Practices are on Monday nights at St. Barnabus Church at 70 James Street (at Kent Street) from 7 to 9 pm.
If anyone cannot get to practice, we will be working on both new and standard tunes. Let me know if you need audio recordings of any of these pieces, but be sure to check out the piper or drummer pages and Beth's YouTube channel to see if they are already posted up. Click here to go to her page.
With a new band book coming in early 2026, our team of music experts are putting a lot of work and effort into making sure the tunes are correct and the site too. If you see any errors, please let us know.
And for practicing, there are a few other tools to use to help with making the music its best. This metronome is terrific - you can load it onto your computer or smartphone. Visit Pro Metronome to see how it works.
register to compete with us in 2026
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If you are planning on competing as a soloist or with the pipe band in 2026, be sure to register with the Pipers and Pipe Band Society as a member to qualify.
We will add you to the roster once you have paid - please let us know when you have completed your registration - you can sign up with this link - PPBSO - and doing this prior to January 15 ensures you get the base rate, and you will have to register before the first sanctioned contest which is Maxville on August 1. Please note that the price rises $5.00 per month so be sure to sign up early. the 2026 contest set
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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. Sign up for TeamSnap to get all information.
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.
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 [email protected] 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 Dave Nuttall at his email at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 Dave Nuttall at his email at [email protected] 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.
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.
2026 Season
To register as a competitor to be eligible to compete with the band or for solos at sanctioned events in Ontario, please sign up if you intend to compete at any games, and send your membership number to Nicholas Olmstead at [email protected]
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.
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.
