holiday break dates 2021/2022
Our last practice will take place on Monday, December 13, and resume as soon as restrictions are lifted on indoor gatherings. Come back here for that date, but in the meantime, we will be back to online practices with our Microsoft Teams program. If you need help with signing up, email Donald at Donald@sospb.com for information.
Announcements on trips, concerts and general information will be posted on the website and sent out in emails. We wish everyone a great holiday season! All the best from your friends in the Sons of Scotland!
Announcements on trips, concerts and general information will be posted on the website and sent out in emails. We wish everyone a great holiday season! All the best from your friends in the Sons of Scotland!
the band
We have solo players for hire for birthdays, parties and more - we have very much enjoyed playing at many retirement residences and for many occasions during this time.
Here are some memories to share - email Donald MacDonald at Donald@sospb.com for information on how we can help!
Please stay safe and healthy - we will post updates on events here. In the meantime, the PM is offering Skype/Messenger lessons - email her at sospb@sospb.com
If you need anything, email Band Manager Donald MacDonald at Donald@sospb.com.
Here are some memories to share - email Donald MacDonald at Donald@sospb.com for information on how we can help!
Please stay safe and healthy - we will post updates on events here. In the meantime, the PM is offering Skype/Messenger lessons - email her at sospb@sospb.com
If you need anything, email Band Manager Donald MacDonald at Donald@sospb.com.
2022
Robbie Burns celebrations will take place at Deacon Brodies Pub on Elgin Street. 131 years running, details to follow soon. Do a little research on your favorite poem to read at this event - here is a good resource. Burns Poems
January 23 - An afternoon Robbie Burns performance at St. Pat's Retirement Home, 2865 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, 2 to 4 pm
January 24 - Band's annual AGM during our online practice.
January 25 - the band will mark its 126th year and Robbie Burns Day with a tune at the Ottawa sign where the City of Ottawa will light it in our colors to mark our anniversary! There may be haggis....
National Tartan Day this year will be celebrated during our special Diamond Jubilee program on May 21/22. Come back for details.
May 21, 22 - Victoria Day Celebrations on Sparks Street. Details to come
June 2 - 2022 - Marking the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, we will have a gathering of pipers, drummers, and dancers in Ottawa. There is a great tune to learn and you can download all the information about a worldwide piping and drumming endeavor here - register your participation to be part of this historic day!
Visit this site for all the details on the UK parties and more!
July 28 - B in the Park, Ottawa
July 29, 30 - Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville Ontario.
trips 2022
The pipe band is looking forward to travel in 2022, and we welcome you to get in touch if you want more information on taking part.
Tentative journeys include New York City in April for Tartan Day events in that city from April 7 to 10 with accommodation in midtown Manhattan and events to celebrate.
Europe in May including stops in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany,and those dates are May 1 to 10 - come back for details on that trip.
The Scotland trip in August is from the 9th to the 18th.
Email PM Bisaillion at sospb@sospb.com to see how you can join us!
Tentative journeys include New York City in April for Tartan Day events in that city from April 7 to 10 with accommodation in midtown Manhattan and events to celebrate.
Europe in May including stops in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany,and those dates are May 1 to 10 - come back for details on that trip.
The Scotland trip in August is from the 9th to the 18th.
Email PM Bisaillion at sospb@sospb.com to see how you can join us!
en fete ensemble - we play together
Back in 2018, we were approached by the French television channel TVO to support a production of French family programming they were doing on the arts. We invited them along to our annual 'Scotland Tonight' concert at the Shenkman Theatre, and they did a recording of Alexis MacKenzie and her friend, and Alexis is a student of PM Bethany Bisaillion. Please enjoy this terrific program - it's great to support the arts in this way!
https://www.tfo.org/fr/univers/on-fete-ensemble/101894338/ecosse
https://www.tfo.org/fr/univers/on-fete-ensemble/101894338/ecosse
If you wish to take part in the online Tartan Day Project 1320 by sharing your music, dance, prose or other talents, please visit that page on Facebook and upload your video. We look forward to seeing you there!
