National Piping Centre, 8th August………….. Those who survive war often say nothing of their experience, writes Dr Jack Taylor. So Gary West’s discovery that Jock Duncan, father of P/M Ian and the late Gordon, had taped, then typed out, reminiscences of some 60 World War 1 survivors over 50 years is a precious one, especially as it was done in dialect, mostly the Doric of Jock’s Aberdeenshire. They could speak…
Top drummer Graham Brown is facing difficulties thanks to Hurricane Harvey. Never good to hear about someone losing out. Maybe the PP readership can assist? Graham, brother of famous piper Glenn, teaches drumming at the St.Thomas Episcopal School in Houston. His house has been hit head-on by Harvey and he’s in the unfortunate position of facing the loss of all of his belongings. Please consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign that…
Firstly a mention for young Lewis Russell winner of the MacGregor Memorial piobaireachd competition, writes the Editor. This is a tough challenge for the aspiring young professional. Entrants have to play once in a qualifying heat and again in the final if they make it through. Lewis (17), from Livingston, has been taught since age 10 by Andrew Frater from Uphall. Andrew said: ‘Lewis is a natural player and very…
Glenn Brown, recent winner of the Senior Piobaireachd title at the Argyllshire Gathering (above), has been elected President of the Competing Pipers’ Association, the representative body for solo pipers junior and senior. Glenn replaces Cameron Drummond who has completed a controversial three years at the helm of the association. Callum Beaumont, another leading piper and two-time Clasp winner, is vice president. The CPA was founded fin 1976 on the initiative…
Faye Henderson (above) was the winner of the Captain John MacLellan MBE Medal at the recital and dinner held in the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh, last night. The other players were Iain Speirs, Finlay Johnston and William McCallum. The adjudicator was Dr Angus MacDonald. Each piper played a tune composed by Captain John: Finlay Johnston – The Edinburgh Piobaireachd William McCallum – A Welcome for Patrick Struan Iain Speirs –…
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