Category: Solo Piping
Strathmore Games Results
Posted on by Robert Wallace
Piobaireachd judges were Ronald Clark and Robert Barnes with James Hamilton and Gordon McLean on the ceol beag. The day was warm and mainly dry. Piobaireachd 1 Allan Russell (pictured) 2 Alan Clark 3 Faye Henderson 4 Calum Brown 5 Peter McCalister March 1 Ben Duncan 2 Allan Russell 3 Calum Brown 4 Alan Clark 5 Peter McCalister S&R 1 Calum Brown 2 Ben Duncan 3 Allan Russell 4 Alan…
Outstanding Recital by Donald McBride Posted on PP Audio Archive
Posted on by Robert Wallace
Featuring on the PP Audio Archive today is a recital given by leading piper Donald McBride in the Savoy Hotel, Kansas City, MO in March 2010. In it Donald displays all his mastery of timing and technique on a superb 1908 silver and ivory Lawrie bagpipe with a Hardie chanter (1975). Donald was taught originally by his father Willie Mc Bride, and played in his band, the Monktonhall, for many years. From 1972 until he…
PP Ed’s Blog: Band Formations/ Muirheads Names/ Colin Thomson/ Braemar/Jack Lee
Posted on by Robert Wallace
Those of us who have been advocating ‘concert formation’ for pipe band competition for many years were cheered by yesterday’s announcement that the Edinburgh Pipe Band Championship, to be held in Princes Street Gardens on June 18, will adopt just such a format. All credit to John Hughes the RSPBA Lothian & Borders Branch Chairman, and Vice-Chairman of the Association, for taking this initiative. When I played there in the…
Markinch Games Piping
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