As the summer nears bands are coming out of hibernation, brushing up on old sets, and debuting new ones. The competition season is certainly upon us!
In just a few weeks, my band (Wasatch and District Pipe Band) will be in Las Vegas, Nevada for its first outdoor contest. Just a few days ago, my old band (Triumph Street Pipe Band) competed against SFU Pipe Band at the BC Pipers Annual Gathering, taking straight 2nd's against the current world champions.
I'd like to take this moment to wish the best of luck to all bands in the upcoming season! (Updates about the contest in Las Vegas will be made shortly.)
Cheers!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A New Season Upon Us!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Piobaireachd Workshop March - April 2010
It's been a while since I've offered Piobaireachd workshops due in part to time constraints as well as lack of interest. Recently, however, there has been a renewed interest in piobaireachd, especially with the creation and support of the new Utah Pibroch Club. Beginning at 6:00pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 10 and ending April 28 will be the first in a series of sessions discussing:
- Notation and embellishments
- Counting
- Canntaireachd
- Structure
- Phrasing
- Important figures
- Historical accounts and uses
- And more...
If you are interested, or know of anyone who is, please email me at justpipes@gmail.com to register.
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