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
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....
February 7 - resume in person practice at the Vanier Legion at 294 Cyr Avenue.
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Burns Party at Deacon Brodies Pub at 247 Elgin Street. Live music and dance on the hour and half hour - 7 performances from 4 to 7 pm, Address to the Haggis at 5. Come along for a super time!
EASTER MONDAY - NO PRACTICE ON APRIL 18. ENJOY A DAY OFF WITH FAMILY!
National Tartan Day this year will be celebrated during our special Diamond Jubilee program on May 21/22. Details on www.championbagpipes.com
May 21, 22 - Victoria Day Celebrations on Sparks Street. Details at www.championbagpipes.com
June 2 - 2022 - Marking the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, we will have a gathering of pipers, drummers, and dancers in Ottawa. Our performance will take place from 7 to 7:30 pm at the Cenotaph, and then we'll head to Deacon Brodies Pub on Elgin Street to have a toast. 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!
June 3 - 108th birthday for Mrs. Brown at the Grace Manor.
June 4 - Double - gig day - Ottawa City Hall to the Cenotaph for the Tunis Shriner Parade. 10 am assembly, 10:30 am step off. Lunch at City Hall afterwards. Mini band at St. Joseph's Church, Wilbrod Street- Canadian Indo Caribbean Organization of Ottawa
July 2 - 100th birthday for Miss Rita at the Grace Manor.
July 17 - Sons fundraising bbq and performance at the Dominion Tavern, 33 York Street. 1 - 4 pm - lots of free food, raffle items and music!
July 29, 30 - Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville Ontario.
Note: Band practice is on pause on August 1, 8 and 15, and will recommence on Monday, August 22 at the Legion. Thank you!
Scotland trip - August 7 to 18. Please see our Travel to Scotland page for all itinerary details.
September 3 - Riverstone Retirement Home performance.
September 18 - practice is cancelled in honour of the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen
October 1 - mini band at Whisky Ottawa - tickets at www.whiskyottawa.ca
October 2 - Centretown Food Bank Walkathon - details to come
October 10 - Thanksgiving Monday, no practice at the hall.
October 24 - World Cup Launch performance for the Qatar Embassy, Ottawa
October 29 - opening for Big Jeezus Truck, Brass Monkey Bar, Ottawa
December 3 - St. Andrew's Day Christmas Celeidh - Vanier Legion, Cyr Avenue. Tickets only $20.00 and are onsale now at Eventbrite. Click here for details.
Our holiday break will be for 3 weeks; our last practice of 2022 will be on December 12, and we are back to practice on January 9.
2023
April 13 to 16 - NYC Tartan Week See our dedicated trip page for details.
April 23 - National Tartan Day, Parliament Hill, Ottawa at 12 noon.
August 13 to 23 (tentative dates) - Scotland trip. World Pipe Band Championships, performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Register your interest with the form on the Travel to Scotland page; guests and guest players, highland dancers and welcomed to come along with us, at the PM's discretion.
April 23 - National Tartan Day, Parliament Hill, Ottawa at 12 noon.
August 13 to 23 (tentative dates) - Scotland trip. World Pipe Band Championships, performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Register your interest with the form on the Travel to Scotland page; guests and guest players, highland dancers and welcomed to come along with us, at the PM's discretion.
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
Robbie Burns show at the St. Pat's Retirement Home, Ottawa on Sunday, January 23. Lots of music and Burns poems - it was so great to be there and we loved it all.
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!
