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COMMENT(S): High school musical
Published: July 14, 2009
Author: Calum | (report inappropriate content) |
| What? Sorry, Shirley, but volume has nothing to do with pitch, or perceived pitch (and Field Marshal are not particularly loud, either). I don't know what they read on a meter but they're certainly not flatter than the rest of the grade. |
Published: July 08, 2009
Author: cammy1 | (report inappropriate content) |
| depends on the calibration of the meter your using...think ul find that due to the volume of drone sound fm are probably flatter than you think....LAWRIE |
Published: July 02, 2009
Author: celticman | (report inappropriate content) |
| a medley is not traditional, for some reason we tend to think they are, im thinking because majority or "some" of pipe banders today have only been around the scene since the early 80's and onward, and maybe its the only thing they have grown up with, .....in truth its just that the bands stuck with the status quo since late 70's and early 80's and it seems to be the norm!!!
i think change is a good thing for pipe bands, we have the tradition in MSR and really why do we have to limit the medleys? its music we play, its our art, we dont need a 2nd free form contest we need work with what we have and i think we will find our art will grow for the better!!!!! |
Published: July 01, 2009
Author: Lawrie | (report inappropriate content) |
| ok, so that's about 446 on a chromatic. Still very flat compared with FMM et al, who sit on or around 455+ |
Published: July 01, 2009
Author: Aaron | (report inappropriate content) |
| Lawrie, bagadoú actually pitch to ~467 and their sheet music is written in Bb (or Eb). |
Published: July 01, 2009
Author: JamieGreen | (report inappropriate content) |
| Sounds like it was a great concert - something for everyone from what I read in the article. I must pick up on the comment below though: "How I long for the chance for such music to be heard/played/ allowed even, on our summer schools here." Other than the two sets of "medley of melodies" it seems the band presented what certainly can be heard here in Scotland and most definitely is "allowed". In fact, even the "medley of melodies" is "allowed" here in a concert environment. Why the poster seems intent on consistently knocking the piping/drumming in their own country is beyond me and very often I, and others, find it downright insulting. Someone comes out with a different type of medley and all of a sudden piping in Scotland is dated, boring and badly organised just because we don't follow suit. I think not! For the record - I'd have liked to have heard the two 'medleys' in the concert environment - I'm sure I'd very much enjoy them. |
Published: June 29, 2009
Author: Lawrie | (report inappropriate content) |
| I too picked up on the incorrect "higher pitched" reference to Bagads. This is not the case of course - they opt towards concert 440 pitch, as dictated by the principal instrument in a Bagad - the Bombarde.
What a refreshing outlook TPPB have. Imagine walking into a pipe band concert/gig and not having the first idea what sort of music is going to be presented, versus the usual experience you get at a pipe band concert. All power to them!
They will be a smash hit in Lorient, no doubt about it. Having been to and played at the worlds and also Lorient, as a musician, I know what sticks in my mind for all-round musical experience, progressive ideas and genuine fun. The big difference between the two is that the 'worlds' is really just a test of nerves and mettle when it all boils down. The skills are or are not already there per band. It becomes a process and an exercise in risk management on the day. Whereas the 'Lorient experience' is an enlightening, all-round musical experience that promotes flare, broader thinking and progression. It never leaves you. Bon voyage, TPPB!
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Published: June 26, 2009
Author: JimMcGillivray | (report inappropriate content) |
| Yes, take the empty seats at the TP concert with a grain of salt. One thing we've always done at our summer piping school is to expose students to a Grade 1 band. Some years we've bussed them to a 78th Frasers practice. Several times the TP have come to Aurora and practiced on campus. The concert was an extension of that that gave the band a first chance to road test their concert material. I don't think the band ever billed it as an all-out concert. |
Published: June 26, 2009
Author: JanetteMontague | (report inappropriate content) |
| How I long for the chance for such music to be heard/played/ allowed even, on our summer schools here. The first thing that struck me was that there were empty seats in that picture and I wondered why could that be. How amazing for the students on the summer school to have exposure to TPPB and their music. All you can do here is sit and sigh and somehow wish you'd been on one of those seats thousands of miles away - but then, in the past people all over the world have probably been doing the same thing the other way round - wishing they could be in Scotland, the centre of all things 'piping'. My, how things are changing. |
Published: June 25, 2009
Author: JimMcGillivray | (report inappropriate content) |
| It's more a matter of our being too busy running a summer school and not putting much effort into promotion. It's really a service we provide our clientele, though the public is invited. It's quite informal. It's a lovely hall, but we just go up and play in shorts and t-shirts and there is no program. So we don't charge top dollar. |
Published: June 25, 2009
Author: tripper | (report inappropriate content) |
| Jim, I was wondering if the School intends this to be more of a smaller venue and therefore not really wanting to advertise it. It is just such a great opportunity for people like myself who are not fortunate enough to fly to scotland yearly to listen to these guys play. I really appreciate the fact the school allows us to attend these recitals and personally I think you under charge. I would gladly pay more to attend this. my wife would slap me right now if she read this. lol
Thanks for the opportunity to listen to some of the worlds best.
Steve T |
Published: June 25, 2009
Author: JimMcGillivray | (report inappropriate content) |
| Yes, the Breton bands do play a lower pitch than we do, though the binou is quite high. The recitals/concert going on at St. Andrew's in Aurora this week are really just part of our summer piping school (the Ontario School of Piping) and as such are not widely promoted. This is our 12th year, and we have a recital in the Great Hall on each of the two Thursday nights. Over the years, performers have included Willie McCallum, Angus MacColl, Stu Liddell, Bruce Gandy, John Cairns, Rob Crabtree, Bill Livingtone, James MacHattie, Colin MacLellan, Ian K. MacDonald, myself and others. Angus has been here every year but the first. The recital starts at 7 pm this evening (Thursday). Players are Angus, Bruce, James, Reid Maxwell and myself. Ken Eller emcees. For next week, Jack Lee and Doug Stronach are here, replacing me, Reid and Angus. There is a fee for non-attendees; I can't recall what it is, maybe $12 or $15 or so. |
Published: June 25, 2009
Author: tripper | (report inappropriate content) |
| It was a very entertaining show, I just wanted to comment on the attendance thing as Andrew is right, I really do not understand other than the mid week thing why such a poor turn out. Angus MacColl will be playing tonight in Aurora and I bet it will be ill attended as it was last year. I believe it is because of the Thursday night. If Angus put on a concert on Saturday night and teamed up with Bruce Gandy, Ian K and Jack Lee who are all going to be in town this week and next I think they could sell alot of tickets and make some good money. of course advertising is necessary, I don't beleive alot of people know Angus MacColl is in town and therefore I doubt there will be a lot of people tonight. I hope I am wrong.
Steve T |
Published: June 25, 2009
Author: Aaron | (report inappropriate content) |
| Higher pitch and Breton bands? Bombardes usually anchor them down pretty well at concert Bb. |
Published: June 24, 2009
Author: JimMcGillivray | (report inappropriate content) |
| A very entertaining show, largely due to the new and clever piping material and the restraint, simplicity and musical taste shown in most of the drum scores. It's fun to hear what a good first-grade band can do during a season when the priority is not placing highly in the World's Championship -- a different kettle of fish altogether from the usual and mostly tired fare, and a great direction. JM | |
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