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
tune updates
There is a quartet competition at the Ottawa Indoors on April 30 - if you wish to sign up for the 2nd quartet, tunes are 'Battle of Waterloo, Smiths a Gallant Fireman, The Haunting, Jock Wilsons Ball and 78th Walk Round' - see Beth for music.
Keep working on Cutting Bracken and Irish Eyes for upcoming parades.
Keep working on Cutting Bracken and Irish Eyes for upcoming parades.
Hearty players signed up to play for St Patrick's Day this year, on March 11 from City Hall to TD Place - 10 am arrival at City Hall, step off at 11 am - no leaving cases at city hall, and dress warmly -----
Beth, Donald, Debbie, Cindy, Lochie, Nicholas, Jamie, Tony, Norm V, Gail --- Megan, JM, Grace, Ashtyn, Olga, Betty
Beth, Donald, Debbie, Cindy, Lochie, Nicholas, Jamie, Tony, Norm V, Gail --- Megan, JM, Grace, Ashtyn, Olga, Betty
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. If you're not ready yet, we'll practice marching at practices, but only if you are ready to go will you play. We have to do our best when presenting music to our audience.
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 John Virag or Lorna Lindsey if you have any questions about your dress. Wear it proudly, and keep it looking sharp.
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 John Virag or Lorna Lindsey 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.
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.
2017 Season
To register as a competitor to be eligible to compete with the band or for solos at sanctioned events in 2017. visit www.ppbso.org and sign up - before December 31 it is $45.20 for renewal. 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
Members of the pipe corps are also asked to complete their Level 1 College of Piping examination with Beth before the first competition. The College tie is part of our contest uniform.
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
Members of the pipe corps are also asked to complete their Level 1 College of Piping examination with Beth before the first competition. The College tie is part of our contest uniform.
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.
