Tag: Winnipeg Collection

Rutherglen PB/ Edinburgh Police/Govan Cash/Winnipeg Cash

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Our pipe bands of yesteryear department has uncovered this 1948 shot of Rutherglen Pipe Band, the year they were winners of the Worlds Grade 2 title at Scotstoun. In those days bands could play ‘up’ at championships and Rutherglen achieved a notable 5th prize in the contest against the G1 big guns of Glasgow Police, Shotts etc. The Rutherglen band was founded in 1923 by a few local enthusiasts. (Rutherglen…

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New Book, New History

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Two items added  today. Firstly this press release about a new book from the Canadian Prairies. A very worthwhile project to support you will agree (see Letters) with a formidable list of contributors. Press Release: ‘The Winnipeg Collection is a full colour, 72-page book of pipe music compiled by Nathan Mitchell.  The book includes 68 tunes submitted by 29 composers from seven different countries (Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South…

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