January 2005 PIPERS’ and PIPE BAND SOCIETY of ONTARIO, OTTAWA BRANCH
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President: Graeme Ogilvie (613) 830-9160 (email: [email protected]) Vice-President: Charlie King (613) 830-7418 (email: [email protected]) Vice-President: Bruce Hewat (613) 733-0552 (email: [email protected]) Treasurer: Jack Yourt (613) 774-3622 (email: [email protected]) Secretary: Douglas Heyland (613) 821-2505 (email: [email protected])
Fourth Annual MAJOR (Ret’d) ARCHIE CAIRNS CUP held 08 January 2005
The fourth annual Major (Ret’d) Archie Cairns Cup was held on Saturday 08 January 2005 at the Walkley Armouries Officers’ Mess. As envisioned by Archie Cairns, this contest allows the younger and less experienced competitors to test their abilities for prizes normally reserved for the more senior players. The encouragement of the next generation of pipers is always utmost in the running of this contest. The 2005 contest featured a number of these up and coming players, with this year’s contest won by Jonathan Verrett of the Sam Scott Memorial Pipe Band. Second place went to Karrie McLeod (left) and third place to Clare Reeler (right).
It was again our pleasure to have Pipe Major Colin Clansey of the 2 CMBG Pipe Band and Glengarry Grade 2 Pipe Band (pictured right) as our judge and recitalist. Mixing old favourites with tunes that only Colin’s fingers could wrap around, the extremely entertaining recital was the perfect way to start off the year 2005.
*** MARCH MEETING *** INAUGURAL MINI-BAND CONTEST ***
Saturday 05 March 2005. Band Registration…7:30 pm. First Band to Play at 8:15 pm. Place… the Walkey Road Armouries, 2100 Walkley Road, between St. Laurent Blvd and Conroy Ave (the Armouries are on the south side of Walkley Ave, right beside the Walkley Bowling Centre parking lot). *** NOTE: do not park in the reserved parking spots, the Armouries are a 24/7 facility *** For band contest details, see next page. *** FOLLOWING THE BAND CONTEST - OTTAWA BRANCH EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS *** January 2005
Future Ottawa Branch Dates
February 2005 no Ottawa Branch meeting
05 March 2005 Mini-Band Contest, Walkley Mess Two divisions: “A” Grade 3 and above, “B” Grade 4 and below Tune Requirements: Medley, “A” Division 3-6 minutes, “B” Division 3-5 minutes Band size: five pipers, two sides and a bass (the bass may play for more than one mini-band)
02 April 2005 Ottawa Branch Piping Workshop with KEN ELLER
02 April 2005 Ottawa Branch Open Solo Piping Contest
April 2005 Almonte Spring Fling Indoor Contests
14 May 2005 Winchester In-Door Highland Games
28 May 2005 Kingston Pipefest Indoor Contests Piping Judge: Bob Worrall Note: the Pipefest will be held in conjunction with the annual dancing competition and will be an outdoor event (with an indoor backup plan)
04 to 08 July 2005 Kingston School of Scottish Music & Dance Place: Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario Instructors - Bob Worrall, Ken Eller, Ann Gray, Tyler Fry, Jim Kilpatrick and John Fisher For more info, contact: (613) 542-7287 or email: [email protected] Website: http://www.macgregordespitethem.com
Events
GLENGARRY PIPE BAND BONSPIEL
Date: Saturday 12 February 2005 Place: Maxville and District Curling Club Cost: $100.00 per team (includes roast beef buffet dinner). $25 for dinner only. Contact: Ann McGuaig (347-2653) or Amy MacEwen (527-2763).
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2nd ANNUAL QUIGLEY WIGLEY
Date: Saturday 12 February 2005 Place: Bonnie Glen, Hwy 43, Alexandria, Ontario Fundraiser: for the Quigley Highlanders, whose motto is “Know your past, empower your future!” Entertainment: includes The Crofters, David MacPhee Fiddling, Fridge Full of Empties, Lori MacMaster Stepdancers, Ellen Cameron Highland Dancers, the Quigley Highlanders’ Pipes and Drums Tickets: $10.00 available at the door. Info: contact (Glengarry) Mark Hall at 525-2735, (Maxville) Erin Blair at 527-5082, (Ottawa) Ron Graham 233-4089.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> January 2005 DRUM MAJOR GARY SHANNON CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH THE AIR COMMAND PIPES & DRUMS
The Air Command Pipes & Drums (ACPD) is a Regular Force Volunteer Pipes & Drums Band, based in Ottawa, Ontario. The ACPD was officially created on 07 October 1949 and has the distinction of being the longest serving Air Force (RCAF) Pipe Band in the Canadian Forces. The Band has two Regular Force musicians, Chief Warrant Officer Ian Ferguson, Canadian Forces Pipe Major and Warrant Officer Steve Lanning, the ACPD Drum Instructor. The remainder of the band’s 38 musicians are volunteers and associates (military, retired military and civilians). The ACPD are a sub-unit of The Central Band of the Canadian Forces under the direction of their Commanding Officer, Major Gerry Heslip.
This year marked a special occasion for Drum Major Gary Shannon (WO retired). Not only is Gary celebrating 43 years as a member of the band but in particular, his 20th year as the band’s Drum Major. As pictured below, Gary recently received his Drum Major Walking Cane, or “Mini Mace” as it is affectionately known.
Mr. Gary Shannon joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1952 and served with the Regular Force for twenty years. He first became involved in music in 1956 as a volunteer member of the Air Force Pipes & Drums, while based in Marville, France. Upon his return to Ottawa in 1961, he joined the RCAF station Rockliffe Pipes & Drums (later renamed the Air Command Pipes & Drums). As a volunteer member through the years, he has performed as a snare, tenor and bass drummer, and completed the cycle when he was officially appointed Drum Major in 1984.
Gary’s continued loyalty and enthusiasm for Canadian Forces Pipe Bands and in particular, the ACPD, is an inspiration, not only for all CF band members, but for the public as well. Congratulations Gary!!
For more information on the Air Command Pipes & Drums, email Pipe Major Ian Ferguson at [email protected] or WO Steve Lanning at [email protected] or visit [website] at www.airforce.dnd.ca/central_band PER ARDUA AD ASTRA