Author: Robert Wallace

James Campbell of Kilberry

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Today we begin a series which will be a must read for all enthusiasts and students of ceol mor.  It concerns James Campbell of Kilberry (1916 – 2003), one of the important figures in 20th century piping. The series begins with the first instalment of a lecture given by his former pupil, Jonathan Gillespie, earlier this year. Subsequent excerpts will further explore James’s life and teaching, and evaluate his considerable…

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SFU World’s Week Concert Details

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Douglas Orr of promoters Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band reports: Tickets for this concert go on sale on 21 November 2014 and can be purchased directly from the concert hall. The title of the concert for this year is ‘Nous Sommes Prets’ (We are ready) which is the motto of the university and the title of the band’s first album. This is also a reflection of how the band feel as…

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PP Editor’s Blog 7/11/14

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[easyrotator]erc_14_1414056032[/easyrotator]With all the live streaming that is going on these days it is heartening to know that active consideration is being given to doing just that with the World Solo Drumming. This Andante – sponsored event would be a certain winner with the pipe band fraternity worldwide, especially, of course, the percussionists. As I said in my report a couple of weeks ago, if the piping is good, both main…

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New Letter, New Comment

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RW: Updates for the site this morning include a letter from Roddy Livingstone of the Scottish Piping Society of London on my report on last Saturday’s competition. Roddy puts the record straight on the JB Robertson March and makes some other valuable points. Read here…. Also, we have an extended piece from Duncan Watson on the Piobaiareachd Controversy article. I believe Duncan makes an important contribution to this discussion, a…

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London: B Grade Piobaireachd Review

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[easyrotator]erc_75_1413484305[/easyrotator] Scottish Piping Society of London Competition, Nov 1, 2014, ‘B’ Piobaireachd Review By Andrew Wright Competition reports and feedback, as a rule, tend always to centre on the very top level, with lower grade events mostly by-passed other than for the recording of the results. It is, however, at the lower level that the apprenticeship for the top is served, where performing skills are learned and honed toward the…

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