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There was a legend about a parade that was held in Chicago in the 1800s to kick off a Scottish gathering.                      According to the legend, the sound of the bagpipes startled a horse which reared up and threw its rider through a shop window.                       The court case that resulted was decided on the basis of whether or not the bagpipe was a musical instrument.                       The verdict was against the pipes.
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The Ann Arbor Pipes & Drums is looking to expand it's competition and performance roster with active and motivated pipers and drummers.  With a strong 2007 competition season on the books and a Grade IV Champion Supreme title in the near future, we are looking forward to a strong push into the Grade III arena in 2008. If you are interested in a family-oriented organization that fosters a great learning environment for all ages and a strong competitive spirit, we'd love to hear from you!  Contact Pipe Major Robert Droppleman at rdropp@earthlink.net for more information.

 

The City of Rockford Pipe Band offers beginner instruction in pipes and drums as part of the Community Education Program at Rock Valley College. Tuition is $30 per semester. Classes are held at the Bell School Center in Rockford on Tuesday nights year round. Register for classes through Rock Valley College at www.rockvalleycollege.edu  or via telephone at 800-973-7821. Further details available on the band web site at www.cityofrockfordpipeband.com

 

 

Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band is actively seeking pipers and drummers to fill out their ranks for the next season and into the future.  We are a top-ranked Grade 2 band focused very strongly on competition and attend seven to eight competitions per season.  Midlothian offers top-notch instruction and is very driven toward excelling in Grade 2 with an ongoing push toward Grade 1.  If you live in or around the Chicago area (or even outside the area - we currently have band members from four states)  and would like additional information on joining the band please contact either Adrian Melvin at adrianmelvin@sbcglobal.net or Jim Sim at jsimmie@sbcglobal.net.  Sound/video files of the band can be found at our website at www.midlothianpipeband.com.

 

 

The Tunes of Glory Pipes & Drums band is looking for snare drummers:
(as is every pipe band in the world of course). The band is currently competing in Grade 4 and wants to add a Grade 5 competition band in 2008.  The band needs one or two more snare drummers for Grade 5, especially a lead drummer, and wants to expand the Grade 4 drum corps. The drum corps is under the instruction of Jim Sim, Drum Sergeant of the Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band.  We practice every Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Warrenville City Hall, Warrenville, IL. If you are interested in competing in a Grade 4 or Grade 5 band, and receiving instruction from Jim Sim as a member of the Tunes of Glory drum corps, please call me, Tom Jewell, the Tunes of Glory Drum Sergeant, at 630-225-7972. If I cannot answer your call, please leave your phone number and I'll call you back as soon as I can.  Visit the band's website to learn more about us: http://www.tunesofglory.org
 

DRUMMERS  WANTED

The Chicago Celtic Pipe band is currently looking for drummers.  We are a Grade 4 band and currently have 20 pipers.  The band is aspiring to move up to grade 3 in the very near future.  We meet for practice every Tuesday night in Norridge.  Contact us at 773-286-7833 or email jamesfenright@aol.com.

 

PIPERS WANTED

The Michigan Scottish P&D is looking for pipers for their small, family-oriented pipe band in the Detroit, MI (USA) area. Practice Tues. evenings year-round. Adult beginner/intermediate welcome. Grade IV competition 1-2 times per year. 4-6 band gigs per year. Info at www.angelfire.com/mi/miscot or contact Jon Snow at snowkilts@wowway.com, or (248) 879-0501. 

 

DRUMMERS WANTED
Clan Donald Pipes and Drums, (Grade V) are in need of
drummers.  We meet on Tuesdays at the National Guard Armory in Appleton Wis. 7PM to 9 PM
Call 920 347 9507  or  email gbpiper1@new.rr.com
 

 

 

 

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  • Hamish Moore Scottish Smallpipes, Key of A, excellent condition.

    Ebony drones/chanter, cocobolo mounts, silver ferrules with high B key added.

    There is a fourth hole cut (with plug that matches drones) to (easily) add a D drone.  Hard case included. Made in 2001.  $2400  Contact:  wilsondm@purdue.edu or call Denise at (765) 746-5204.

    (presently there is a one-year wait for Moore's pipes)

 

  • For Sale:  R.G. Hardies (hardly used) and a nice case  plus a Practice Chanter.  Seller played with the St. Stephens band in Rockford MI. and has decided to sell them for a very fair price if a student or a dedicated person you might know of would like to buy them, please contact Jonathan Lorenz @ jrlorenz@gmail.com  or  616-334-0451

     

  • Older, used Henderson pipes with a Hardy chanter for sale.  Also beginner's practice chanter available.  Please call Doreen at 616-443-6044 (my email receiving is currently having a problem.  I can also be reached at FAX 616-863-0903 or office ph:  616-863-9390.

     

  • The City of Chicago Pipe Band is selling 4 Green Pearl snare drums. They were only used for one season.  If you are interested please contact Martin Boyle at mgb411@yahoo.com for details.

 

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  • The City of Chicago Pipe Band, in the spirit of improving piping in the area, is offering to consult and assist in the piping aspect of pipe band competition to Chicago area bands at no charge at your respective practice facility.  Call Pat Lynch @ 773-875-6812 to discuss your band's needs and how the City of Chicago Pipe Band can help develop as bagpipers and musicians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Drew Hoinacki

President & Chief Steward
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Lemont, IL 60439
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There was a legend about a parade that was held in Chicago in the 1800s to kick off a Scottish gathering.                      According to the legend, the sound of the bagpipes startled a horse which reared up and threw its rider through a shop window.                       The court case that resulted was decided on the basis of whether or not the bagpipe was a musical instrument.                       The verdict was against the pipes.
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