PBNews

Easton and Glover well at Oban, Lonach; Henderson to compete in Gold at Inverness

Liam — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:16:51 +0000

Stuart Easton and Tom Glover both received high mentions at the Oban and Lonach Games during the week, which also saw Faye Henderson (Oban Gold Medalist 2010) being allowed to compete in the Inverness Gold Medal.Stuart Easton received a 3rd in the B Piobaireachd at the Argyllshire Games at Oban, behind Andrew Bonar of Canada and Alistair Henderson of Scotland.

In the Piobaireachd at Lonach, Tom Glover secured a 5th. He also placed 5th in the March.

Faye Henderson – 2010 Gold Medalist at Oban – was set to play in the Silver Medal at Inverness, a week after her stunning performance that saw her win the Gold Medal. However, sources suggest Faye has been allowed to compete in the Gold at Inverness after her win at Oban. Good luck to all Kiwis – including Faye – who are making the trip this coming week.

Faye Henderson wins the Gold Medal; Fiona Manson, Tracey Williams all make it on the Prize lists

Liam — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:36:53 +0000

Faye Henderson became the first female winner of the Gold Medal today at Oban, at the age of 18. Her tune was Lament for Donald Dugahld McKay. Chris Armstrong was second in the contest, with kiwi Fiona Manson 4th.

Tracey Williams was third in the Silver Medal.

Stay tuned for more results from Oban.

St Laurence O’Toole – World Pipe Band Champions 2010

Liam — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:33:33 +0000

St Laurence O’Toole (Eire) won the 2010 World Pipe Band Championships, being the first band to break the top position for the first time since 1998.

St Laurence took both events.

Field Marshal Montgomery were second, and it was announced Boghall and Bathgate were third. It ended up being recalled and re announced with Simon Fraser University being fourth. Shotts and Dykehead finished up fifth, and Scottish Power rounded out the top 6.

Strathclyde Police finish 7th, Fife Constabulary 8th, Inveraray 9th, and the 78th Frasers 10th.

Auckland and District finished 14th overall.

In the qualifier, Canterbury Caledonian failed to make it through, securing a 13th place finish.

“I haven’t got anything prepared, because I never thought this[winning the worlds] was possible”, Terry Tully said.

“The band has been very good over this season, and last season”

St Laurence O’Toole broke the top three for the first time last year, after an 11 year moratorium on the top three.

Breaking News: Auckland and District Qualify

Liam — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:24:48 +0000

Auckland and Districts have qualified in second position this morning at the World Pipe Band Championships

Qualifier

1st – Fife Constabulary

2nd – Auckland and District

3rd – 78th Fraser Highlanders

4th – Culleybackey

5th – Vale of Atholl

6th – DOWCO Triumph Street

Stay tuned for more.

Bridge of Allan – Canterbury Caledonian 4th

Liam — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:21:23 +0000

Canterbury Caledonian finished off a successful first weekend in Scotland, taking 4th at Bridge of Allan behind Strathclyde Police, Fife Constabulary, and Inveraray and Districts.The band received straight 4ths to head off competition from Peel Regional Police, Pipe Band Club, and Torphicen and Bathgate.

In Grade 3, St Andrews College took 3rd, and in Grade 2 they finished 7th. St Thomas’ won both Grades.

Canterbury Caledonian takes second at North Berwick

Liam — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:17:17 +0000

Canterbury Caledonian took second at the North Berwick Highland Games this weekend, just behind Peel Regional Police.Peel won the MSR, with the Cale’s second, and the Pipe Band Club third.

In the Medley, Boghall and Bathgate won the event (they did not play the MSR), Peel second and Canterbury third.

In Grade 2 and in Juvenile, St Thomas’ Episcopal school took the honours. St Andrews College was 7th and 3rd respectively.

Grade 1 MSR

1st – Peel Regional Police Pipe Band (1,1,1,1)

2nd – Canterbury Caledonian Society (2,2,2,2)

3rd – Pipe Band Club (4,3,4,3)

4th – Torphicen and Bathgate (5,5,3,5)

Grade 1 Medley

1st – Boghall and Bathgate (1,1,1,1)

2nd – Peel Regional Police (7,2,2,2)

3rd – Canterbury Caledonian Society (3,2,4,4)

4th – Lothian and Borders (4,4,5,3)

SFUPB “Battle of the Bagpipes” to premiere 7th August

Liam — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:12:24 +0000

The highly-anticipated Simon Fraser University Pipe Band documentary will be released on the 7th of August on CBC.From the newly created Facebook group, The “Battle of the Bagpipes” is “a verite-style documentary that tells the candid story of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Bands legendary trip to the 2009 World Pipe Band Championship in Scotland. It is a journey jam-packed with passionate characters who share their stories of sacrifice as they approach the biggest day of their lives.”

Come2Drum offers Drumming Composition Challenge

Liam — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:15:57 +0000

Come2Drum owner, and Drum Sergeant of the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band, James Laughlin has organized a drumming composition challenge for those budding drummers looking to show of their skills.“I am really keen to promote creative composition when it comes to writing snare drum scores. So if any of you are budding composers and would like a chance to win a Free Come2Drum T-Shirt then please send your drum scores through” noted James. “It can be a score for any pipe tune at all, any time signature and as many as you want! I am happy to give feedback and assist any of you when it comes to composing.”

“The plan is to put all of the drum scores up on my site for other people to enjoy, so if you are keen to share your music with fellow drummers all over the world then please email them to me at james@come2drum.com”

Easton clean sweeps Wellington

Liam — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:12:54 +0000

Stuart Easton has, for the third time in a row, swept every event at the Wellington Centre Piping competitions

Bob Everest Piobaireachd

1. Stuart Easton

2. Marion Horsburgh

3. Brendon Eade

4. Sandy Dalzell

Brown Cup (MSR & HJ)

1. Stuart Easton

2. Brendon Eade

3. Gary Watt

4. Willie Rowe

Strathspey & Reel

1. Stuart Easton

Easton sweeps Queens Birthday contest

Liam — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:06:00 +0000

Stuart Easton swept up three firsts to take the A Grade/Open aggregate prize at Dunedin on the weekend. Greg Wilson was the runner up, winning the Piobaireachd and two 2/4 Marches.

Alasdair McKenzie was the winner of the Qualifying Aurora MSR competition, with Harrison Hawke second. Alasdair went on to place second in the Premier event, with Greg Wilson taking the top prize.
Simon Fraser won the B Grade aggregate after winning three first places. Liam Kernaghan won both Under 21 events. Cameron Darby was awarded C Grade aggregate, and Cole McKinnon won the D Grade.
Full results available here (thanks to Ray Phipps)

Aurora Premier MMSSRR

1st – Greg Wilson (John McColls Farewell to Kilbowie Cottage, Major Mansons Farewell to Clachantrushal, Glentrium, Caledonian Society of London, Brown Haired Maid (G S McLennan Setting), The Little Cascade)

2nd – Alasdair McKenzie

3rd – Marion Horsburgh

A Grade 2/4 Marches (Otago Championship)

1st – Greg Wilson (Arthur Bignold, John McColls Farewell to Kilbowie Cottage)

2nd – Liam Kernaghan (The Braes of Brecklet, Captain Campbell of Drum a voisk)

3rd – Marion Horsburgh

4th – Stuart Easton

A Grade Strathspey and Reel (South Island Championship)

1st – Stuart Easton

2nd – Greg Wilson

3rd – Liam Kernaghan

A Grade 6/8 March

1st – Stuart Easton

2nd – Greg Wilson

3rd – Jamie Hawke

A Grade Hornpipe and Jig

1st – Stuart Easton

2nd – Liam Kernaghan

3rd – Murray Mansfield

A Grade Piobaireachd

1st – Greg Wilson

2nd – Stuart Easton

3rd – Jamie Hawke

Aurora Qualifer MSR

1st – Alasdair McKenzie

2nd – Harrison Hawke

3rd – Murray Mansfield

4th – George McEwan

Under 21 Strathspey and Reel (New Zealand Championship

1st – Liam Kernaghan

2nd – Angus Hawke

3rd – Harrison Hawke

4th – Richard Cox

Under 21 Hornpipe and Jig

1st – Liam Kernaghan

2nd – Harrison Hawke

3rd – Cameron Darby

4th – Bradley Guy