news and information from Washington Pipers’ Association or its members and partners
You are invited to sign up for an opportunity to study with Andrew Wright, master of the music of the bagpipe, on Saturday, April 10, 2010. The enrollment form is attached to this message. On behalf of the Caledonian Society of SW Washington and Highland Musical Arts, I am accepting registrations from now through April 3rd for this workshop. See below for...
The BC Pipers’ Association added an update about the amazing results from our region at the biggest solo competition event for piping and drumming in the United States. Washington State was well represented, with 3 top placings United States Silver Medal for Piobaireachd Brian McKenzie – Seattle Will Nichols – Blaine North American Amateur Drumming Championships – Grade 3 Steven Wheeler – Auburn All...
The first event of the competition season had a modest turn-out, but good music, great adjudicators, and a bonus drumming workshop made for a great day overall. Thanks to Scott Robertson making the trip down from BC, and John Dally for making the trip from Vashon Island. A couple announcements about the season; note that tune requirements are on the last page of the...
Welcome John Dally and Scott Robertson back to WPA events this Saturday. John Dally is one of the founding members of Washington Pipers’ Association, if not the reason we began at all. A master of bagpipes from many regions with a wealth of historical and musical knowledge, John has performed regularly around Western Washington and beyond since the age of 14. Contact information for...
The 2010 Competition Season begins January 16th and will happen the third Saturday of each month through May. Updated! New May 15th date Click here for the 2010 registration. Please note there have been very minor updates to registration fees, and our competitions have been brought much more closely in line with BCPA competitions. A new page has bee n added to the end...
Many in the community have heard about the theft already, but now there are several things you can do to help them recover from the devastating loss of over $17,000.00. Running any highland games is a major undertaking and is significantly costly in tent rentals, porta-potties, space rental, judges and VIP’s who need lodging, payment and more, so anyone who takes on a project...
The Whidbey Island Highland Games are this Saturday August 8th, and the weather looks to be just under 70 with some clouds, 54 in the morning. Five pipe bands will compete, and soloists from as far away as California and Delaware will also compete. See www.wihg.org for more information. Whidbey Island Highland Games Piping Order of Play Whidbey Island Highland Games drumming order of...
This is slightly old news, but definitely worth sharing. On June 20th, 2009, the United States Piping Foundation, associated with the Eastern US Pipe Band Association, held the Amateur Championships. Patrick Downing, a Seattle area Grade 1 bagpiper and Simon Fraser University Pipe Band member. Patrick has competed at WPA events in the past. Placing 2nd in both the Piobaireachd and MSR competition, he...
4 $250.00 Scholarships were drawn at the last event of the season. Mackenzie Webster alternate: Elliot Thompson Amber Stone alternate: Paul Vegors Cleda Thompson alternate: Bryce Kreger Aaron Stone alternate: Matt Alger Recipients were asked to tell WPA of their choices by the end of June 2009, so if they are unable to attend the alternates will have an opportunity to use the scholarship...
WPA used a simple point system this year, 6 points for first place, 5 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd, 3 for 2nd, and 1 for 6th. BCPA uses a much more complicated system, which we will consider using next year due to unexpected results this year. Congratulations to all competitors who showed up and played. It takes focus and determination to play for an...
