THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL

MAY 3, 2014 - BRIDGEPORT, WV

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1 PM – 4 PM Professional Piping Competition Friday, May 2 1:15 PM Herding Demonstration – Karen Thompson Border 7:30 PM Ceilidh at Via Veneto – cash bar. Reservations required Collies – Main Field 1:30 PM Ladies Haggis Hurl Contest – Clan Area (signup at At Bridgeport City Park Saturday, May 3 ) 8:00 AM Registration for piping and athletic events begins 1:45 PM Agility/Rally Demonstration – Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit 8:30 AM Amateur Heavy Athletic competitions begin on the Main 2 PM – 4 PM Children’s Games – Activities Field Field 2 PM Scottish Fiddle Competition – Piping Area A Solo piping competition begins in piping areas A, B, C, 2:10 PM IONA– Main Stage and D 2:15 PM Meet the Breed – Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit 9:00 AM WV HIGHLAND DANCERS – Main Stage 2:30 PM Scottish Country Dancing workshop – Activities Field 9-11:30 AM Children’s Games - Activities Field Puppet Show 9 AM-4 PM Children’s Craft-Learn to Weave –Activities Field Gaelic Workshop – Activities Tent 9:45 AM REVENGE OF THE CHANTY WRASSLERS – Main Stage 2:45 PM Herding Demonstration – Karen Thompson Border Collies – Registration begins for Primary, Beginner, and Novice Main Field Dancing 3:00 PM Men’s Bonnie Knees Contest – Clan Area (sign up at Clan 10 AM-5 PM Scottish Breed Dog, Spinning/Weaving Exhibits Anderson) 10:00AM Primary, Beginner, and Novice Dancing Competition begins Scottish Country Dancers – Activities Field Herding Demonstration – Karen Thompson Border Collies – 3:30 PM Scottish Breed Dogs Costume/Stupid Dog Tricks Contests Main Field 3:35 PM THE AMERICAN ROGUES – Main Stage Longbow Demonstration – Outside activities field 4:00 PM Children’s Tug O’ War – Activities Field Beginning & Intermediate Penny Whistle Workshop IONA - Clan Meeting at Honored Clan Activities Tent 4:30 PM Athlete’s Beer Keg Toss Bring a tin (penny) whistle and learn simple tunes & technique 5:00 PM Awards Presentation, Final massed Band performance – Main Puppet Show Field 10:30 AM THE AMERICAN ROGUES– Main Stage 10:45 AM Scottish Country Dancers – Activity Field At the Bridgeport High School Auditorium Agility/Rally Demonstration – Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit 8:00 PM THE BEST OF IN CONCERT – The West 11:00 AM Gaelic Workshop – Activities Tent Virginia Highland Dancers, Revenge of the Chanty Wrasslers, 11:15 AM IONA– Main Stage IONA, and The American Rogues 12 NOON OPENING CEREMONIES with Massed Bands, Parade of the Clans, and Scottish Breed Dogs at Main Field In Clarksburg,WV on Sunday, May 4 12:30 PM Registration begins for Intermediate and Premier Dancing 10:35AM Grand procession of flags, banners, dignitaries, and bagpipes 12:45 PM REVENGE OF THE CHANTY WRASSLERS – Main Stage from Harrison County Court House to the 1:00 PM Bodhran Workshop IONA – Activities Tent Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church Bring a bodhran (Celtic drum) and a tipper to learn basic 10:45 AM Scottish Heritage and Kirkin’ of the Service rhythms and technique 11:45AM Reception in Westminster Hall Intermediate and Premier Dancing Competition begins Long Bow Demonstration – Outside activities field ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ProudFESTIVAL to be aSPONSORS part of the

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Other Hornor Brothers Engineering William and Eleanor MacLean Katherine and David Clovis Balmoral School of Piping Leeson’s & Drumming Via Veneto Hartland Building Supply case, because ‘ the custom is only to cast a stone in some water and give 2014 Honored Clan deseasit cattle thereof to drink and the same is done without using any words such as charmers use in their unlawful practices and considering that in nature there are many things seem to work strange effects whereof no Clan Lockhart human wit can give reason it having pleast God to give the stones and herbs a special virtue for healing of many infirmities in man and beast. In early times this name was spelt ‘Lo- Alan Lockhart of Lee was killed at the in 1547. Sir card’ or ‘Lokart’. Like so many Scottish families, James Lockhart of Lee, born in 1596, was appointed a gentleman of the the Locards came from where they were Privy Chamber by Charles I and was knighted. In 1646 he was appointed to among those dispossessed of lands by william the the Supreme Court Bench, taking the title of ‘Lord Lee’. A zealous royalist, conqueror. There were lands of Lockards near Pen- he was captured at Alyth in 1651 and conveyed to the Tower of London. rith in the 12th century and later in , His son, Sir William, was a distinguished soldier who fought on the royalist side where the town of lockerbie is said to be named at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. He then campaigned on the continent, after them. The family finally settled in and where he achieved such prominence that Cardinal Mazarin, successor to , where they have held land for over 700 years. Cardinal Richelieu, offered to make him a mareschal of France. He died in The earliest paper in the family archives is a charter of 1323. By this the Netherlands in 1675. Sir Symon Locard bound himself and his heirs to pay out of the lands of Lee James Lockhart, who inherited the estates in 1777, also saw service and Cartland an annual rent of £10. Stephen Locard, grandfather of Sir on the Continent where he rose to be a count of the Holy Roman Empire, Symon, founded the village of Stevenston in Ayrshire. His son, Symon, ac- a Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa and a general of that empresses quired lands in Lanarkshire and, like his father, called a village which he imperial forces. The title of Count became extinct when James’s only son, founded , Symons toun(today Symington) after himself. Symon, the 2nd of Charles, died without issue. Although the family seat, Lee Castle, has been Lee, won fame for himself and his family fighting alongside sold, the estates are still owned and managed by the present head of the in the struggle for Scottish Independence. He was knighted for his loyal ser- family, Angus Lockhart of the Lee. vice. Sir Symon was among the knights, led by Sir James Douglas, who took Bruces heart on crusade in 1329 to atone for his murder of John Comyn in the church of Grefriars in 1306. The crusade was ended prematurely when Douglas was killed fighting the Moors in Spain, but to commemorate the ad- Over 20 Yrs of Personalized venture and the honour done to the family, their name was changed from Attention Meeting Our Clients’ Needs Locard to Lockheart, which afterwards became Lochhart. The heart within the fetterlock was from then on included in the arms of the family, and the dead is also commemorated in the motto. Attorneys At Law As well as a new name, the family gained a precious heirloom on CONCENTRATING ON: the Crusade: the mysterious charm known as the Lee Penny. Sir Elder Law used the story of its acquisition by the family as a basis for his novel, The tal- Estate Planning  Wills Trusts Medicaid Planning isman. 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Such was the belief in 304-842-8090 the amulets powers that a descendant of Sir Symon, Sir James Lockhart of Lee, GreerGreer LawLaw OfficeOffice PLLCPLLC was charged with sorcery, Serving North Central West Virginia an offense which could carry the death penalty. Af- 439 W Philadelphia Ave.Bridgeport, WV 26330 ter examining the accused www.greerlaw.wso.net the Synod of the dismissed the EUSPBA Competition Results at 2013 Festival 2013 Highland Dance Winners EUSPBA Competition Results at 2012 Festival PipingEU ProfessionalSPBA Competition Results at 2012 Festival Primary Piping Professional - Darby Bailey Piping Professional Sword Dance - Darby Bailey Piobaireachd - Andrew Carlisle March, & - Andrew Carlisle Pas de Basques- Darby Bailey Piobaireachd - Andrew Carlisle Pas De Basque & Highcuts - Henry Volck 6/8 PiobaireachdMarch - Andrew - Andrew Bova Carlisle March, Strathspey, & Reel - Andrew Carlisle March, Strathspey, & Reel - Andrew Carlisle Beginner 11 & Under 6/8 March - Andrew Carlisle Piping Grade6/8 I March - Andrew Carlisle Highland Fling - Hunter Melvin Piobaireachd - Andrew Donlon Sword Dance - Hunter Melvin Piping2/4 March - Albert Defusco Seann Triubhas - Hunter Melvin Piping Strathspey & Reel - Andrew Donlon Flora MacDonald - Harmony Wilson Trophy Winner - Hunter Melvin, Elkins WV 6/8 GradeMarch I - Andrew PiobaireachdDonlon - Roberta Sefcik Grade I Piobaireachd - Roberta Sefcik 2/4 March - Roberta Sefcik Beginner 12 & Over Piping Grade II Strathspey2/4 March &- RobertaReel - Roberta Sefcik Sefcik Highland Fling - Nicole Young Piobaireachd - Kurt Wichman 6/8Strathspey March &- AndrewReel - Roberta Donlon Sefcik 6/8 March - Andrew Donlon Sword Dance - Mary Grace Williams 2/4 GradeMarch II - Kurt WichmanPiobaireachd - Kevin Kilby Seann Triubhas - Ally Simon Grade II Piobaireachd - Kevin Kilby 6/8 March - Kurt Wichman 2/4 March - Christopher Mroczka Flora MacDonald - Ally Simon Strathspey2/4 March &- ChristopherReel - Brina MroczkaReddecliff Trophy Winner - Mary Grace Williams, New Richmond, OH 6/8Strathspey March &- ChristopherReel - Brina MroczkaReddecliff Piping Grade III 6/8 March - Christopher Mroczka PiobaireachdGrade III - StephenPiobaireachd Coyne - William Shropshire Novice Grade III Piobaireachd - William Shropshire Highland Fling - Eliana McCutcheon 2/4 March - David J. Flaherty2/4 March - Dray Campbell Sword Dance - Kaylea McCutcheon Strathspey & Reel - Cameron Strathspey2/4 McIntosh March &- DrayReel Campbell- William Shropshire 6/8Strathspey March &- WilliamReel - William Shropshire Shropshire Seann Triubhas - Eliana McCutcheon 6/8 March - Hernan Brizuela, 6/8Jr March - William Shropshire Flora McDonald - Kaylea McCutcheon Trophy Winner - Kaylea McCutcheon, Buckhannon, WV Grade IV Sr Piobaireachd - Carl Henson Piping GradeGrade IV Sr IV Sr Piobaireachd - Carl Henson Piobaireachd - Richard Horne,2/4 Sr March B - Brandon Wilson Intermediate 2/4 March AB -- BrandonRichard Horne, Wilson Sr. Highland Fling - Margaret Presar 2/4 March - Andrew Branard6/82/4 March A- John - Richard Urdiales Horne, Sr. 6/8 March - Carl Henson 6/8 March - John Urdiales Sword Dance - Margaret Presar Seann Triubhas - Margaret Presar

Grade IV Jr Piobaireachd - Luke Jacobs Barracks Johnnie - Margaret Presar Piping GradeGrade IV Jr IV Jr Piobaireachd - Luke Jacobs Trophy Winner - Margaret Presar, Buckhannon, WV 2/4 March - Luke Jacobs Piobaireachd - Henry O’Neill2/4 March - Luke Jacobs 2/4 March - Katy Ross Premier 15 & Under Grade6/8 IV PiperMarch of the- Katy Day Ross- Luke Jacobs Highland Fling - Elizabeth Ballard Grade IV Piper of the Day - Luke Jacobs Best Young Piper - William Shropshire Sword Dance - Hannah Toney BestBest Young Young Piper Piper - -Cameron William Shropshire McIntosh Seann Triubhas - Ivy Roche David Mucklow Award - Carl Henson DavidDavid Mucklow Mucklow Award Award -- Carl Richard Henson Horne Reel of Tulloch - Ivy Roche Trophy Winner - Elizabeth Ballard, Cincinnati, OH

Premier 16 & Over Highland Fling - Emily Carter Sword Dance - Emily Carter Seann Triubhas - Emily Carter Reel of Tulloch - Emily Carter Trophy Winner - Emily Carter, New Richmond, OH Professional Piping Competition Sponsors Professional Piping Competition Sponsors Special Awards: Most Promising Dancer - Evelyn Bennett, Elkins, WV     Best Young Highland Dancer - Emily Carter, New Richmond, OH   Southwestern FUSTA Scholarships:   Beginner Harmony Wilson, Elkins, WV Novice Amanda Nelson, Richfield, OH   Intermediate Margaret Presar, Buckhannon, WV Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletic Events FESTIVAL SPONSORS Last Years Winners Children’sJudge: Dav idActivities McKenzie PIPE BANDS REPRESENTED ON THE FIELD The HeavyChildren Athletics will find Competition lots of fun things is to one do today, of the beginning most onpopular the events at any 2012 Athlete of the Day Grants The Pipes and Drums of St. Andrew, is a civilian bagpipe band based in Parkersburg, WV. Scottish Gamesmain and field Festivals. when the children’s An outgrowth games take placeof the from work 9 AM done till 11:30 by AM these hardy peo- Masters The band is currently under the direction of Drum Major Curt Mitchell and Pipe Major Carl ple in the 16thand century, from 2 PM each till 4 event PM. All was ages developedfrom toddlers to almosttest the teens strength, will en- endurance, Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau Henson. The band members come from Eastern and North Central WV and Southern Ohio, and agility of thejoy the contestants. mini athletic events These such competitions as the Junior Caber are Toss, thought the Mini to Sheaf be the direct fore- Sean Green and range in age from 16-80. The members have many diverse backgrounds but are brought Toss, Foot Races and the ever popular Tug O’ War. Special prizes and Second Place-Chris Rusher West Virginia Division of Tourism together by their love of Scottish culture and music. The Pipes and Drums of St. Andrew were runners of modernsurprises day will Americanbe awarded to track all who and participate. field events. Third Place-Frank Henry formed in 1997 by Pipe Major "Seamus" McFadden, and were under the long time direction of Today's athletes All kinds will of thingscompete will be in going seven on at events. the Scottish For Breed each Dog event, they are West Virginia Division of Culture and History Pipe Major Joe Quick. In honor of Pipe Major Quick the band wears the Ferguson clan . Exhibit, too. Not only can everyone see and pet the dogs, they can also The band performs at numerous parades and festivals each year in West Virginia, Ohio and allowed 3 attemptsparticipate with in choosingthe best the attempt winners of recorded. some of the dog contests. And Maryland. Their honors include awards from parade performances as well as being the host there will also be demonstrations all day long by the dogs on the agility 2012 Athlete of the Day 2012 Athlete of the Day Dominion Foundation band for the Scottish Festival and Celtic Gathering in Bridgeport, WV since its’ inception. Indi- course, great fun for dogs and people too. Amateur Women vidual members of the band perform solos at weddings, funerals, church services and other The Clachneat (The stone of strength) special occasions as well school educational programs. The band is currently recruiting pipers/ And don’t forget the other animals - the Shetland Sheep - a rare Harrison County Commission Andrew Callan MakingHeather McKenzieyour funeral arrangements pipe students, drummers and color party members. This event is consideredopportunity to thesee themforerunner up close; plusof theyou won’tOlympic want to shot miss- theput. Bor- The stone weighs between 16 andder 20Collie pounds. herding demonstrations on the main field at 10:00AM, 1:15 Second Place-David Marble Second Place-Amanda Milligan and 3:15 PM - so much to do…. So little time to do it! Clarksburg-Harrison Cultural Foundation The Macdonald of Pittsburgh is a Scottish Pipe Band in the tradition of the pipe The Official Radio Station of the Third Place-Lewis Dunbar Doesn’tThird Place-Liesel have Witzman to be as complicated bands of the Highland Regiments of the British Army. Each year, they march in several local The Hammer Throw parades, including the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Memorial Day Parade in Castle Shannon, Canonsburg's Fourth of July Parade, and the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade. In addi- Throwing the hammer supposedly became popular in the as a As a celtic knot. tion to parades, we perform in numerous shows around the area. We also travel around the 12th AnnualOur Thanks To Scottish Festival Platinum Sponsors pastime among young lads who gathered in the late afternoon at the local black- Eastern United States competing at various and Celtic festivals, culminating at We’re Proud To Support the the Ligonier Highland Games, held at the band's birthplace, Idlewild Park, Pa. smith shop. TheClan hammer Stewart head is round and made of metal. The handle is made of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC a flexible cane. & Celtic Gathering Scottish Heritage Society’s Seton Hill University Pipe Band has over 20 members in its Grade 4 band. The band offers Sponsor of the Wells Fargo Insurance Services developing students sound and solid rudimental education in piping or drumming. The band Twelfth Annual realizes that instruction is a very individual experience and each student has different methods of The 28 pound & Haggis56 pound Hurl weight throw for distance learning. Piping and drumming instruction is private and open to all ages, whether you are a Antero student at the university or not. Seton Hill University plans to offer piping and drumming in- The 28 pound and 56and pound The weight are made of metal with a chain and ring at- Scottish Festival struction as electives. The Seton Hill Pipe Band is under the direction of Pipe Major Josh Dob- tached. Bonnie Knees Deb and Kevin Anderson bin. Seton Hill University Pipe Band takes pride in its performances and its role of ambassadors & HaveContest a Wonderful Time of music for Seton Hill University, and offers the services of the band for parades or private Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram ceremonies. The 56 pound weightat toss the for Twelfthheight Annual Celtic Gathering The New Haven Hose Company Pipe Band was formed in 1992 and is under the sponsor- The object is to throw the weight with one hand up and over a bar. If the weight WBOY-TV ship of The New Haven Hose Company volunteer fire department. The band hails from Con- Scottish Festival www.burnsidefuneralhome.com nellsville, PA and is currently under the direction of Pipe Major Scott Hamilton. goes over the bar, he or she will continue to compete each time the bar is raised. 607 S. Virginia Avenue The Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band is comprised of members of Local #1 & Celtic Gathering Deb & Kevin Pittsburgh Firefighters, as well as other non-Firefighter members who enjoy the camaraderie and The sheaf toss Gold Sponsors skill progression that a pipe band offers. The purpose of this Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial The object is to toss a 16 or 20 pound burlap sack of straw over a bar with a pitch Bridgeport, WV 26330 Pipe Band is to represent all of the past and present members of Pittsburgh Firefighters Local fork. Anderson Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau No. 1. The pipe band is currently under the direction of Pipe Major John Marthens. JAMES & JANET WILSON 304-842-1777 P. R. Watson Turning the caber Tentative: The Laurel Highlanders Pipes & Drums was established in 1975 by John Dux- bury, Jr. and was named for the Laurel Highlands, a ridge known for its Mountain Laurel, the The caber is a long section of tree trunk and measures 16 to 20 feet long and can J.F. Allen Co. state flower. They march under the flag of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The band wears weigh betweenOfficial 115 Chefto 140 for pounds. the Ceilidh The object is to flip the caber in a 12 o'clock the Douglas tartan, which is representative of the colors in the Laurel Highlands. Arnett R. Burnside & Scott P. Burnside, Owners position. With 17 pipers and drummers in the band, the Laurel Highlanders travel across Eastern U.S.A. J. Jimmy Gemondo, II & David E. Smith, Directors Silver Sponsors & Canada for competitions and also perform for various organizations and participates in pa- rades in surrounding communities. The Laurel Highlanders Pipes & Drums is classified as a Visit Jim Hileman & Virgil H. Hamilton, Attendants David and Sandy McMunn Grade IV Pipe band as of 1997. Our band members live in an area that spans over 100 miles, BUILDING SUPPLY CENTER and meet once a week for practice. The band is under the direction of: Jim King, Pipe Major. Rt. 58 Between Bridgeport & Anmore www.asgf.com Mailing: P.O. Box 208, Bridgeport, WV 26330 715 West Pike Street Dr. Michael Hess  Clarksburg,to Westsee a Virginiacurrent list The North Central WV Scottish Heritage Society (304) 842-3911 (304) 842-7388 WRLF 94.3 FM welcomes all pipe bands to the festival today. Proud Sponsorof games. of the Highmark West Virginia

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Children’s Activities & Scottish Breed Dogs PUPPET SHOWS

Children will find lots of fun things to do today, beginning on the main field when the children’s games take place from 9 AM till 11:30 AM and from 2 PM till 4 PM. All ages from toddlers to almost teens will enjoy the mini athletic events such as the Junior Caber Toss, the Mini Sheaf Toss, Foot Races and the The Magic Bagpipe ever popular Tug O’ War. Special prizes and Donald Mac Crimmon is a young boy who lives on the Isle of surprises will be awarded to all who partici- Skye and wants to learn to play the bagpipes. He enters an important pate. competition and a mean man tries to stop him. Will he win??? Come All kinds of things will be going on at to the show to find out what happens when Donald receives help from PIPE BANDS REPRESENTED ON THE FIELD a very special fairy. Does he become piper to the Chief at Dunvegan the Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit, too. Not only Castle??? can everyone see The Pipes and and pet Drums the of St. dogs, Andrew, is they a civilian bagpipe band based in Parkersburg, WV. The band is currently under the direction of Drum Major Curt Mitchell and Pipe Major Carl The Princess and the Dragon can also participateHenson. The in band choosing members come from the Eastern win and- North Central WV and Southern Ohio, A fierce dragon lives in the forest surrounded by dangerous veg- and range in age from 16-80. The members have many diverse backgrounds but are brought ners of some of togetherthe dog by their contests. love of Scottish Andculture andthere music. The Pipes and Drums of St. Andrew were etables. An evil sorcerer kidnaps the princess and threatens to feed her will also be demonstrationsformed in 1997 by Pipe all Major day "Seamus" long McFadden, by and were under the long time direction of to the dragon unless she marries him. The prince must travel through the Pipe Major Joe Quick. In honor of Pipe Major Quick the band wears the Ferguson clan tartan. the dogs on theThe agility band performs course, at numerous great parades fun and for festivals dogs each and year in Westpeople Virginia, too. Ohio and forest to save the Princess. Will he arrive in time??? Maryland. Their honors include awards from parade performances as well as being the host Don’t forgetband for the the Scottishother Festival animals and Celtic - Gathering the Shetland in Bridgeport, WVSheep since its’ - inception.a rare Indi- opportunity to seevidual them members up of the close; band perform plus solos you at weddings, won’t funerals, want church to servicesmiss andthe other Heather the Highland Cow special occasions as well school educational programs. The band is currently recruiting pipers/ Heather is a very special highland cow. One day she travels far Border Collie herdingpipe students, demonstrations drummers and color party on members. the main field at 10:00AM, from home and falls asleep. When she wakes up, she is surrounded by 1:15 and 3:15 PMThe - Macdonaldso much Pipe to Band do…. of Pittsburgh So little is a Scottish time Pipe to Band do in it!the tradition of the pipe water. She Thediscovers Official that she Radio does not Station know how ofto swim.the Many of her bands of the Highland Regiments of the British Army. Each year, they march in several local parades, including the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Memorial Day Parade in Castle friends try to show her how. A very entertaining “tail”. Shannon, Canonsburg's Fourth of July Parade, and the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade. In addi- tion to parades, we perform in numerous shows around the area. We also travel around the 12th Annual Scottish Festival Eastern United States competing at various Highland games and Celtic festivals, culminating at The Ghosts of Loch Ness the Ligonier Highland Games, held at the band's birthplace, Idlewild Park, Pa. A group of ghostly friends travel to Loch Ness to take pictures of the Loch Ness &Monster. Celtic They tryGathering and try but can’t seem to find The Seton Hill University Pipe Band has over 20 members in its Grade 4 band. The band offers developing students sound and solid rudimental education in piping or drumming. The band monster. They have a fun adventure and make some new friends at realizes that instruction is a very individual experience and each student has different methods of Urquhart Castle. learning. Piping and drumming instruction is private and open to all ages, whether you are a student at the university or not. Seton Hill University plans to offer piping and drumming in- struction as electives. The Seton Hill Pipe Band is under the direction of Pipe Major Josh Dob- bin. Seton Hill University Pipe Band takes pride in its performances and its role of ambassadors of music for Seton Hill University, and offers the services of the band for parades or private HaveHave a Wonderful Time ceremonies. atat thethe TwelfthThirteenth Annual Annual The New HavenVisit Hose the Company ALL Pipe NEW Band was formed in 1992 and is under the sponsor- ship of The New Haven Hose Company volunteer fire department. The band hails from Con- Scottish Festival Scottishnellsville, Heritage PA and is Society currently under of theNCWV direction website: of Pipe Major Scott Hamilton. Scottish Festival

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Tentative: The Laurel Highlanders Pipes & Drums was established in 1975 by John Dux- bury, Jr. and was named for the Laurel Highlands, a ridge known for its Mountain Laurel, the state flower. They march under the flag of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The band wears Official Chef for the Ceilidh the Douglas tartan, which is representative of the colors in the Laurel Highlands. With 17 pipers and drummers in the band, the Laurel Highlanders travel across Eastern U.S.A. & Canada for competitions and also perform for various organizations and participates in pa- rades in surrounding communities. The Laurel Highlanders Pipes & Drums is classified as a Grade IV Pipe band as of 1997. Our band members live in an area that spans over 100 miles, BUILDING SUPPLY CENTER and meet once a week for practice. The band is under the direction of: Jim King, Pipe Major. Rt. 58 Between Bridgeport & Anmore Mailing: P.O. Box 208, Bridgeport, WV 26330 715 West Pike Street  Clarksburg, West Virginia The North Central WV Scottish Heritage Society (304) 842-3911 (304) 842-7388 welcomes all pipe bands to the festival today. The Pipes and Drums of St. Andrew is a civilian bagpipe band based in PIPE BANDS PRESENTED ON THE FIELD Parkersburg, WV. The band is currently under the direction of Drum Ma- jor Curt Mitchell and Pipe Major Carl Henson. The band members come CARNEGIE UNIVERSITY PIPE BAND - In September 2010, Andrew Carlisle from from Eastern and North Central WV and Southern Ohio, and range in Ballygowen, Northern Ireland was appointed Director of Piping at Carnegie age from 16-80. The members have many diverse backgrounds but are Mellon. Andrew has been a winner of prestigious solo piping competitions brought together by their love of Scottish culture and music. The Pipes around the world and has been a 10-year member of the eight time and and Drums of St. Andrew was formed in 1997 by Pipe Major “Seamus” reigning world pipe band champions, Field Marshal Montgomery. Almost im- McFadden, and was under the long time direction of Pipe Major Joe mediately, Andrew and Jimmy co-wrote the syllabus for the first ever Master’s Quick. In honor of Pipe Major Quick the band wears the Ferguson clan Degree in bagpipe performance and the first student enrolled in 2011. The Carnegie Mellon Pipes and Drums is entirely made up of current univer- tartan. The band performs at numerous parades and festivals each sity students and Alumni. The band performs frequently at official university year in West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. Their honors include awards events and has also made a welcomed return to the competition platform from parade performances as well as being the host band for the Scot- where it has won Highland Games at the South Maryland Celtic Festival and tish Festival and Celtic Gathering in Bridgeport, WV since its’ inception. at the Colonial Highland Gathering at Fairhill, MD. WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDERS - Haunting strains of Scottish military The Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band is comprised of mem- tunes, a remnant of the heritage of the early Appalachian settlers, bers of Local #1 Pittsburgh Firefighters, as well as other non-Firefighter have come alive and echoed through the West Virginia hills for over members who enjoy the camaraderie and skill progression that a pipe 50 years as members of the West Virginia Highlanders bedecked in band offers. The purpose of this Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe traditional MacLeod of Lewis dress tartans, have won state and na- Band is to represent all of the past and present members of Pittsburgh tional accolades for their pipe and drum performances. The music Firefighters Local No. 1. The pipe band is currently under the direction of of the band focuses on bagpipes which carry the sometimes , Pipe Major John Marthens. sometimes plaintive Scottish melodies while bass, tenor, and snare drums set the band’s stately military pace as the Highlanders march. The Macdonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh is a Scottish Pipe Band in The Highlanders’ have made notable appearances in Washington, the tradition of the pipe bands of the Highland Regiments of the Brit- D.C., Philadelphia, Boston and other locations across the country. ish Army. Each year, they march in several local shows and parades, including the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Memorial Day The Veterans Memorial Pipe Band is a civilian pipe band sponsored by Parade in Castle Shannon, Canonsburg’s Fourth of July Parade, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #2006 in Meadville, Pennsylva- the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade. They also travel around the Eastern nia. Veterans Memorial Pipe Band was founded in the fall of 2000 and United States competing at various Highland games and Celtic festi- began performing in the spring of 2001. Veterans Memorial is one of few vals, culminating at the Ligonier Highland Games, held at the band’s pipe bands in America sponsored by a VFW and are honored to have birthplace, Idlewild Park, Pa. the special recognition. In tribute to the VFW and the county in which it resides, the band wears the Crawford clan tartan. The band is a part of SETON HILL UNIVERSITY PIPE BAND - In 1993, Pipe Major A.G. Lee, Jr. the Ohio Valley Branch of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association of the Black Thistle Pipe Band and Pipe Major David Thompson of the and competes as a Grade V level competition band in EUSPBA contests, Grove City Highland Band, began discussing uniting their bands. Sev- VFW functions, parades, Celtic festivals, and in other varieties of events eral weeks later the Allegheny & District Pipe Band was born. By 2007 in the surrounding states. The band is under the direction of: Pipe Major- the group was known as the Seton Hill University Pipe Band. In 2011, af- Ross Williams, Pipe Sergeant-Josh Whitson, and Drum Sergeant-Ian Gurd. ter years of dedication, Pipe Major Lee stepped aside and Piper Josh Dobbin was elected the new Pipe Major of the band. Now in 2014, The CELTIC EAGLE PIPE BAND was founded in 2005 by a group of friends who SHUPB is on par to field nearly 30 members, from Ohio, West Virginia, played bagpipes or drums and wanted a more southerly alternative to and all parts of Pennsylvania. They will be competing at many local the Cleveland based competition bands. Not only have they successfully venues and across the northeast. The long, rich history of Seton Hill Uni- competed throughout the United States, they are also available for private performances of any size. They will tailor their performance to the needs versity Pipe Band is one of friendship, dedication and perseverance. of clients; serving everyone from small families to large organizations. The Visit www.Scots-WestVirginia.com for full bios and photos Celtic Eagle Pipe Band currently compete as a grade 5 corps in the EUSPBA. Welcome to the 13th Annual

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Revenge of the Chanty Wrasslers Voted #1 out of 63 Celtic Bands from The folk duo, The Chanty Wrasslers came into being at a camp fire around the world sing song at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in North Car- the AMERICAN olina in 2007 when Davey Ramone Morrison and James Turnbull ROGUES have per- Fulton performed an impromptu version of Shel Silversteins classic; formed for over 1 “A boy named Sue”, immortalized by Johnny Cash. Someone said million people. 9 al- “you guys should form a bums; 7 combined band”, so they did. Along- World Champi- side vocals they cover an onships; 2 ASCAP array of instruments includ- Awards; shows in ing bodhran drum, tin whis- Japan, Italy, Spain, tle and acoustic guitar. Guam; 2 incredible appearances with the US Air Force Orchestra. If Through their music, they the 78th Fraser Pipe Band sat down with the Waterboys, the Chief- pay tribute to Scotland by tains, Wolfstone, and the Dave Matthews Band, and then asked singing the songs, old and some friends from a symphonic orchestra to join them at the table, new, as well as their own the resulting sound might begin to resemble the Baltimore-based compositions. American Rogues. Proud to be a part of the ThirteenthTwelfth Annual Annual FAMILY PRACTICE Scottish Festival &   Celtic Gathering BRIDGEPORT    PHYSICIANS CARE PR Watson   1511 Johnson Avenue Phone: 681-342-3700  Bridgeport, WV 26330 Fax: 304-842-9064     

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