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Grey performs Beckwith’s ‘A New Pibroch’ at CBC’s Glenn Gould Theatre

‘A New Pibroch: for Highland Pipes, Percussion and Seven Strings’

The Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO) has finalized the requirements for pipe band competitions for the 2003 outdoor season. The summer will feature 11 contests, five of which are designated Champion Supreme events. Georgetown – June 14Grade 2 – MedleyGrade 3 – MedleyGrade 4 – Medley Fort […]

Peter Brinckmann, chairman of the Bagpipe Association of Germany, (BAG) has died after a short and severe illness February 3, 2003. He was 51. Peter was one of Germany’s pioneers in piping and must have been one the of most active and enthusiastic pipers around the world. Co-founder of the […]

‘His Complete Compositions,’ Duncan Johnstone

Ambitious ‘Seanchaidh’ to debut in Illinois May 16

First-ever concert in Northern Ireland for 12-time World Champions

Unusual venue the backdrop for California mid-winter contest

B and C Grade competitors vie for winter prizes

Wins light music; 2nd in piobaireachd

‘Bows and Drones,’ Neil Johnstone (cello), Duncan Johnstone (pipes), Rab Wallace (pipes), Shoreglen Ltd.

Ian Duncan These days, if someone plays with a band for five straight years, they’re a veteran. Considering that Ian Duncan was with the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band for 36 years – 26 of those as Pipe-Major – he is an extraordinary exception to the conventions of modern bands. […]

Bolsters corps after leaving Field Marshal

Previous report confirmed as hoax

EUSPBA hosts Atlanta summit

Discussions on North American World’s qualifier