Upcoming Events, information and player registration - at the PM's discretion - some events require limited numbers or a list of players - make sure you confirm your participation
VJ day in ottawa
We are marking the occasion of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day with a massed band performance on Saturday, August 15 on Ottawa's historic Sparks Street at 1 pm.
Performers are welcomed to join us a the World Exchange Plaza at Queen at Metcalfe Streets at 12 noon to get tuned up. There is free parking at the World Exchange Plaza on weekends.
Jackets, no vests, wear medals.
Step off time is 12:50 from the plaza, where we will play standard tunes and then play over at the National War Memorial. After party reception to be held at Darcy McGee's Irish Pub, 44 Sparks Street.
Performers are welcomed to join us a the World Exchange Plaza at Queen at Metcalfe Streets at 12 noon to get tuned up. There is free parking at the World Exchange Plaza on weekends.
Jackets, no vests, wear medals.
Step off time is 12:50 from the plaza, where we will play standard tunes and then play over at the National War Memorial. After party reception to be held at Darcy McGee's Irish Pub, 44 Sparks Street.
band socks
The PM bought some hose online and has been wearing them to see how they are. Good success so far, and the hose are not too costly and arrive quite quickly. The site is www.tartanista.co.uk and the page with the hose we wear is
https://www.tartanista.co.uk/tartanista-black-cream-value-scottish-marching-piper-bobble-kilt-hose-socks/
We wear black hose, and it's best to get a couple of pairs. They have other things on the site, so have a wee browse!
https://www.tartanista.co.uk/tartanista-black-cream-value-scottish-marching-piper-bobble-kilt-hose-socks/
We wear black hose, and it's best to get a couple of pairs. They have other things on the site, so have a wee browse!
Parade and Show Attendance
It is important that the band have a good turnout at all events, paying or not. In exchange for tuition, the hall, uniforms and instruments, members are expected to do their best to sign up to come play. Some events, like our own shows and Burns night require 100% attendance, even from non-playing members - there's always something to do at a lot of our concerts.
Those not ready to parade can come out to help, and those pipers and drummers working on music will be vetted by the PM and told when to start signing up for events.
Some players are not ready to play the basics yet have a uniform, but won't be asked to play if they are not ready to do so, again at the discretion of the PM so be sure to get to your work with both memorization and playing on the march.
In order to facilitate easier sign up and attendance, the names of those who have signed up will be listed here with parade information. Please do your best to support the band when your schedule allows.
See a band officer if you have any questions about your dress. Wear it proudly, and keep it looking sharp.
Those not ready to parade can come out to help, and those pipers and drummers working on music will be vetted by the PM and told when to start signing up for events.
Some players are not ready to play the basics yet have a uniform, but won't be asked to play if they are not ready to do so, again at the discretion of the PM so be sure to get to your work with both memorization and playing on the march.
In order to facilitate easier sign up and attendance, the names of those who have signed up will be listed here with parade information. Please do your best to support the band when your schedule allows.
See a band officer if you have any questions about your dress. Wear it proudly, and keep it looking sharp.
Attendance
Members of the band are asked to sign up for as many parades and shows as they can to support the band. Money earned at events goes towards many things including our practice hall rental fees, purchase of uniforms and equipment, and more.
If you are not able to attend practice, please email me at bethany.bagpipes@sympatico.ca or call me at home at 613 562 4842 or on my cell phone at 613 851 3192 - you can text me on that 2nd number too. If you fail to get in touch on a regular basis we may need to ask for your uniform back for other members, and there are a lot of new ones coming out. Only people exempt from this would be the beginner drummers, who should contact Megan Bisaillion at mbisaillion@gmail.com if they have attendance concerns. More information is available in the band handbook posted here in the Members Section. Thanks everyone for your support and cooperation.
If you are not able to attend practice, please email me at bethany.bagpipes@sympatico.ca or call me at home at 613 562 4842 or on my cell phone at 613 851 3192 - you can text me on that 2nd number too. If you fail to get in touch on a regular basis we may need to ask for your uniform back for other members, and there are a lot of new ones coming out. Only people exempt from this would be the beginner drummers, who should contact Megan Bisaillion at mbisaillion@gmail.com if they have attendance concerns. More information is available in the band handbook posted here in the Members Section. Thanks everyone for your support and cooperation.
travel
The band's work and good reputation means that we are getting invited to more and more trips that require a good standard of play. Organizers of these trips have assembled some tunes for pipers and drummers to learn, so please print, learn and be ready to play these tunes when considering signing up for a trip. Consideration of attendance will be done by the PM.
Set 1 - the 1967 Tattoo Medley.
Set 1 - the 1967 Tattoo Medley.
How to store your kilt and what about that cape...
A helpful and interesting article to help all of us who don a kilt at anytime.
http://www.westcoastkilts.com/kilt-care.php#storingyourkilt
Also, please purchase a black Inverness cape. And put your name in it. And bring it to all outdoor events.
http://www.westcoastkilts.com/kilt-care.php#storingyourkilt
Also, please purchase a black Inverness cape. And put your name in it. And bring it to all outdoor events.
2020 Season
To register as a competitor to be eligible to compete with the band or for solos at sanctioned events in 2020. visit www.ppbso.org and sign up - before a certain date, you get a discount. The form and information is under their 'Form' Module.
Please sign up if you intend to compete at any games, and send your membership number to Nicholas Olmstead at griffen72@gmail.com
Solo piping and drumming is good fun too - make sure you check out the requirements, and talk to your tutor about how to prepare and present your music.
Interested in doing solo piping work? See Beth - she gets lots of requests, and has experience and advice for you.
Please sign up if you intend to compete at any games, and send your membership number to Nicholas Olmstead at griffen72@gmail.com
Solo piping and drumming is good fun too - make sure you check out the requirements, and talk to your tutor about how to prepare and present your music.
Interested in doing solo piping work? See Beth - she gets lots of requests, and has experience and advice for you.
