Piping Press

By Robert Wallace, Piobaireachd Society President The annual Piobaireachd Society sponsored recital of ceòl mòr which had been scheduled for early August has been postponed until November due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent cancellation of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival of which the concert was part. The event, entitled, ‘Classical Bagpipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’, will now take place on Novemebr 29 – the Sunday nearest St Andrew’s…

Many pipers and drummers throughout the world are working in the front line of this worldwide fight against Covid-19, but I don’t know of too many (although I stand to be corrected) who are in what must be the most unenviable position of leading a government’s fight against this cruel virus.  Here in Northern Ireland our Health Minister, Robin Swann, is at the centre of such decision making and in normal…

The Shasta Piping Society commissioned this piobaireachd from Karen McCrindle Warren some time ago. Three artists have been solicited for commissioned work to commemorate historical events or persons with stories not often told.  Karen accepted and produced her work knowing the SPS’s goal of spreading piobaireachd to as many listeners and players as possible.  I knew Karen’s composing work from our writing contests and knew well her affection for the Lowlands…

This is an online translation of the notice sent in French regarding the annual ‘Piobairecahd by the Sea’ event held in Brittany, France. ‘Very dear friends confined (but united by love for the most disturbing music). Like all Associations, we sail by sight … (normal in Cancale)but we hope that Pibroc’h en Bord de Mer 2020 will take place! ‘So write it down on your tablets: Third weekend in September(Saturday…

The World Online Piping & Drumming Championships for Spring 2020 is an exciting and fun way to compete against pipers and drummers from around the world, write the promoters. There’s no need for travel. You can compete from the comfort of your own home. Every competitor will have the opportunity to compete for the title of World Online Piping & Drumming Champion and the chance to win awards in several…