The results were:
Ceol Mor – 1 R MacLeod 2 S Liddell 3 I Speirs 4 J Lee 5 B Gandy
Ceol Beag – 1 W McCallum 2 B Gandy 3 A MacColl 4 F Johnston
5 I Speirs
Points were allocated on a 5,4,3,2,1, basis and the outcome was five points each to Roderick, William and Bruce. Roderick was duly declared Champion on piobaireachd preference – no problem with that. But when we come to the second prize, piobaireachd preference was ignored and William declared runner-up.
The issue was brought to our attention by reader Ian Forbes who wrote: ‘Robert, I wonder if its worthwhile looking into the Glenfiddich overall results. Apparently three pipers tied for first place on five points (MacLeod, McCallum, Gandy). First place to MacLeod was awarded on piob. preference – fair enough. However second place, favouring McCallum over Gandy, was awarded on MSR preference. Looks like a big anomaly to me. If piob. preference was used consistently, then Gandy should have had 2nd overall prize being 5th in piob with McCallum unplaced in piob. Wonder what others think. Ian.’
Certainly worth raising Ian. My own view is that there has been an unintentional slip up, and I hope that the promoters and organisers make it clear in their rules to future competitors just how the final reckoning will be conducted. There’s prestige and a lot of money at stake after all. It’s all somewhat embarrassing for the organiser, but let’s cut her some slack. In the three decades or so she has been running the Blair Castle show I can’t think of any other glitches – a remarkable record considering the logistics and egos involved.[polldaddy poll=9567284]
Alan Morrison, Head of Music at the Government’s arts organisation Creative Scotland, said: ‘The quality of this year’s nominees shows that the traditional music scene in Scotland is thriving and it is great to see these artists being commended at such a prestigious event. Creative Scotland are proud to support Hands Up For Trad [promoters] and we wish all the nominees the best of luck.'[wds id=”6″]
Dave Mason in Cincinnati has sent this query:
Hello Rob
I am hoping you can help me with how to continue a movement through a tune as it progresses. In the ground I have a bar ending thus:
Would I play as a thumb grace note on high G in subsequent parts like…
Or would I want to add an endari as thus:
I appreciate your input and advice. Have a great day.
Dave Mason, Cincinnati.
I take it this is one of your own compositions Dave. If so congratulations on taking the plunge into ceol mor. Re the music, it is entirely up to you what you do. Either the throw or the plain gracenote would do in my view but you should try to be consistent I think. The singlings would have one or the other. The throw does seem attractive.
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