PIPERS and PIPE BAND SOCIETY of ONTARIO, OTTAWA BRANCH

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1 PIPERS and PIPE BAND SOCIETY of ONTARIO, OTTAWA BRANCH **** **** President: John Harper (613) ( Vice-President: Alan Clark (613) ( Vice-President: Ross Davison (613) ( Treasurer: Jack Yourt (613) ( Secretary: Emily Kate MacLellan (613) ( Ottawa Area Summer Dates 12 July 2009 Rally Round Our Troops Parade and Band Concert (Carleton Place Legion) - for more information ron.barb@xplornet.com 30 July 2009 B in the Park with the St Andrews Society of Winnipeg (Grade 2 and Grade 3 Pipe Bands), and the Sons of Scotland Pipe Bands 31 July to 01 August 09 Glengarry Highland Games 02 August 2009 Montreal Highland Games 22 August 2009 North Lanark (Almonte) Highland Games JOHN HARPER Volunteers as NEW PRESIDENT of the OTTAWA BRANCH Effective 08 May 2009, John Harper volunteered to take on the position of the President of the Ottawa Branch of the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario. A member of the Sam Scott Memorial Pipe Band, and the Ottawa RCMP Pipes and Drums, John had served one year as the Ottawa Branch Secretary and had also served one year as one of the Ottawa Branch Vice-Presidents. He has already served notice that this will be a one-year term and he does not intend to stay in the position beyond March 2010, the next Branch elections, but his filling of this key position through the spring of 2010 to make sure things continue to run smoothly in the Ottawa Branch is very much appreciated. Taking John s place as the Secretary for the Ottawa Branch is Emily Kate MacLellan of the Glengarry Grade 2 Pipe Band.

2 RCMP PRESENTS HORSE TO QUEEN AT WINDSOR CASTLE First he was a star of the RCMP's Musical Ride, and now Police Service Horse George, a black gelding from Pakenham, Ont., has joined the Queen's royal stables after a presentation full of pomp and ceremony on the grounds of Windsor Castle. For only the fourth time in the force's history, a horse from the RCMP's Musical Ride was given to the Queen, the Mountie s honourary Commissioner, as thousands of spectators attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show and Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo on Saturday 16 May PSH George now follows three of his bloodline relatives in joining the Royal Mews. The Mounties presented the Queen with Burmese in 1969, Centenial in 1973 to mark the 100th anniversary of the RCMP, and Saint James in 1998 to celebrate the RCMP s 125th anniversary. The easygoing black horse with a white patch on his forehead was renamed George (from his original name Terror ) in honour of the Queen's grandfather, King George V. For the ceremony, Saint James was ridden by A/Comm Bernie Corrigan and George was ridden by the RCMP Riding Master, SM Bill Stewart. George was presented to the Queen by RCMP Commissioner William Elliott with Canadian Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan and Canadian High Commissioner James Wright in attendance. Thirteen members of the RCMP Pipes and Drums, representing the seven RCMP bands from across Canada, were honoured to be participants in the historic ceremony. Under the direction of Pipe Major Graeme Ogilvie and Drum Major Graham Muir, the band led the horses onto to the Tattoo grounds to the Maple Leaf Forever. Following the presentation of George to the Queen, the band played Saint James and George off the field to the RCMP Regimental March. The full ceremony is available for viewing on the main page of the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo web-site at The RCMP Pipes and Drums also had the distinction of being the first international pipe band to take part in the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo, a fundraiser for current and former members of the British military and their families. Other pipe bands participating in the four-day event on the grounds of Windsor Castle included the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, the Scots Guards, the Irish Guards, and pipers/drummers of the 1, 2, 4 and 5 Scots. At Her Majesty s special invitation, the small RCMP contingent was granted the extraordinary privilege of staying in the guest apartments on the north side of Windsor Castle for the ten-day visit. It was an unbelievable opportunity that few Canadians have ever had before. This incredible honour of staying in one of the Queen s official residences ensured that for all the members of the band this would be well remembered as the trip of a life-time. TRIBUTE TO PIPE MAJOR SAM SCOTT The Sons of Scotland welcomed their friends from the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, the Kemptville Pipe Band, the Highland Mist Pipe Band and soloists from Ottawa and Montreal at their recent show at the Canadian War Museum to honor the bravery and talent of Pipe Major Sam Scott. Under sunny skies and with a great audience with many veterans, the Sons played traditional tunes at the North Plaza of the Museum, and all were given a special War Museum pin. Sam Scott s bagpipes were viewed by all, and will remain on display in the lobby until June 21. This was a terrific way to mark the 65th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, and everyone was very pleased to see members of the Scott family on hand for the show. We are grateful to all who attended as guests and to those who played. Bethany Bisaillion, P/M SoSPB.

3 Passages Doug Craig The Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa lost a key member and cherished friend when Bruce Craig passed away suddenly at the age of 57. As a respected and accomplished member and former RSM of the 30th Field Artillery Regiment's Cadet Corps, Bruce received Duke of Edinburgh's Medal from the Duke himself. After playing as a member of the Kemptville Legion drum corps, he later joined the Camerons as a civilian volunteer and served for over ten years as their bass drummer. He will be remembered by the Camerons for his flawless dedication and commitment to the Pipes and Drums as well as his ability to welcome and mentor new members. The Cameron Highlanders extend their condolences to his many friends and family as they mourn the loss of their friend Bruce Craig. Announcements Sam Scott School of Drumming and Piping at Kemptville The Sam Scott Memorial School of Piping and Drumming will take place from 06 to10 July 2009 at St. Michael's Catholic High School in Kemptville, Ontario. Classes being offered are for students in piping, side drumming, and mid-section who are at beginner/novice, Grade 5, Grade 4 and Grade 3 levels. The $ tuition cost is based upon two classes per day with a maximum of students per class. This year one student whose family passes a needs test application will receive their tuition free of charge. Entry Deadline is Friday 26 June For more information please contact John Wright at: john.wright@sympatico.ca or Matt Goral at Matthew.Goral@cdsbeo.on.ca. For information on the drumming classes please contact Tomm MacKenzie at tom.mackenzie@sympatico.ca. For more information about course content check for related PDF files at Canmore Highland Games 2010 $2010 Pipe Tune Contest Basic Rules: (1) enter as many tunes as you like; (2) tunes must be original; (3) winning tune will be titled Canmore Highland Games ; (4) 1 st place $2010, 2 nd place $1000, 3 rd place $500; (5) entries must be postmarked no later than 15 Dec For more information on all rules and entry requirements, go to Whisky Makers Lose Bid to Ban Glen Breton Label The Scotch Whisky Association has lost its fight to keep a small Nova Scotia distillery from using the name Glen Breton for its single malt product. The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear the association's appeal of a lower court ruling that approved the label used by Cape Breton's Glenora Distillers. As usual, the court gave no reasons for its decision. The association, which zealously guards the name scotch as applying only to whisky made in Scotland, argued that use of the name Glen Breton could confuse consumers. It says the prefix "glen" is associated with many single-malt scotches and people might think that Glen Breton was a Scottish product. The Federal Court rejected the argument earlier this year. The association says it's disappointed by the high court's refusal to hear the case. It says it will still oppose the use of the label outside Canada. Glenora Distillers International Ltd., is Canada's only single malt whisky distillery and is based in Glenville, Nova Scotia. The Canadian Press

4 B in the Park An evening of Celtic excellence Featuring: St Andrews Society of Winnipeg (Grade 2 and Grade 3 Pipe Bands), and the Sons of Scotland Pipe Bands Thursday 30 July 2009 Confederation Park, Ottawa 6:30 to 8:30 pm Tickets only $ (available at both Scottish and Irish Stores) Visit for more information. Door prizes are a kilt from Keltoi Gaelic Clothing, a metronome from Cameron Drumming, and set of McCallum bagpipes!! The Songs and Music of Scotland Performed by Isla St Clair & The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada Pipes and Drums Saturday 27 June 2009, 7:30 pm ISLA ST CLAIR is one of Scotland s foremost singers, known for the depth of feeling she brings to her country s music. Her wonderfully entertaining performances are spiced with fascinating and humorous anecdotes of Scotland s rich musical heritage. Known to millions in Britain for her numerous television appearances Isla has performed at venues as diverse as the Edinburgh Festival, Royal Albert Hall and the Canadian memorial at Passchendaele in Flanders. Her PBS film When the Pipers Play won four gold awards and her latest winning film is Highland Laddie: story of the Scottish soldier. Tickets: $15.00 at the door. Questions: ext 240 Come to: The Black Watch Armoury, 2067 Bleury Street, Montreal, QC H3A 2K2 Articles for Sale Bagpipes for Sale Gibson pipes, two years old. Hybrid bag, moisture control system, drone reeds, hard case, black Gibson Pipe bag with white tassle, African blackwood, aluminum/stainless slides. Very good shape. They have been sitting, unplayed in their case for last 1 1/2 years. Paid well over $2,200, am asking $1,800 OBO. Please contact James Bright at james.bright@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca or by telephone at For sale: A set of John Walsh shuttle pipes, $425. Please contact Dave Jeffrey at ccummin2@uwo.ca or at For sale: One kilt never worn. Tartan Weathered Old Buchanan. Waist 38.5 in. Hip 41.5 in. Length in. Made by Burnetts and Struth. Contact Donald Buchanan at Donald_Buchanan@rogers.com or

5 OTTAWA BRANCH IN-DOOR GAMES, 09 MAY 2009 *** RESULTS *** Judges: Alan Clark, Brian Williamson, Fraser Clark, Amy Garson, Steve Lanning Event 1st 2nd 3rd Grade 2 Pipe Band Glengarry Gr2 Grade 3 Pipe Band Rob Roy Gr3 Arnprior-McNab The Black Watch Grade 4 Pipe Band Glengarry Gr4 Sons of Scotland Gr4 Grade 5 Pipe Band Highland Mist Rob Roy Gr5 Sons of Scotland Gr5 Event 1st 2nd 3rd Piping Grade 1 March Emily Kate MacLellan Nico Gravel Chris Dodson Piping Grade 1 S/R Nico Gravel Chris Dodson Piping Grade 1 Jig Emily Kate MacLellan Nico Gravel Chris Dodson Piping Grade 2 March MacGregor van de Ven Ryan Ross Cameron Baskerville Piping Grade 2 S/R MacGregor van de Ven Cameron Baskerville Ryan Ross Piping Grade 2 Jig MacGregor van de Ven Andrew Munro Ryan Ross Piping Grade 3 March Graeme Burns Liam Melville Taylor Williams Piping Grade 3 S/R Taylor Williams Liam Melville Graeme Burns Piping Grade 4 March Jordan McConnell Eric Noden Andrea Armstrong Piping Grade 5 March John Steele Tomm MacKenzie Anna Savage Piping Practice Chanter Aussie Jones Kyle Nuttal Tracy Thillmann Senior Piobaireachd Nico Gravel Ross Davison Intermediate Piobaireachd MacGregor van de Ven Taylor Williams Junior Piobaireachd Camden Garson Taylor Williams Eric Noden Novice Piobaireachd John Steele Lachlann Bisaillion Neil Bell Drumming Grade 3 March Erica Pulling Cailin Robertson Drumming Grade 4 March Bill Creber Keegan Melville Tomm MacKenzie Drumming Open Bass Derek Willis Drumming Flourishing Tenor Dylan Stewart Dawn Gordon Caitlin Bleakney Ottawa Branch Indoors 2009 Soloists Major Trophy Winners Emily Kate MacLellan Aussie Jones Jordan McConnell Graeme Burns Erica Pulling Camerons Trophy Donald Killin Memorial Brown Cup Donnelly Targe John Wilson Memorial Piper of the Day Practice Chanter Grade 4 March Grade 3 March Drummer of the Day Not pictured: Nico Gravel, Open Piobaireachd, Special Services Force Trophy

6 O.P.G Kingston Celtfest Saturday 23 May Results The Rideau Acres Campground was a new venue for the 5 th annual OPG Celtfest, hosted by the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers. The weather again seemed to be on our side, which was appreciated by all participants. Judges for this year s events included Andrew Berthoff, Michael Grey, and Doug Stronach. This year s event included: a Highland Dancing competition featuring over 100 competitors, a full slate of amateur solo piping and drumming events in the morning, with sixteen pipe bands competing in Grade 5 through Grade 2. The Beer Tent seems to be a popular gathering place, with food and many vendors on hand for everyone to enjoy. Admission to the event was free. This resulted in a very large crowd in attendance to support all participants. Thank you to Ontario Power Generation, our many local sponsors and the Ottawa branch of the PPBSO for their support of this event. Thank you also to all in the area who supported this event. Given our distance from other contests, it is important that we all work together to support the great events that are happening in our own region. Hopefully this event (and all others in the Ottawa region) will continue to grow. See you again next year on Saturday 29 May 2010 at Rideau Acres Campground for the sixth annual Celtfest!! BANDS Grade 2 1 st Niagara Police 2 nd Glengarry Gr2 Grade 3 1 st Rob Roy Gr3 2 nd Toronto Police 3 rd Arnprior-McNab Grade 4 1 st Ottawa Police Service 2 nd Niagara Police 3 rd Glengarry Gr4 Grade 5 1 st Lanark & Renfrew 2 nd Queens University 3 rd Rob Roy Gr5 PIPING Open MSR 1 st MacGregor van de Ven 2 nd Nico Gravel 3 rd Cameron Baskerville Open Jig 1 st Nico Gravel 2 nd MacGregor van de Ven 3 rd Josh Lamont Gr 3 March 1 st Graeme Burns 2 nd Taylor Williams 3 rd Kevin Egginton Gr 3 S/R 1 st Liam Melville 2 nd Graeme Burns 3 rd Taylor Williams Gr 4 March 1 st Neil Bell 2 nd Jordan McConnell 3 rd Andrea Armstrong Gr 5 March 1 st John Steele 2 nd Heather Mosher 3 rd Andrew Mansfield Practice Chanter 1 st Tracy Thillman 2 nd Andrew Robertson 3 rd Ashleigh Reeve Interm Piobaireachd 1 st Nico Gravel 2 nd MacGregor van de Ven 3 rd Taylor Williams Junior Piobaireachd 1 st John Steele 2 nd Liam Melville 3 rd Graeme Burns Novice Piobaireachd 1 st Lochlann Bisaillion 2 nd Heather Mosher 3 rd Jeremy Tetiault Faber DRUMMING Open MSR & H/J 1 st Iain Bell Grade 3 MSR 1 st Matthew Larabie 2 nd Erica Pulling 3 rd Cailin Robertson Gr 4 March 1 st Tomm MacKenzie 2 nd Keegan Melville Gr 5 March 1 st Brandon Vadener 2 nd Jerry Degroot 3 rd Shaun Melnyk Practice Pad 1 st Kelsey Bailey

7 Veterans Memorial (Spencerville) Highland Games Saturday 20 June 2009 Judges: Alan Clark, Jack Coghill Jr, Amy Garson, Andrew Hayes, Brian Williamson, Eric MacNeill June 2009 Band Results Grade 2 Pipe Band (MSR and Medley) 1st Glengarry Gr2 Grade 3 Pipe Band (Medley) 1st Ottawa Police Service 2nd Rob Roy 3rd Mohawk Valley Frasers Grade 4 Pipe Band (Medley) 1st Ottawa Police Service 2nd Glengarry Gr4 3rd Sons of Scotland Gr4 Grade 5 Pipe Band (March Medley) 1st Highland Mist 2nd Lanark and Renfrew 3rd Sons of Scotland Gr5 Piping 1st 2nd 3rd Gr1 March Ross Davison Duncan Allison Emily Kate MacLellan Gr1 S/R Emily Kate MacLellan Duncan Allison Ross Davison Gr1 Jig Ross Davison Duncan Allison Emily Kate MacLellan Gr2 March MacGregor van de Ven Nicholas Lundberg Ryan Ross Gr2 S/R MacGregor van de Ven Ryan Ross Nicholas Lundberg Gr2 Jig MacGregor van de Ven Ryan Ross Shawn Brown Gr3 March Graeme Burns Liam Melville Taylor Williams Gr3 S/R Liam Melville Camden Garson Shawn Brown Gr4 March Eric Noden Jordan McDonnell Paula Campbell Gr5 March Anna Savage Tomm MacKenzie Chase Lavier Senior Piobaireachd Matthew Yuen Ross Davison Nicholas Lundberg Intermediate Piobaireachd David Campbell Taylor Williams MacGregor van de Ven Junior Piobaireachd John Steele Graeme Burns Liam Melville Novice Piobaireachd Anna Savage Tyler Ternent James van de Ven Drumming 1st 2nd 3rd Gr1 MSR & H/J Iain Bell Gr3 MSR Matt Larabie Dylan Stewart Cailin Robertson Gr4 March Bill Creber Alexandre Wickham Keegan Melville Gr5 March Shawyn Melnyk Matthew Yuen Dusty Lavier Amateur Bass Kent Stewart Sonia Bell Emily Kate MacLellan Novice Bass Wayne Moore Amateur Tenor Dylan Stewart Novice Tenor Hillary Whye Alysha Hamilton Drum Major Jason Matteson Nicholas Lundberg Kent Stewart Eastern Ontario Supreme Championship Awards See the current standings on the Ottawa Branch web-site at Championship points to date include those from the Smiths Falls Indoors, the Ottawa Branch Indoors, the Kingston Celtfest and the Veterans Memorial Highland Games.