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New Pibroch by Steven Knox

February 9, 2019February 4, 2019 J David HesterCompositions

Steven Knox has been hard at work composing. He sent us along a recent work, which he has graciously allowed us to make available to you here!

Allan MacDonald & Friends- From Battle Lines to Bar Lines

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 J David HesterAnnouncements

Edinburgh Festival 2004.

Peter Cooke on Lady Doyle (D’Oyly) - BBC Radio

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 J David HesterAnnouncements

Our Member, John Bottomley, has struck gold again! This is an incredibly thoughtful 3-part series of broadcasts on Elizabeth Ross and her manuscripts, hosted by Peter Cooke. Elizabeth lived at Raasay House while John MacKay[…]

George Moss - BBC Interview

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 J David HesterAnnouncements

Was sent this from our Member, John Bottomley. Enjoy a good solid half-hour of George Moss’ insights, and John Burgess’ piping! “Melodies flow. The song can be heard. Stale tunes become fresh again. Most important[…]

Piobaireachd Instrumentation

January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 J David HesterHistorical Documents

I ran across a very interesting report on a letter from Dr. McLeod to John Mackenzie dated 30 October 1781, where the question of the Prize Pipe to be awarded in the first competition was[…]

Is Piobaireachd “Folk Music”?

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 J David HesterAnnouncements

One of the more unexpectedly controversial claims in the APC Guide to Pibroch that seems to stirred up the blood of folks who are not in the United States is the assertion that pibroch is[…]

Updated! APC Guide to Pibroch

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 J David HesterAnnouncements

The response has been overwhelming! Many of you (a lot, actually) have downloaded either the iBook or the EPUB versions. That’s very exciting! (And if you have any trouble or difficulty with either link, just[…]