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New Composing Competition for Young Pipers

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The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust have sent this: ‘A competition to find Scotland’s next superstar young composer and an iconic new tune for our national instrument has launched today ‘Piping Hit 2018′.  Youngsters across Scotland are being asked whether they think they have the x factor and to compose a hit tune suitable for the great Highland bagpipe.  ‘The competition is open to every school pupil in Scotland.  Music charity organisers, the Scottish Schools Pipes and…

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Last Black Watch Piper to Play at President Kennedy’s Funeral Dies

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The Dundee’s ‘Courier’ newspaper has reported the passing of Bruce Cowie the last Black Watch Piper to play at the 1963 funeral procession of former US President John F Kennedy. Piper Bruce (78) was aged 24 when he took part in the march through Washington from the White house to St Matthew’s Cathedral in 1963 (see pic above). PP readers can re-visit our extensive feature on these few tragic days…

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Glasgow City Pipe Band and Grade 2 Prospects for 2018

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Our Grade 2 watcher MacStig regrets to note that Glasgow City Pipe Band has disbanded after 2 years…… It’s always sad to see a band packing up and calling it a day, and there have been many over the years. Glasgow City tried hard in a very competitive market for players, stepped out in Grade 2, and made it through two seasons, albeit this past season probably signposted challenges with…

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Appeal for More Information on P/M Willie Jack of the Dalziel Highland Pipe Band

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Reader Kerry MacIver has written asking for information about her grandfather, P/M William Jack of the Dalziel Highland Pipe Band. Kerry writes: ‘I am wanting to find out more about my grandfather and I was wondering if you could help. His name was Willie Jack and he was Pipe Major of the Dalziel Highland Pipe Band. I believe it was based in either Motherwell or Wishaw. ‘He passed away in…

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PP Ed’s Blog: St Thomas’/ Stuart & Finlay/ Union Pipes/ Grampian League

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Lyric Todkill of the flood-hit St Thomas’ Episcopal Pipe Band: ‘Thank you again for such a great article. I think it will help our cause.If anyone has difficulty with donating through the website, international donations can be made with the following account information. International Wires with SWIFT code instructions: Prosperity Bank ABA: 113122655 SWIFT: PROYUS44 Beneficiary: St. Thomas Episcopal Church & School Flood Relief Fund Acct #217165824 Finlay Johnston and…

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