Piobaireachd Society Conference Details

Piobaireachd Society Conference 2015 The Piobaireachd Society has announced final details for its annual conference to be held 21st/22nd March at the Birnam Hotel, Birnam, Perthshire. Attendance is open to all whether a member or not. It is a very sociable weekend where everyone is made most welcome. Papers will be delivered on the following: Donald MacPherson Master Musician – John Shone John was a long-term pupil of the late maestro…

PP Editor’s Blog 12/12/14

I was down at the RSPBA HQ last weekend to see the presentation of a painting by Duncan Brown to P/M Bob Shepherd MBE. The presentation was made during a meeting of the Association’s Board of Directors, the honours carried out in articulate fashion by Bob’s fellow judge Joe Noble on behalf of the Adjudicators Panel. Joe pointed out how well-deserved the honour was. The painting represented all Bob’s major achievements: his…

Set Tunes Posted

The Piobaireachd Society’s Set Tunes list for 2015 has now been posted here. All tunes in the Senior list are MacCrimmon or MacCrimmon related works. Gold Medal candidates will submit eight tunes of their own choice and Silver Medal six. These tunes and requirements are recommendations to the Argyllshire Gathering and Northern Meeting competitions. Piobaireachd Society membership is open to all with an interest in the great music. Your pipingpress.com editor,…