Sons of Scotland Pipe Band

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The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band is always looking for new players.  And I am the very proud Pipe Major of this wonderful organization.

If you're keen to come out and join up with the Sons, drop us a line at [email protected] - Canada's oldest civilian pipe band celebrating its 128th anniversary in 2024.
Champion people, Champion Music! www.sospb.com

The Belfast Tattoo, 2024  - listen to the Big Rab show podcast and hear my interview at the 40 minute mark. What a good time we had!

Piping and more

Music can do so much for you or someone you know.  If you need a tune recorded or a solo piper to come along and perform for you, just get in touch. I do solo work all the time, and have a great compliment of friends and colleagues who can step in if I can't play.  Here is a video of an annual ceremony I do to mark the Celtic Cross Ceremony in August in Ottawa by the Rideau Canal.  Enjoy! 
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​Happy Anniversary to the pipe band! Celebrating another great year in 2022 - we are now 126!
May you have cool friends that ask you to join them.

Lessons

If you've ever wanted to learn pipes, there's no better time than now! Lessons available by Skype with PM Bethany Bisaillion, Director of the Ottawa City Piping College - get in touch at [email protected] for what you need to start up.  It's so rewarding and wonderful!

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​Groups in Ottawa

Sons of Scotland Pipe Band

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The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band were first heard in Ottawa in 1896 performing on behalf of their Benefactors, the Sons of Scotland Benevolent Association as part of their organization. To hire the band for an event or parade, please contact Band Manager Donald MacDonald at [email protected].

​You can read more on the band at www.sospb.com and see how you can come along with us on trips and shows, and get information on lessons and more - we always have interesting things on the go, and it's a lot of fun to perform in our community, and beyond. Love to see you at an event soon!

Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario - Ottawa Branch

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​Information on events happening in the Ottawa region is available at www.ppbso-ottawa.org 

Mac an Alba

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A small pipe band consisting of dedicated individuals, Mac an Alba specializes in traditional favourites played with a modern twist. For more information, contact Pipe Major Bethany Bisaillion at [email protected].

The Brigadoons

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Formed in 1971 by Rob Taylor, The Brigadoons have, through all these years, promoted the Celtic music so popular in Glengarry County.  Over the years the band has had many members who epitomized the vast talent present in the county.  A wonderful band who can add so much color and fun to your event - visit their site at www.thebrigadoons.com for more information.
General Inquiries:  By email:
     Denis:  [email protected]
For Bookings: Contact Denis Carr
By phone: Home:  1-613-932-7239Cell:  613-930-5128


 

Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club

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The Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club / Tambours du patrimoine de l'Outaouais has a repertoire ranging from high energy rhythmical to historic rudimental numbers and can be tailored to specific audience preferences.  If you would like to hire our group for a performance or need more information please contact one of the following club members:

Le groupe Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club / Tambours du patrimoine de l'Outaouais peut offrir un spectacle comprenant des pièces rythmiques remplies d’énergie ainsi que des pièces rudimentales et historiques qui peuvent être adaptées à différents auditoires.  Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet des services offerts par le groupe, veuillez communiquer avec un des membre suivants :

Charles St. Jean
  [email protected] 
 819 568-8363
Roch St. Jean
  [email protected]
 819 827-9435
Michel Monette
 [email protected]
 613-837-1590 
  

Bagpipe Tune Website

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There is a new site with 7000 pipe tunes for everyone to use free of charge; visit www.ceolsean.net to see what a great resource there is available.

Pipers

Whether you need a haggis piped in or you just want to add a regal air to your next event, a piper is your best bet. We maintain a database of professional and semi-professional performers ready to add that touch of class to your upcoming affair. Contact Bethany Bisaillion at [email protected].

Dancers

MacCulloch School of Highland and Step Dancing

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Rae MacCulloch founded the MacCulloch School of Dancing in the Fall of 1954. We provide training in Highland and Traditional Celtic-Canadian Step Dancing. The MacCulloch Dancers of Ontario, Canada love to dance. The MacCulloch Dancers have met with much success and recognition both locally and abroad.

Katherine Robinson School of Highland Dancing

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The Katharine Robinson School of Highland Dancing was founded in 1968. The Director, Ms. Katharine Robinson, is a Life Member of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D.) and a Member of the Judges Panel of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (S.O.B.H.D.). Initially, the School started in the Robinson's family home with 10 students. Today it has grown into a strong and vibrant dancing school with more than 75 students ranging in age from 4 to 54.  You can get in touch with them at [email protected] 

The annual Scotland trip

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The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band travel to Scotland each August for a glorious 11 day trip.  Our home base is in Edinburgh, and we compete at the World Pipe Band Championships and do many other wonderful concerts.  The calendar of this trip will be posted here as we move along with planning.
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Get in touch if you want information on taking part in this wonder journey, and we can all enjoy a superb time together!  Email PM Bethany Bisaillion at [email protected] 
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