National Mod Piping First Results (updated with Juniors and pictures) – Piping Press
Results of the Ceol Mor at the National Mod piping being held today in Glasgow. Twenty entered in the seniors. … Leer más
Results of the Ceol Mor at the National Mod piping being held today in Glasgow. Twenty entered in the seniors. … Leer más
We are grateful to Craig Munro of Wallace Bagpipes for forwarding these results from this EUSPBA sanctioned contest in the … Leer más
First some 4/4’s: Flett from Flotta, Lord Lovat’s Lament, Wings, and Caber Feidh Then, the first tunes I ever learned: … Leer más
September 28, 2015 on 3:45 pm by Michael Grey | In Photographs, Pipe Bands, Random Thoughts, Solo Piping, Tips | … Leer más
Last year’s winner of the Senior Piobaireachd at Oban, Stuart Liddell As is customary … Leer más
I have it on good authority that that oldest of bagpipe dodges, the two-drone dodge, is being regularly employed by … Leer más
We are delighted to announce that entries for the 2022 SPA Professional Contest, held in person on the 30th of … Leer más
Lorraine Ronaldson was appointed a Director of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association representing the Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI) at … Leer más
I managed to get my regular drone setup tuned to the B on my MacLellan A440 chanter and the baritone … Leer más
January 4, 2022 on 12:46 pm by Michael Grey | In Pipe Tune Score, Stories | Comments Off on Mr. … Leer más
After a very distinguished career of more than 20 years, Ross Walker is standing down as Pipe Major of Boghall … Leer más
Overall Winner – Stephen Ross (pictured above receiving a new trophy, the Dr Colin … Leer más
Ian McAlister has added to the debate on a cap on band sizes. Ian writes: ‘I have said for a … Leer más
Some heavy showers and intermittent sunshine. The above pictures shows Champion Piper Ben Duncan … Leer más
The Merry Blacksmith is an Irish tune requiring low F# and low D. Some smallpipe chanters can play low F# … Leer más
February 23, 2009 on 9:12 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, Pipe Bands, Solo Piping, Stories, Video | 8 … Leer más
City of Glasgow Police under P/M John MacDonald were the last band to win the Worlds when held at Cowal … Leer más
Gary Smyth and magnificent cheque At a time when piping and drumming news is both scarce and exceedingly downbeat to … Leer más
Sunday ‘s Games at Aberdeen have been cancelled due to ‘heavy and persistent rain’. The venue, Hazelhead Park, is currently waterlogged and more … Leer más
I write from my room overlooking the Irish Sea. Just north of Dublin. I’m here for the All Ireland Solos. … Leer más
I’m half way through our month long residency in Houston. I’ve made it to all 3 Houston pipe band practices, … Leer más
May 2, 2010 on 5:10 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, Pipe Bands, Solo Piping, Tips | Comments Off … Leer más
Secretary Ross Miller: The results of the B grade round of the CPA Online … Leer más
Lonach Highland Gathering and Games and its iconic march were due to be held on Saturday, 22 August. Their cancellation is … Leer más
This competition for junior professionals was held today at the National Piping Centre, Otago Street and McPhater Street, Glasgow. There … Leer más
Worlds Grade 1 Qualifying gets underway shortly. It is raining and overcast in Glasgow. Cape-wearing weather but not cold. Those … Leer más
I do not understand why bellows are made the way they are. Primarily, and my samples only include bellows I personally … Leer más
July 6, 2012 on 7:15 pm by Michael Grey | In Delightful Data of the Day | 1 Comment Here’s … Leer más
Spent an enjoyable day at Johnstone Pipe Band yesterday assessing young pipers for their PDQB exams. A nice bunch of … Leer más
Calling all band secretaries: a substantial number of pipe band contest entry forms are now available. These include those for … Leer más
Time stood still this week on the island of Mull. The sun shone on calm water and soaring summit. But … Leer más
Oban Former Winners
Protected: Gibson Bagpipe Defects
February 28, 2008 on 8:38 pm by Michael Grey | In Stories, Tips | 4 Comments When I was hard … Leer más
The World Pipe Band Championships 2020, due to take place at Glasgow Green on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August … Leer más
A meeting will be held this weekend to decide on the disbursement of the first grants from the RSPBA’s National … Leer más
Inveraray & District Pipe Band (pictured above courtesy Piping @ Forres) were crowned European Pipe Band Champions today after winning … Leer más
Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping were held today in Oban, Argyll. Stuart Easton from New Zealand … Leer más
I probably found The Canongate Twitch browsing through thesession.org looking for tunes that fit the range of the different kinds … Leer más
May 28, 2007 on 9:37 am by Michael Grey | In Pipe Bands, Video | Comments Off on 1987 World … Leer más
We continue with excerpts from the tribute edition of the South Australian Pipe Band Newsletter from 1972 which marked Bob … Leer más
The october edition of the RSPBA’s official magazine is now available for download: Organisers of the Balmoral Classic competition in … Leer más
The Scottish Pipers’ Association held another successful adult amateur and veterans competition today with … Leer más
So, had to break out the Gellaitry’s again after the cosmetic refurb of a new bag cover and cords, as … Leer más
East Belfast Pipe Band in 1931 I was very interested in the recent item regarding the article by Donald McIntosh, … Leer más
April 5, 2008 on 7:40 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, News, Stories | 2 Comments When I decided … Leer más
It is not often a classic bagpipe such as that offered for sale on Piping Press today becomes available. The … Leer más
Jimmy McIntosh on the archive report on Willie MacDonald, Benbecula’s Clasp in 1967: ‘My late friend Peter Forbes and myself … Leer más
We are grateful for these two comprehensive responses to the request for tunes associated with the Highland Light Infantry regiment … Leer más
Forum Update to 2.6
Firstly a message to those commercial enterprises that keep posting their goods on our Facebook page. I’m afraid you cannot … Leer más
February 25, 2008 on 9:49 pm by Michael Grey | In Photographs, Solo Piping, Stories, Tips | 4 Comments One … Leer más
South West of Scotland Piping & Drumming Academy held their first Juvenile Solo Piping & Drumming competition in the new … Leer más
Latest from Pipe Bands Australia: ‘The national council of Pipe Bands Australia has voted to endorse the decision of bands … Leer más
The threat from the pandemic continues to abate thanks largely to the ongoing vaccination programme here in the UK and … Leer más
Quick Recordings – Updated periodically
Strathmore Games: Gordon McCready had a very successful day at a very wet & cold competition held in the grounds … Leer más
October 23, 2018 on 4:23 pm by Michael Grey | In Pipe Tune Score, Solo Piping, Tips | Comments Off … Leer más
Oban Former Winners
On Sunday 18th June 2017, the City of Edinburgh prepares to welcome back the pipe band fraternity after an absence … Leer más
I am launching my new chanter, the Siorrachd, today, writes Ayrshire Bagpipes proprietor Ben Mulhearn. Ayrshire Bagpipes are proud to … Leer más
There’s a LOT to conquer in this post. I’m unemployed now so I figure I’ll start practicing for real, haha. … Leer más
Check out our Online Ads page this morning for a beautiful set of Peter Henderson silver and ivory pipes for … Leer más
November 11, 2011 on 1:00 am by Michael Grey | In Photographs, Random Thoughts | Comments Off on Echoes of … Leer más
The piper with his bagpipes has been understood for years to be a symbol of Scottish patriotism, fierce, a brave … Leer más
Lothian and Borders branch band, The City of Edinburgh, has announced the line-up for the 2016 Pipe Majors’ Wheel of … Leer más
Donald MacPhee has a tune at South Uist Our annual Piping Press Guide to the Games is published today – … Leer más
Simon McKerrell recently gave a recital at the King’s Hall at Newcastle University in England. It was recorded and he … Leer más
The PP archive has an old cassette copy of the Masters of Piping programme Seumas MacNeill did on P/M Willie … Leer más
May 22, 2011 on 5:18 pm by Michael Grey | In Solo Piping, Stories, Tips | 2 Comments I was … Leer más
The 2018 Skye Gathering will take place on August 7th & 8th at Portree. Entries for the prestigious Dunvegan Medal are … Leer más
Balloch Games went ahead today despite very poor weather – wind and rain, but tomorrow’s graded event at Roseneath and … Leer más
Kilmarnock Pipe Band Kilmarnock Pipe Band have sent this…. We are delighted to announce … Leer más
Bagpipe setup is VERY important. The post contains recordings of a set of 1950’s Robertson’s accompanied by a Colin Kyo … Leer más
The Northern Ireland Piping Society hold their annual competition today. Competition Convenor Ken Stewart writes: ‘The annual Piper of the … Leer más
May 22, 2009 on 3:22 pm by Michael Grey | In Music, Pipe Bands, Tips | 2 Comments A couple … Leer más
Piobaireachd results.1st Sandy Cameron.2nd Decker Forrest.3rd Lachie Dick. MSR: 1 Sandy Cameron (pictured with … Leer más
Bands throughout the Northern Hemisphere will soon begin their winter practices for the 2022 season. In eight short months we … Leer más
By Pipe Major Matt McKee, Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band This year the Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band is celebrating … Leer más
New Recordings 7-28-09