest pipe band. We are marking the occasion with a special presentation, and look forward to performing in honour of this great achievement by a hardworking and historical pipe band. We are also joining up with the Dublin Fire Department Pipe Band for this terrific evening - 3 bands in 1 pub - what could be louder!
Visit the PayPal link to donate today!
The Sons are starting a youth pipe band in 2015.
The band will enjoy some terrific performance opportunities leading up to Canada Day, 2017 marking Canada's 150th birthday.
Pipers and drummers are welcome - or those wishing to learn.
Drop us a line at sospb@sospb.com for information on how to join up, how to donate, and how to be a supporter of this new effort in Canada's capital!
The band will enjoy some terrific performance opportunities leading up to Canada Day, 2017 marking Canada's 150th birthday.
Pipers and drummers are welcome - or those wishing to learn.
Drop us a line at sospb@sospb.com for information on how to join up, how to donate, and how to be a supporter of this new effort in Canada's capital!
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.
E-mail the band Manager Robert Derry at derryr9@gmail.com for information B IN THE PARK 2014
Thursday, July 31 is 'Ottawa Scottish Day' in our nation's capital. Come out to 'B in the Park' in your own tartans if you wish - this is the tartan for the City of Ottawa. Bands joining the Sons of Scotland this year are the 78th Frasers (Halifax Citadel), Drum 4 Life and the Pipes and Drums of the Ceremonial Guard. The concert takes place in Major's Hill Park in downtown Ottawa from 6:30 to 8:30 pm - come along with your lawnchairs, your friends and enjoy a terrific concert for only $10.00. Limited edition t shirts will be on sale, and we'll have a terrific refreshment garden sponsored by Glenfiddich and the McAuslan Brewing Company. Tickets are available at the show! We hope to see you at B in the Park! 
The Sons are pleased to be playing the half time show at the Ottawa Fury FC - Glasgow Rangers FC game on July 23 at TD Place, 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. |
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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