Sorry for the delays getting these posted. We had a last minute challenge with scheduling judges, but ended up with two judges who needed to leave early, so we scheduled simultaneous competitions. Thanks to Patrick Downing and Colin Gemmell for jumping in at the last minute to make the day a success. Thanks to Stephen Farrell for joining us again to finish the season’s...
The current aggregate standings for 2008 are here>> Please help us by reviewing for accuracy. Competitors who attended 4 of 5 events for the season are eligible for the scholarship drawings and aggregate awards, and are highlighted in bold. If you attended 3 or 4 events but your name isn’t listed in bold, please contact us.
Washington Scottish (and their helper) performed at the 4th Mini-Gathering of 2008. Alex Galloway and Cam Reid from Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band adjudicated. We’re a bit behind on getting pictures posted, but we’re working on last month and this month’s and hope to post them soon. Chanter (Slow Air): Paul Vegors (Northwest Junior Pipe Band) Todd Schiele (Northwest Junior Pipe Band) Grade 5 Piping...
It was great to see Elliott Bay Pipe Band and Kenmore and District Pipe Bands performing for us, donating their time to support WPA audiences and providing us with some great music
Thanks to Micah Babinski (listed in “Who’s Who In Bagpiping”, SFU member, composer, instructor, former NWJPB and Northwest MacGregor Pipe Band member) and John Scullion (4 time World Solo Drumming Championship winner, leader of several drum corps championship seasons) from Northern Ireland. Thanks also to John for leading an impromptu workshop for drummers to give a little more understanding of what some drumming comments mean,...
40 Competitors pre-registered for competition, and while some scratched, many showed up and registered today! Thanks to all the volunteers, competitors and audience members who contributed to a very smooth and efficient event today. We tried running side drumming after Grade 5 piping, simultaneously with adult and Grade 4 piping. While we are unsure we can do this again due to needing an additional room; many...
