The results from my solo piping competitions.
Meadow Highland Games, Doswell, VA, October 24, 2009
Event: March/Strathspey/Reel
Judge: Chris Hamilton
2/4 Marches Submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tunes played: Mrs. John MacColl, The Shepherd’s Crook, Major David Manson
Result: 2nd
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: Duncan Bell
Tunes Submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, The MacFarlane’s Gathering
Tunes played:The MacFarlane’s Gathering
Result: 2nd
Event: 6/8 March
Judge: Bill Caudill
Tune played: Dr. Ross’ 50th Welcome to the Argyllshire Gathering
Result: 1st
Event: Hornpipe/Jig
Judge: Bill Caudill
Tunes played: Jim Tweedie’s Sea Legs, Alan MacPherson of Mosspark
Result: 1st
The results from my solo piping competitions.
New Hampshire Highland Games, Lincoln, NH, September 19, 2009
Event: March/Strathspey/Reel
Judge: Peter Kent
2/4 Marches Submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tunes played: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, The Shepherd’s Crook, Major David Manson
Result: 2nd
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: Lezlie Webster
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, The MacFarlane’s Gathering
Tune played: The Massacre of Glencoe
Result: 5th, AGL
Event: Hornpipe/Jig
Judge: Scot Walker
Tunes played: The Man From Skye, Alex MacDonald
Result: 3rd
Event: 6/8 March
Judge: Nancy Tunnicliffe
Tune: Dr. Ross’ 50th Welcome to the Argyllshire Gathering
Result: 6th
The results from my solo piping competitions.
Capital District Scottish Games, Altamont, NY, September 5, 2009
Event: March/Strathspey/Reel
Judge: Gordon Peters
2/4 Marches Submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tunes played: Mrs. John MacColl, The Shepherd’s Crook, Major David Manson
Result: 6th
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: John Wassman
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, The MacFarlane’s Gathering
Tune played: The Massacre of Glencoe
Result: 1st, AGL
Event: Hornpipe/Jig
Judge: Marc Dubois
Tunes played: The Man From Skye, Alex MacDonald
Result: 2nd
The results from my solo piping competitions.
Quechee Scottish Games, Quechee, VT, August 22, 2009
Event: March/Strathspey/Reel
Judge: Peter Kent
2/4 Marches Submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tunes played: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, The Shepherd’s Crook, Major David Manson
Result: 2nd
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: Nancy Tunnicliffe
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, Black Donald’s March
Tune played: The Massacre of Glencoe
Result: 2nd, AGL
Event: Hornpipe/Jig
Judge: Gordon Peters
Tunes played: The Man From Skye, The Curlew
Result: 1st
The results from my solo piping competitions.
Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville, ON, July 31, 2009
Event: Srathspey/Reel
Judge: Andrew Berthoff
Tunes played: The Shepherd’s Crook, Major David Manson
Result: Did not place
Event: 2/4 March
Judge: Iain Macey
Tunes submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tune played: Mrs. John MacColl
Result: 3rd
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: Geoffrey Neigh
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, Black Donald’s March
Tune played: The Massacre of Glencoe
Result: 3rd
Event: Jig
Judge: Ken Eller
Tune played: The Curlew
Result: Did not place
The results from my solo piping competitions.
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival, Florence, MA, July 18, 2009
Event: March/Srathspey/Reel
Judge: Peter Kent
2/4 marches submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tunes played: Mrs. John MacColl, The Shepherd’s Crook, Major David Manson
Result: 5th
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: Nancy Tunnicliffe
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, Black Donald’s March
Tune played: The Massacre of Glencoe
Result: 1st
The results from my solo piping competitions.
Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival, Richmond, RI, June 13, 2009
Event: Srathspey/Reel
Judge: David Bailiff
Tunes played: Arniston Castle, Major David Manson
Result: 2nd
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: Lezlie Webster
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, Black Donald’s March
Tune played: The Massacre of Glencoe
Result: 1st, AGL
Event: 2/4 March
Judge: David Bailiff
Tunes submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tune played: Major Manson at Clachantrushal
Result: 2nd
Event: 6/8 March
Judge: Chuck Murdoch
Tune played: Dr. Ross’ 50th Welcome to the Argyllshire Gathering
Result: 5th
The results from my solo piping competitions.
Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland, St. Leonard, MD, April 25, 2009
Event: March/Srathspey/Reel
Judge: Chris Hamilton
2/4 marches submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tunes played: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Arniston Castle, Major David Manson
Result: 2nd
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: John Bottomley
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, Black Donald’s March
Tune played: The Massacre of Glencoe
Result: 1st
I just got back from the Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland, where I emerged as the grade 2 piper of the day in the solo competitions. I placed first in piobaireachd (Masacre of Glencoe) and 2nd in the MSR (Major Manson at Clachanstrushal, Arniston Castle, Major David Manson). This is my second competition of the season, and the second time I’ve come away as piper of the day. Obviously, I’m pleased. K was again an excellent videographer and recorded my competitions, and those will be posted on YouTube once I get the videos processed.
Just returned from the first competition of the season, and I must say I’m pleased. I left with the trophy for Grade 2 Piper of the Day (and yes, before you ask, I earned it instead of just leaving with it) and racked up a good number of year-end points. Not to mention that the Piper of the Day trophy is way cool. Score.
I had a good day on the boards, with a fifth place, two second places, and a first place (with AGL) out of 8 or 9 competitors. The fifth place was the result of a flat G and sharp F (they were nearly the same pitch, according to the judge) and a couple of fumbles that were a result of not playing the reel quite enough.
In general I’d say the feedback on my sheets was positive and useful, with specific points I can focus on to improve. I have to train my ear to tune those high hand notes, necessary for advancement to Grade 1.
K was able to record all of my competitions today (didn’t get any bands today, sorry), and I’ll begin adding videos as I get them off the camera and processed.
The results from my solo piping competitions.
Scottish Arts Indoor Festival, Concord, NH, April 11, 2009
Event: Srathspey/Reel
Judge: Chris Hamilton
Tunes played: Arniston Castle, Major David Manson
Result: 5th
Event: 2/4 March
Judge: David Bailiff
2/4 marches submitted: Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. John MacColl
Tunes played: Major Manson at Clachantrushal
Result: 2nd
Event: 6/8 March
Judge: Andrew Douglas
Tune played: Dundee City Police Pipe Band
Result: 2nd
Event: Piobaireachd
Judge: Nancy Tunnicliffe
Tunes submitted: The Massacre of Glencoe, Black Donald’s March
Tune played: Black Donald’s March
Result: 1st, AGL
