Piping Press

A REPORT ON THE FIRST EVER SOUTH AFRICAN PIPING AND DRUMMING SUMMER SCHOOL (15, 16, 17 MARCH 2109). By Andy Dippenaar Due to its particular pitch and frequency, the sound of the great Highland bagpipe carries a very long way indeed. And so, too, does the love for the instrument. It carries so far, in fact, that at almost the very southernmost reach of the great continent of Africa, you…

Friday 29th March 2019 saw Ipswich Piping Society’s recital given by husband and wife team Margaret and Alastair Dunn. They were both excellent. Following several years of successful Spring Recitals, the Society continued their resounding annual successes with an evening spent in the company of Mr and Mrs Dunn. Chairman Rod Caird brought a large, full room to order and introduced Margaret to the audience. Her bagpipe filled all ears…

Skye Gathering may have suffered from the depressing loss of the Silver Chanter contest last year but the organisers are hitting back in the best way possible. They are pushing the kids. This year will see a new emphasis on Under 18 Piobaireachd and MSR competitions at Portree. These will take place on the Tuesday of the gathering and will be an important feature of a day which sees top…

By Margaret Dunn Please find attached the results from yesterday’s competition (March 30), which had a very healthy entry. Events were judged by Callum Beaumont and Matt Wilson. Overall Winners: Grade 1 – Robert Wilson; Grade 2 – Stewart Allan; Grade 3 – Bill Copland  Full results:Grade 1 Piobaireachd 1st Robert Wilson2nd Stewart Gaudin3rd Con Houlihan Grade 2 Piobaireachd 1st David MacKenzie2nd Duncan Lamont3rd Dagmar Pesta  Grade 3 Piobaireachd 1st Bill Copland2nd Dorothy Moodie3rd…

The Lochaber Piping Society Annual Amateur Piping & Drumming Competition for pipers 18 and under, was held yesterday, Saturday 30th March, in Lochaber High School, Camaghael, Fort William. There were strong entries in all events and the organisers reported a very high standard of playing. Results:10 & Under Chanter1 Allan MacColl 2 Jamie Smith 3 Lily Jane Robertson 14 & Under Chanter March1 Archie Johnston 2 Grace Kelman 3 Lily Jane Robertson…