TThhee 2211tthh PPeeiinnee HHiigghhllaanndd GGaatthheerriinngg 22001199 In Conjunction with: The Bagpipe Association of Germany (BAG) The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) ______________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Pipers and Drummers, Drum Majors, Solo Pipers and Solo Drummers, The Scottish Culture Club Peine e.V. is pleased to invite you to the The 16th edition of ” The Peine International Pipe Band Championships” includes Grade 5, 4 (March), 4 (MSR),3, 2 and Open Grade. The pipe band competition complies with the rules of the BAG and will be judged by adjudicators from The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. th This event is part of the 21 edition of The Peine Highland Gathering and will take place in the city park of Peine, situated in Lower Saxony, near Hanover, Germany and offering a range of activities with ample opportunities for musical and social contacts. Further integrated in the Highland Gathering Peine are: “The Peine International Solo Piping- and Drumming Competition” For further information, please, contact: Oliver Fricke, [email protected] “The Peine International Drum Major Championships” For further information, please, contact: Jürgen Simon, [email protected] Dancing Performances - Scottish Country Dance, Irish Dance, Highland Dancing Highland Games - Tossing the Caber, Tug awa´, Putting the Stone, etc. Highland Games "light" - For Children Re-enactment – The Clan MacFortan (www.macfortan.de) Open Air Concert - The a well known band (temporary unknown) Any question? Contact me immediately: [email protected] I will provide you with a more detailed set of information after your registration. I wish you a lot of success in the coming season. Yours truly, Helmut Horneffer Chief Organisator Scottish Culture Club Peine e.V. | Peine Marketing GmbH I c /o: Helmut Horneffer | Hagenmarkt 9 | D - 31224 Peine | Germany [email protected] www.highlandgathering-peine.de Important to know... When: Saturday,4th – Sunday, 5th May 2019 Where: Peine – Stadtpark (City Green) Peine is situated in Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), between Hannover und Braunschweig at Motorway A2 (E30) More Information: www.peine.de Meeting point: For all Folks who come on Friday, 3th May: Please, enjoy food, drinks and music at The Owl Town Pub, Peine, Hagenmarkt (open from 18.00 h) Parking Area: At the „Schützenplatz“ (in front of the Stadtpark) are marked areas for cars and coaches (only for participants) Massed Band Tunes (All Tunes Scots Guards Version!): Pipe Set: The Green Hills of Tyrol / When the Battle is over Pipe Set: Teribus / Wings / Scotland the Brave Standings: The Highland Laddie (Salute to the Chieftain) When you have arrived: Please, contact the Information stand of the Scottish Culture Club Peine! Each band will get a steward there, who led the bands to their tuning places and the competition arenas. Please note: Tuning is only allowed in the tuning park! The Adjudicators are: Pipe Band Piping: temporary unknown Pipe Band Drumming: temporary unknown Drum Majors: temporary unknown Solo Piping: Anna Kummerlöw P/M David Johnston and P/M Ronnie Bromhead Solo Drumming: William Bell Concert A well known band gives an open air concert on the stage in the Stadtpark at Saturday evening. All stands are open until 11.00 P.M After the Concert: For all folks, who can’t get enough, is “The Owl Town Pub” open, just 200 mtrs. away from the Stadtpark I promise: The prize giving ceremony will be as short as possible! Yours aye, Helmut Horneffer Pipe Band Coordinator Scottish Culture Club Peine e.V. | Peine Marketing GmbH I c /o: Helmut Horneffer | Hagenmarkt 9 | D - 31224 Peine | Germany [email protected] www.highlandgathering-peine.de Programme Friday, 3th may 2019 17.00 h March of the Clans from the Peine Marketplace to the Härke Brewery with the massed pipes and drums and all participators 19.00 h Welcome Ceilidh with Guests from all over Europe in “The Owl Town Pub”, Peine, Hagenmarkt 25 Saturday, 4th may 2019 10.00 h (ca.) The Peine International Pipe Band Championships in Grade 5, 4 (March), 4 (MSR), 3, 2 and Open Grade 17.00 h (ca.) Drum Major Competition 17.30 h March past for the prize giving ceremony and Massed Band 17.45 h Prize giving ceremony with Salute to the Chieftain 18.45 h (ca.) March off 20.00 h Open Air Concert in the park with a well known band Sunday, 6th may 2018 11.00 h – 15.00 h The Peine International Solo Piping & Drumming Competition 11.00 h – 17.00 h Highland Games, Children Games, Pipe Band Displays and Dancing Performances 17.00 h March past for the prize giving ceremony with massed pipes and drums 18.00 h End Scottish Culture Club Peine e.V. | Peine Marketing GmbH I c /o: Helmut Horneffer | Hagenmarkt 9 | D - 31224 Peine | Germany [email protected] www.highlandgathering-peine.de Prize Money (Trophies are included) Pipe Band Competition Grade 1st 2nd 3rd 4 March 100.-€ 75.-€ 50.-€ 4 MSR 125.- € 100.-€ 75.-€ 3 150.- € 125.-€ 100.-€ 2 175.- € 150.-€ 125.-€ *Open 200.- € 175.-€ 150.-€ Marching & Discipline 100.- € with Challenge Trophy * With Dr.Dr. Matthew James MacDonald Memorial Challenge Shield! Solo Competition Piping 1st 2nd 3rd Beginners Slow Air 30.- € 20.- € 10.- € Beginners March 35.- € 25.- € 15.- € Intermediate 6/8 March 40.- € 30.- € 20.- € Intermediate 2/4 March 40.- € 30.- € 20.- € Advanced MSR 50.- € 40.- € 30.- € Advanced Hornpipe / Jig 50.- € 40.- € 30.- € Former Winners MSR 60.- € 50.- € 40.- € Former Winners Hornpipe / Jig 60.- € 50.- € 40.- € Urlar 40,- € 30,- € 20,- € Piobaireachd 50,- € 40,- € 30,- € Drumming 1st 2nd 3rd Beginners 30.- € 20.- € 10.- € Intermediate 40.- € 30.- € 20.- € Advanced / Former Winners 50.- € 40.- € 30.- € MSR Advanced Former Winners 50.- € 40.- € 30.- € Hornpipe/Jig Tenor Drumming 50.- € 40.- € 30.- € Mini- Band 1st 2nd 3rd 75,00 € 60,00 € 50.-€ Drum Majors 1st 2nd 3rd 75,00 € 50,00 € 30.00€ Junior Drum Majors 1st 2nd 3rd 50,00 € 40,00 € 30,00€ Juvenile Drum Majors 1st 2nd 3rd 50,00 € 40,00 € 30.00€ Scottish Culture Club Peine e.V. | Peine Marketing GmbH I c /o: Helmut Horneffer | Hagenmarkt 9 | D - 31224 Peine | Germany [email protected] www.highlandgathering-peine.de .