Category: Piobaireachd Club

Piobaireachd Club – March 7, 2008

Another meeting come and gone with too few members showing up. A fine evening of cèol mor at the home of Mary and Bob McIlwaine where hospitality is, as ever, a joy to remember. James Beaumont, once of Bo’ness, Scotland, led off the evening with The Stewart’s White Banner. This tune is of uncertain origin but deemed…

Piobaireachd Club – Nov 30, 2007

Piobaireachd Club Meeting Nov 30 2007 Santa Claus came early this year. The annual Christmas evening of piobaireachd was held on Friday, November 30th at the home of Jack and Christine Lee. As ever, Christine put a delicious spread of goodies on the table for all to enjoy, and enjoy it we did. Some will say…

Piobaireachd Club – October 19th, 2007

The Club meeting of Friday, October 19th, 2007, was convened at the home of Eileen and Ron Sutherland. As one has come to expect, the hospitality was generous and warm. Jack Lee got the music off with a master-stroke. He played Craigellachie (known also as Grant’s Gathering) and followed immediately with Lament for the Laird…

Piobaireachd Club – October 3, 2007

Piobaireachd Club  03-10-07 (from the mail notifying of the meeting) A Parade of ChampionsWestcoast pipers took a significant number of prizes at the most prestigious competitions in Scotland this season of 2008.Oban, August 27th Senior Piobaireachd, Jack Lee came second Silver Medal, Andrew Lee  came second  Cowal, August 29th Grade A – Jori Chisholm Grade…