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<iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbagpipelessons&width=600&height=1000&show_faces=false&colorscheme=light&stream=true&border_color&header=true&appId=136788099735202" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:600px; height:1000px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-54296751635868719042012-10-07T10:45:00.000-07:002012-10-07T10:45:07.562-07:00New Online Competition: The first-ever World Online Piping & Drumming Championships<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm excited to announce our newest and biggest online competition ever. The first-ever <b><a href="http://competition.bagpipelessons.com/" target="_blank">World Online Piping & Drumming Championships</a></b> features events in these categories:<br />
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<li>solo piping</li>
<li>solo side drumming</li>
<li>solo tenor drumming</li>
<li>solo bass drumming</li>
<li>pipe bands</li>
<li>drum fanfare</li>
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We will continue our P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge Scholarship event and we've added our first-of-its-kind <b><a href="http://competition.bagpipelessons.com/p/make-difference.html" target="_blank">Make A Difference Prize</a></b> which gives every competitor the chance to win big for his or her charity.<br />
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We're pleased to once again have <a href="http://competition.bagpipelessons.com/p/judges.html" target="_blank">world-class judges</a> from around the world, who will write a detailed sheet of comments for every competitor in each event.<br />
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In addition to the individual event winners, and overall winners in each category, we'll be announcing <a href="http://competition.bagpipelessons.com/p/awards.html" target="_blank">special awards</a> to groups of competitors with the most combined overall points, including:<br />
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<li>Pipe Band (or Team) with Most Points in Band and Solo Events</li>
<li>Piping or Pipe Band Association with Most Points in Band and Solo Events</li>
<li>Country with Most Points in Band and Solo Events</li>
<li>Best Dress & Deportment</li>
<li>Best Video Background</li>
<li>Best Soloist or Band competing in service member uniform (military, police, fire, civil service, etc.)</li>
<li>Best School Pipe Band competing in school band uniform</li>
<li>Best Junior Pipe Band (all members must be age 18 or younger)</li>
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Check out the full list of events and all of the prizes and sign up today and represent your band, association, and country!<br />
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We welcome <a href="http://competition.bagpipelessons.com/p/support-us.html" target="_blank">supporters</a> and <a href="http://competition.bagpipelessons.com/p/our-sponsors.html" target="_blank">sponsors</a> to help us grow and expand our competitions and scholarship programs.<br />
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<a href="http://competition.bagpipelessons.com/">Check it out!</a>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-38261817952807357662012-03-28T00:39:00.000-07:002012-03-30T11:36:35.863-07:00Results for the March 2012 Online Piping & Drumming Competition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37wCYuyf34GFI0pGW2KAZctSO0c4QaCO2erZnNyOaD9dq_79piNw8i6Rtmd_jSUHI43pdC-7bDrgnbRBVQe5Y3RQpDdLIqTJaFTXzyI3Ap51gESK3L8vtFYLBas-wSWQtzR_p/s1600/March2012Comp-Poster-200x147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37wCYuyf34GFI0pGW2KAZctSO0c4QaCO2erZnNyOaD9dq_79piNw8i6Rtmd_jSUHI43pdC-7bDrgnbRBVQe5Y3RQpDdLIqTJaFTXzyI3Ap51gESK3L8vtFYLBas-wSWQtzR_p/s320/March2012Comp-Poster-200x147.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Last year, we launched the world's first-ever online piping competition. Today, we've just completed the fourth BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition with an expanded list of piping events and drumming events, too! We got a great response and we received nearly 300 entries in 37 piping events and 19 side drumming events with competitors in seven different grade levels, from 15 different countries on six continents.<br />
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Competitors were judged by their competition video recordings, each competitor received a complete sheet of comments from our international panel of world-class judges, and the prizewinning videos have been posted for the world to see. Results were posted immediately on the <a href="http://fb.com/bagpipelessons">BagpipeLessons.com Facebook page</a>. Visit us on Facebook and make sure to click <a href="http://fb.com/bagpipelessons">"Like"</a> to receive updates.<br />
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The final results are posted below, including the overall top winners in each competition grade level, the age category winners and the overall champion and scholarship winner for the <b>P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge.</b> Also, posted below are the winners of these categories: <b>Best Video Background, </b><b>Best Dress and Deportment, and </b><b>Best Quality Video.</b>The video links are posted for all prizewinners and other competitors who chose to share their videos. We've also listed the country for each of our prizewinning pipers and their tunes.<br />
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Thanks again to all of the competitors for your excellent entries. And thanks to James Laughlin of <a href="http://come2drum.com/">Come2Drum.com</a> for helping us put together our first drumming events!<br />
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</div>We're committed to getting the very best world champion pipers and drummers from around the world to judge our online competitions. Special thanks to our outstanding judges who did an excellent job with a large number of entries and helped us get the results out in record fast time!<br />
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Our international panel of world-class judges:<br />
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Alan Bevan - Canada<br />
Andrew Rogers - Canada<br />
Brendan Eade - New Zealand<br />
Colin Clansey - Canada<br />
Dani Millar - Canada<br />
Greg Wilson - New Zealan<br />
Iain MacDonald - Canada<br />
Ian K MacDonald - Canada<br />
J.P. Troy - Canada<br />
J.W. Troy - Canada<br />
James MacHattie - Canada<br />
Keith Paton - USA<br />
Robert Mathieson - Scotland<br />
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<b><u>March 2012 BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping & Drumming Competition Official Results</u></b><br />
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Beginner Piping Results<br />
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Overall Most Points in Beginner Piping <br />
1. Kyle Prewitt - USA (264 points) <br />
2. John JT Taylor - USA (126 points) <br />
3. Paolo Di Nicola - Italy (112 points) <br />
4. Nigel Gibbons - UK (81 points) <br />
5. Danielle Danielsson - Australia (38 points) <br />
6. Andrés Hernández Domínguez - Mexico (16 points) <br />
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Event 01. Beginner Piping (practice chanter) - Slow Air (at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald <br />
1. Kyle Prewitt - USA - The Dark Isle <a href="http://youtu.be/yY57bf1ZDXs">(link)</a><br />
2. Paolo Di Nicola - Italy - Dream Angus <a href="http://youtu.be/5QAGq-xRH8U">(link)</a><br />
3. John JT Taylor - USA - Scots Wha Hae <a href="http://youtu.be/EybaJQw4IAg">(link)</a><br />
4. Nigel Gibbons - UK - Gin I Where A Barons Heir <a href="http://youtu.be/valLo0Zj4F0">(link)</a><br />
5. Andrés Hernández Domínguez - Mexico - Scots Wah Ha´e <a href="http://youtu.be/SIB6lPGl2QA">(link)</a><br />
(5 entered)<br />
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Event 02. Beginner Piping (practice chanter) - 3/4 or 4/4 March (2 or 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Dani Millar <br />
1. Kyle Prewitt - USA - Shoals of Herring <a href="http://youtu.be/2-i4X1l9UqE">(link)</a><br />
2. Nigel Gibbons - USA - Suo Gan <a href="http://youtu.be/YDnd0j4HzCI">(link)</a><br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Event 04. Beginner Piping (practice chanter) - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: James MacHattie <br />
1. Kyle Prewitt - USA - Onaping Falls Centennial Pipe Band <a href="http://youtu.be/o59O6CozE7k">(link)</a><br />
2. Paolo Di Nicola - Italy - Steam Boat <a href="http://youtu.be/D1QQwrijYqc">(link)</a><br />
3. Danielle Danielsson - Australia - Skye Boat Song <a href="http://youtu.be/gJReTfxX1BY">(link)</a><br />
(4 entered)<br />
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Event 05. Beginner Piping (practice chanter) - Piobaireachd (Ground Only) <br />
Judge: Alan Bevan <br />
1. John JT Taylor - USA - The Munro's Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/WYIaAhhYo7s">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Grade 5 Piping Results<br />
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Overall Most Points in Grade 5 Piping <br />
1. Karina Huber - Austria (270 points) <br />
2. Steve Joubert - South Africa (194 points) <br />
3. Paul Johnson - USA (144 points) <br />
4. Fred Arnold - Canada (126 points) <br />
5. Ray Morrison - USA (124 points) <br />
6. Jim Lowe - USA (88 points) <br />
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Event 06. Grade 5 Piping - Slow Air (at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: Keith Paton <br />
1. Karina Huber - Austria - The Maids of (traditional) <a href="http://youtu.be/GH2WL-jgjZ0">(link)</a><br />
2. Paul Johnson - USA - Mrs. Joy Cairns <a href="http://youtu.be/nQU9v5Ivr6s">(link)</a><br />
3. Fred Arnold - Canada - Morag of Dunvegan (6/8) <a href="http://youtu.be/hqBiat4WUTQ">(link)</a><br />
4. Steve Joubert - South Africa - The Lament for Jef Ar Penven <a href="http://youtu.be/uYDnwRFAwTA">(link)</a><br />
5. Ray Morrison - USA - Flight of the Eaglets or MacRobert's Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/ICcWwyG3zxs">(link)</a><br />
6. Greg Ellsworth - USA - Going Home <a href="http://youtu.be/wHts4MZrbhM">(link)</a><br />
(14 entered)<br />
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Event 07. Grade 5 Piping - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Dr. Brendan Eade <br />
1. Paul Johnson - USA - Prince Charles Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/X1hUReqABV4">(link)</a><br />
2. Steve Joubert - South Africa - The Highland Wedding <a href="http://youtu.be/wQTU-rXIgtk">(link)</a><br />
3. Karina Huber - Austria - John Mac Donald of Glencoe (Wm. Laerie) <a href="http://youtu.be/Q0Zk2O2EkJk">(link)</a><br />
4. Fred Arnold - Canada - Barren Rocks - Mhairi's Wedding <a href="http://youtu.be/PkTYqklOGu4">(link)</a><br />
5. Jim Lowe - USA - Muir of Ord <a href="http://youtu.be/6dKnj-7-Z54">(link)</a><br />
6. Mike Greene - USA - Prince Charles Welcome to Lochaber - P/M Evan MacRae <a href="http://youtu.be/tWsZVMO51LU">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Ray Morrison - USA - Miss Delicia Chisholm <a href="http://youtu.be/C1JjF7xvs2o">(link)</a><br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Event 08. Grade 5 Piping - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: James P. Troy <br />
1. Steve Joubert - South Africa - MacDonald of the Isles <a href="http://youtu.be/Ws1AoypLY5A">(link)</a><br />
2. Karina Huber - Austria - Mrs Lily Christie (PM D. Shaw Ramsy B.E.M) <a href="http://youtu.be/kKZsYgwW0qY">(link)</a><br />
3. Carlos Henrique Perini Miranda - Brazil - Hundred Pipers <a href="http://youtu.be/-_lXMyhNqQU">(link)</a><br />
4. Fred Arnold - Canada - Steamboat <a href="http://youtu.be/dfBGhKxJPwY">(link)</a><br />
5. Jim Lowe - USA - Major John MacLennan <a href="http://youtu.be/0c3T5ANUaxc">(link)</a><br />
6. Ray Morrison - USA - John D. Burgess <a href="http://youtu.be/9iaGvk_LGxk">(link)</a><br />
(10 entered)<br />
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Event 09. Grade 5 Piping - Jig (at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: Colin Clansey <br />
1. Karina Huber - Austria - The Lame Leg i left behinde <a href="http://youtu.be/L3KXRw2qh6s">(link)</a><br />
2. Nicholas Comuni - Brazil - Jig - Paddy leather Breeches <a href="http://youtu.be/xvZUCyK0tNs">(link)</a><br />
3. Fred Arnold - Canada - Banjo Breakdown (First 2 parts) <a href="http://youtu.be/5FdQ32prM9Y">(link)</a><br />
4. Steve Joubert - South Africa - Paddy's Leather Breeches <a href="http://youtu.be/RGxYEg_NMm8">(link)</a><br />
5. Emile Suerinck - France - Dirty rice 'n haggis (First 2 parts) <a href="http://youtu.be/DfgxrV_Gs_I">(link)</a><br />
6. Ray Morrison - USA - Oft in the Stilly Night <a href="http://youtu.be/3bx859ulTDA">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
John McClure - USA - Glasgow City Police Pipers <a href="http://youtu.be/t2VMUaRQhVA">(link)</a><br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Event 10. Grade 5 Piping - Piobaireachd (Ground Only) <br />
Judge: James MacHattie <br />
1. Ray Morrison - USA - The Glen is Mine <a href="http://youtu.be/z2kBe5S874c">(link)</a><br />
2. Jim Lowe - USA - Lament for the Old Sword (ground) <a href="http://youtu.be/Fy58sBpMB28">(link)</a><br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Grade 4 Piping Results<br />
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Overall Most Points in Grade 4 Piping <br />
1. Rik Mendez - USA (376 points) <br />
2. Matthew Fleek - USA (207 points) <br />
3. Dagmar Pesta - Germany (130 points) <br />
4. John Urdiales - USA (114 points) <br />
5. Lucas Mitsch - USA (88 points) <br />
6. Russell Prewitt - USA (57 points) <br />
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Event 11. Grade 4 Piping - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: James W. Troy <br />
1. Matthew Fleek - USA - Athol and Breadalbane Gathering <a href="http://youtu.be/oJznF5voCBk">(link)</a><br />
2. Rik Mendez - USA - The Conundrum <a href="http://youtu.be/q9UMsn9dWZA">(link)</a><br />
3. John Urdiales - USA - Wrangler McQueen <a href="http://youtu.be/8xdqgvotnto">(link)</a><br />
4. Marty McKeon - USA - The Iron Division <a href="http://youtu.be/HINeNtcsqUs">(link)</a><br />
5. Russell Prewitt - USA - The Drunken Piper <a href="http://youtu.be/BxTCJ_cB_d8">(link)</a><br />
6. Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Lady Lever Park <a href="http://youtu.be/r9e4p5_J8gY">(link)</a><br />
(9 entered)<br />
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Event 12. Grade 4 Piping - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Greg Wilson <br />
1. Rik Mendez - USA - Highland Harry - Sound of Sleat <a href="http://youtu.be/W2skb93my_g">(link)</a><br />
2. Matthew Fleek - USA - Kathleen Gillies - Kalabakan <a href="http://youtu.be/jGHqn5-tHkM">(link)</a><br />
3. Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Highland Fling - Duntroon <a href="http://youtu.be/Bdfg6IDp81Q">(link)</a><br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 13. Grade 4 Piping - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald <br />
1. Rik Mendez - USA - John D. Burgess <a href="http://youtu.be/z26C-2Ig5Ps">(link)</a><br />
2. John Urdiales - USA - Captain Craig Brown <a href="http://youtu.be/xNHbld5Zj5o">(link)</a><br />
3. Erik Lima - Mexico - Duncan McGillivray <a href="http://youtu.be/2t7-Rfn7seI">(link)</a><br />
4. Marty McKeon - USA - The Eighth Army <a href="http://youtu.be/A8HQQ_7dtks">(link)</a><br />
5. Russell Prewitt - USA - Cameron MacFadyen <a href="http://youtu.be/eWUpUHjBEic">(link)</a><br />
6. Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Major John McLennan <a href="http://youtu.be/AbQ0YNAAbGg">(link)</a><br />
(9 entered)<br />
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Event 14. Grade 4 Piping - Piobaireachd (Ground and Next Variation) <br />
Judge: Andrew Rogers <br />
1. Rik Mendez - USA - The Battle of Auldearn (Setting #2) <a href="http://youtu.be/eRkz9RTweF8">(link)</a><br />
2. Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Glengary's Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/OTmZQWM719s">(link)</a><br />
3. John Campbell - UK - Field of Gold <a href="http://youtu.be/6_D0d0GBAuc">(link)</a><br />
4. Matthew Fleek - USA - Field of Gold <a href="http://youtu.be/-NI7-5q8BME">(link)</a><br />
5. Chris Tabram - Australia - The Blue Ribbon <a href="http://youtu.be/gBzFetcnBVY">(link)</a><br />
6. John Urdiales - USA - Struan Robertson's Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/dQH_IDIUM8E">(link)</a><br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Event 15. Grade 4 Piping - Jig (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Dr. Brendan Eade <br />
1. Lucas Mitsch - USA - Paddy's Leather Breeches <a href="http://youtu.be/YdwwrLviqQU">(link)</a><br />
2. Rik Mendez - USA - The Old Wife of the Mill Dust <a href="http://youtu.be/lo7xL3SYJWQ">(link)</a><br />
3. Matthew Fleek - USA - Lark in the Morning <a href="http://youtu.be/HHuh67qWMVU">(link)</a><br />
4. Russell Prewitt - USA - The Glasgow City Police Pipers <a href="http://youtu.be/3386QgUakgs">(link)</a><br />
5. Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Paddy's Leather Breeches <a href="http://youtu.be/KVvUZ4fmx6Y">(link)</a><br />
6. John Urdiales - USA - The Old Wife of the Milldust <a href="http://youtu.be/dFDUFbA1ZOM">(link)</a><br />
(5 entered)<br />
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Grade 3 Piping Results<br />
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Overall Most Points in Grade 3 Piping <br />
1. Soren Larsen - Denmark (276 points) <br />
2. Romana Brunner - Austria (252 points) <br />
3. William Shropshire - USA (210 points) <br />
4. John Campbell - UK (122 points) <br />
5. J David Hester - USA (98 points) <br />
6. Lachlan McPhee - Australia (57 points) <br />
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Event 16. Grade 3 Piping - March - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Alan Bevan <br />
1. Soren Larsen - Denmark - The Cowal Gathering - Dornie Ferry - MacKay From Skye <a href="http://youtu.be/6CvGEtGUqjQ">(link)</a><br />
2. John Campbell - UK - The Seige of Delhi - Caledonian Canal - Bessy MacIntyre <a href="http://youtu.be/2YhY6OeJGL8">(link)</a><br />
3. Romana Brunner - Austria - The Glenfinnan Highland Gathering - Arniston Castle - Traditional Reel <a href="http://youtu.be/INi1bRrSLzw">(link)</a><br />
4. William Shropshire - USA - Arthur Bognold of Lochrosque - Susan MacLeod - The Sound of Sleat <a href="http://youtu.be/4hy2sfw5GwA">(link)</a><br />
5. Lachlan McPhee - Australia - The Conundrum - The Caledonian Society of London - Mrs McPherson of Inveran <a href="http://youtu.be/HLemH2gLWJk">(link)</a><br />
6. Craig Gerbich - New Zealand - <a href="http://youtu.be/xWjA_-VMP00">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Josh Chandler - Australia - Leaving Lunga - Caledonian Society of London and Mrs Macpherson of Inveran <a href="http://youtu.be/TmsWTtplDDI">(link)</a><br />
Sean Becker - USA - Knightswood Ceilidh - John Roy Stewart - Dolina MacKay <a href="http://youtu.be/mFIUaSaBZi8">(link)</a><br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Event 17. Grade 3 Piping - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Dani Millar <br />
1. Romana Brunner - Austria - Auld Adam <a href="http://youtu.be/w4cJ7i9OBl4">(link)</a><br />
2. William Shropshire - USA - The Sweet Maid of Mull <a href="http://youtu.be/_0jlnxJ_Qzc">(link)</a><br />
3. Soren Larsen - Denmark - Rab's Wedding <a href="http://youtu.be/bgwSQy8N4hQ">(link)</a><br />
4. Sean Becker - USA - Jean Mauchline <a href="http://youtu.be/5Cgm_XTJ038">(link)</a><br />
5. Angela Goodwin - Canada - Ellenorr <a href="http://youtu.be/MUovuC8gOmk">(link)</a><br />
6. John Campbell - UK - Major John Maclennan <a href="http://youtu.be/CLJ5jSSM5ns">(link)</a><br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Event 18. Grade 3 Piping - Jig (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Greg Wilson <br />
1. William Shropshire - USA - Alan MacPherson of Mosspark <a href="http://youtu.be/RUd6A1QvpvY">(link)</a><br />
2. Soren Larsen - Denmark - Paddy's Leather Breeches <a href="http://youtu.be/0-_U5BEWDmc">(link)</a><br />
3. Romana Brunner - Austria - The Braes of Mellinish <a href="http://youtu.be/nSosnYzcuNk">(link)</a><br />
4. Lachlan McPhee - Australia - The Judges Dilemma <a href="http://youtu.be/BbvfW0GoM2Q">(link)</a><br />
5. Angela Goodwin - Canada - Troy's Wedding <a href="http://youtu.be/SnhQdvrIQbY">(link)</a><br />
6. J David Hester - USA - Glasgow City Pipers <a href="http://youtu.be/mStR-AbFUXs">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Jan Belak - Germany - Donella Beaton <a href="http://youtu.be/VnX7b8QjsY8">(link)</a><br />
Sean Becker - USA - Donald Camerons Powder Horn <a href="http://youtu.be/IwriRhNehic">(link)</a><br />
(15 entered)<br />
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Event 19. Grade 3 Piping - Hornpipe (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Keith Paton <br />
1. Romana Brunner - Austria - Donalde MacLeod <a href="http://youtu.be/iwPOj8-VR80">(link)</a><br />
2. Soren Larsen - Denmark - Donald MacLeod <a href="http://youtu.be/7RUGrOu1shM">(link)</a><br />
3. Craig Gerbich - New Zealand - John Walsh's Walk <a href="http://youtu.be/r4HG64BY30M">(link)</a><br />
4. Jan Belak - Germany - The Man from Skye <a href="http://youtu.be/FJ3_DiQ-UKY">(link)</a><br />
5. William Shropshire - USA - The Train Journey North <a href="http://youtu.be/U7uhWZYomvA">(link)</a><br />
6. Lucas Mitsch - USA - The Crossing of the Minch <a href="http://youtu.be/O6WjzmclFW0">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Sean Becker - USA - Stevies First Bar <a href="http://youtu.be/thLQk3uoVfc">(link)</a><br />
(14 entered)<br />
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Event 20. Grade 3 Piping - Piobaireachd <br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald <br />
1. J David Hester - USA - The Groat. <a href="http://youtu.be/EPIWZCYFk8g">(link)</a><br />
2. John Campbell - UK - Munros' Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/77-RgQ2Kn28">(link)</a><br />
3. Soren Larsen - Denmark - Sir James MacDonald of the Isles Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/K-_GIXWQfxg">(link)</a><br />
4. William Shropshire - USA - The Desperate Battle <a href="http://youtu.be/YqL5sTLbKsg">(link)</a><br />
5. Lachlan McPhee - Australia - Too Long in this Condition <a href="http://youtu.be/lJuEGZdhook">(link)</a><br />
6. Jan Belak - Germany - Struan Robertson's Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/vaV_HMbId5Q">(link)</a><br />
(10 entered)<br />
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Grade 2 Piping Results<br />
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Overall Most Points in Grade 2 Piping <br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia (281 points) <br />
2. Daniel Emery - USA (224 points) <br />
3. Chris Cahoon - USA (176 points) <br />
4. Ben Gibbons - UK (154 points) <br />
5. John Stewart - Canada (126 points) <br />
6. Daniel Del Piccolo - UK (67 points) <br />
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Event 21. Grade 2 Piping - March - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: James MacHattie <br />
1. Daniel Emery - USA - Mary Anderson of Lochranza - Maggie Cameron - Bessie MacIntyre <a href="http://youtu.be/V2-dzbxsdsw">(link)</a><br />
2. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - John Mcdonald of Glenco - Maggie Cameron - Alick C. MacGregor <a href="http://youtu.be/LB5TAfzJxkg">(link)</a><br />
3. Chris Cahoon - USA - Duke of Roxborough's Farewell to the Blackmount Forest - Shepherd's Crook - and Thompsom's Dirk <a href="http://youtu.be/iA6S9i6TBss">(link)</a><br />
4. Nick Tomkins - Australia - John McDonald of Glencoe - Maggie Cameron - Colonel McLeod <a href="http://youtu.be/F9UIXYdbdVY">(link)</a><br />
5. Daniel Del Piccolo - UK - John MacDonald of Glencoe - Sandy McPherson - Captain Lachlan McPhail of Tiree <a href="http://youtu.be/HisU0Luu5Pw">(link)</a><br />
6. Ryan Moore - Canada - David Ross - Susan MacLeod - the Man from Glengarry <a href="https://youtu.be/NdjkKK8zfB4">(link)</a><br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Event 22. Grade 2 Piping - Jigs (two jigs - each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: James P. Troy <br />
1. Chris Cahoon - USA - The Judges Dilemna - Cutting Bracken <a href="http://youtu.be/sq-J3RNkZBo">(link)</a><br />
2. Ben Gibbons - UK - Cork Hill and Banjo Breakdown <a href="http://youtu.be/pHxAFoFp9cI">(link)</a><br />
3. Daniel Emery - USA - Sgt. Maguire - The Snuff Wife <a href="http://youtu.be/uQpuAufliII">(link)</a><br />
4. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - The Geese in the bog - I laid a herring in Saut <a href="http://youtu.be/2G5b4S48wBU">(link)</a><br />
5. John Stewart - Canada - The Ewe with the Crooked Horn - The Curlew <a href="http://youtu.be/_LBdEe7Sp1E">(link)</a><br />
6. Daniel Del Piccolo - UK - Paddy's Leather Breaches - Glasgow City Bobbies (Gordon Walker setting) <a href="http://youtu.be/_-jFAw0huYA">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Nick Tomkins - Australia - The Wrafter's Jam - The Curlew <a href="http://youtu.be/xJgYrppU2Yw">(link)</a><br />
(8 entered)<br />
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Event 23. Grade 2 Piping - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Andrew Rogers <br />
1. Daniel Emery - USA - John Burgess <a href="http://youtu.be/uLM48Sh8-NQ">(link)</a><br />
2. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - The Heights of Cassino <a href="http://youtu.be/JIB-FlwOPjk">(link)</a><br />
3. John Stewart - Canada - John MacColl's Farewell to the Scottish Horse <a href="http://youtu.be/XmHVTPBKA6I">(link)</a><br />
4. Daniel Del Piccolo - UK - Donald MacLean of Lewis <a href="http://youtu.be/_YtN652ePYI">(link)</a><br />
5. Andrew Kerr - UK - Angus MacKinnon <a href="http://youtu.be/TaNZX2A8Rnc">(link)</a><br />
6. Ben Gibbons - UK - Cock of the North <a href="http://youtu.be/3lffsqwRKpQ">(link)</a><br />
(8 entered)<br />
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Event 24. Grade 2 Piping - Hornpipe (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Colin Clansey <br />
1. Ben Gibbons - UK - Moonshine <a href="http://youtu.be/bpDhZYzOQ_M">(link)</a><br />
2. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - Tam Bain's Lum <a href="http://youtu.be/Gh4JQLB4qZg">(link)</a><br />
3. Claus Reiss - Denmark - Crossing the Minch <a href="http://youtu.be/IK1GgiXCEog">(link)</a><br />
4. Chris Cahoon - USA - Duncan Johnstone <a href="http://youtu.be/LF_v9hfjF4w">(link)</a><br />
5. John Stewart - Canada - Alex MacIntyre's Hornpipe <a href="http://youtu.be/dXOOB7ycVpI">(link)</a><br />
6. Daniel Emery - USA - The Man From Skye <a href="http://youtu.be/fVXRJ2KulPI">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Daniel Del Piccolo - UK - Sandy's New Chanter <a href="http://youtu.be/IUkHR6n-sxs">(link)</a><br />
Nick Tomkins - Australia - Duncan Johnson <a href="http://youtu.be/EiOPiliD33I">(link)</a><br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Event 25. Grade 2 Piping - Piobaireachd <br />
Judge: James W. Troy <br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - Glengarys Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/xBAFQ8yI3Gk">(link)</a><br />
2. John Stewart - Canada - Struan Robertson's Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/nMRssZvTexQ">(link)</a><br />
3. J David Hester - USA - Too Long in This Condition <a href="http://youtu.be/OaXmoT0o68I">(link)</a><br />
4. Chris Cahoon - USA - Piper's Warning to His Master <a href="http://youtu.be/Iaov4rRULdo">(link)</a><br />
5. Daniel Del Piccolo - UK - The Little Spree <a href="http://youtu.be/udLktTPpN10">(link)</a><br />
6. Kevin Kilby - USA - Clan Campbell's Gathering <a href="http://youtu.be/tcDkUXjIARc">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Ryan Moore - Canada - MacCrimmon's Sweetheart <a href="https://youtu.be/Z4cYVvskNa4">(link)</a><br />
(8 entered)<br />
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Grade 1 Piping Results<br />
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Overall Most Points in Grade 1 Piping <br />
1. Sandy Dalziel - Australia (440 points) <br />
2. Bill Peters - Canada (249 points) <br />
3. Andrew Yu - Chun Kit - Hong Kong (56 points) <br />
4. Stephen Ross - Australia (38 points) <br />
5. John McGrath - USA (38 points) <br />
6. Claus Reiss - Denmark (25 points) <br />
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Event 26. Grade 1 Piping - March - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald <br />
1. Sandy Dalziel - Australia - Father John MacMillan of Barra - Dornie Ferry - Alick Cameron (Champion Piper) <a href="http://youtu.be/2epzSIii6v0">(link)</a><br />
2. Andrew Yu - Chun Kit - Hong Kong - Captain Campbell of Drumavoisk - The Piper's Bonnet - The Grey Bob <a href="http://youtu.be/sws47DtFoC4">(link)</a><br />
3. John McGrath - USA - john macdonald of glencoe - the pipers bonet - broad ford bay <a href="http://youtu.be/Za-bWpB-uPA">(link)</a><br />
4. Bill Peters - Canada - 71st Highlanders - Caledonian Society of London - Thompson's Dirk <a href="http://youtu.be/W44kgfvIgrY">(link)</a><br />
5. John Stewart - Canada - Leaving Glenurquhart - Highland Harry - Alick C. MacGregor <a href="http://youtu.be/qHaGGY4czsw">(link)</a><br />
(5 entered)<br />
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Event 27. Grade 1 Piping - Jigs (two jigs - each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Alan Bevan <br />
1. Sandy Dalziel - Australia - Allan MacPherson of Mosspark - Minnie Hynd <a href="http://youtu.be/HmGfD___bYY">(link)</a><br />
2. Bill Peters - Canada - Inspector Donald Campbell of Ness - Thief of Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/XH7vOYRzR2M">(link)</a><br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 28. Grade 1 Piping - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Dr. Brendan Eade <br />
1. Sandy Dalziel - Australia - Pipe Major John D Burgess <a href="http://youtu.be/irgFet2G0Cs">(link)</a><br />
2. Bill Peters - Canada - Dr Ross's 50th Welcome to the Argyllshire Gathering <a href="http://youtu.be/OVdQ_-n-u9k">(link)</a><br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 29. Grade 1 Piping - Hornpipes (two hornpipes - each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Robert Mathieson <br />
1. Sandy Dalziel - Australia - Pipe Major Calum Campbells Caprice - Jack Adrift <a href="http://youtu.be/DMcBSHSlgNQ">(link)</a><br />
2. Bill Peters - Canada - Fiona Ferguson - The Man from Skye <a href="http://youtu.be/JIXFfuXQjxw">(link)</a><br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 30. Grade 1 Piping - Piobaireachd <br />
Judge: Greg Wilson <br />
1. Sandy Dalziel - Australia - MacCrimmon's Sweetheart <a href="http://youtu.be/1M8RUyilu6Q">(link)</a><br />
2. Bill Peters - Canada - The Unjust Incarceration <a href="http://youtu.be/JJDnHOy5c48">(link)</a><br />
3. Stephen Ross - Australia - MacKintosh's Lament Piob Soc <a href="http://youtu.be/rKSCZXWJoYQ">(link)</a><br />
4. Claus Reiss - Denmark - The Little Spree <a href="http://youtu.be/S9UVXIPxaz4">(link)</a><br />
(6 entered)<br />
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Event 31. Any Grade Piping - Medley (4-6 Minutes) <br />
Judge: Robert Mathieson <br />
1. Nick Tomkins - Australia <a href="http://youtu.be/tpN6FDdGoD8">(link)</a><br />
2. Chris Cahoon - USA <a href="http://youtu.be/nH5rTVrpZ7k">(link)</a><br />
3. Sandy Dalziel - Australia <a href="http://youtu.be/Xnma4WRFgZ0">(link)</a><br />
4. Dagmar Pesta - Germany <a href="http://youtu.be/65yTG8Vtnq8">(link)</a><br />
(6 entered)<br />
<br />
P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March<br />
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This event was created to honor the great piping legend, Alasdair Gillies, who recently passed away. Alasdair will go down as one of the greatest pipers in history. For this event, pipers competed by playing a single 6/8 March. Prizes were awarded in several different age categories, and the first place winners were judged against each other to determine our overall champion and winner of a $200 scholarship to go towards their piping tuition.<br />
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P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge Overall Champion and Scholarship Winner for March 2012<br />
William Shropshire - USA - The Sweet Maid of Mull <a href="http://youtu.be/KD6qA7bmxP0">(link)</a><br />
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Event 34. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 13 to 14 years <br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald <br />
1. William Shropshire - USA - The Sweet Maid of Mull <a href="http://youtu.be/KD6qA7bmxP0">(link)</a><br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Event 35. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 15 to 17 years <br />
Judge: Alan Bevan <br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - The Ross Battery <a href="http://youtu.be/me0YLomtAH8">(link)</a><br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Event 36. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 18 to 20 years <br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald <br />
1. Nick Tomkins - Australia - Duncan McGilvary Chief Steward <a href="http://youtu.be/UryXSPalINI">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Event 37. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 21 and older <br />
Judge: Robert Mathieson <br />
1. John McGrath - USA - MacLeod of Mull <a href="http://youtu.be/-3zHJj6NNWE">(link)</a><br />
2. Chris Cahoon - USA - The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth <a href="http://youtu.be/TrXC2C_nKnU">(link)</a><br />
3. Bill Peters - Canada - PM Donald Maclean of Lewis <a href="http://youtu.be/K5r4t6ZvDlI">(link)</a><br />
4. Soren Larsen - Denmark - Rab's Wedding <a href="http://youtu.be/vsjiiPw0w0k">(link)</a><br />
5. John Stewart - Canada - Miss Ishabel T. MacDonald <a href="http://youtu.be/-TFr9A50NEM">(link)</a><br />
6. Daniel Emery - USA - Kirkhill <a href="http://youtu.be/9YL5BGHFb4A">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing: <br />
Matthew Fleek - USA - P/M Donald McClean of Lewis <a href="http://youtu.be/ZvD63h0K7Es">(link)</a><br />
Sean Becker - USA - Leaving Port Askaig <a href="http://youtu.be/jvxpJsZMQjw">(link)</a><br />
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Overall Most Points in All Piping Events<br />
(including Open Medley and P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge)<br />
1. Sandy Dalziel - Australia (478 points)<br />
2. Rik Mendez - USA (376 points)<br />
3. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia (369 points)<br />
4. Soren Larsen - Denmark (301 points)<br />
5. William Shropshire - USA (298 points)<br />
6. Chris Cahoon - USA (288 points)<br />
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Beginner Drumming Results<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Beginner Drumming <br />
1. Nathan Hurt - USA (88 points) <br />
1. Bruce Besley - USA (88 points) <br />
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Event 102. Beginner Drum Pad 4/4 March (at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: Gordon Lee <br />
1. Nathan Hurt - USA - Scotland the Brave <a href="http://youtu.be/NdqUbE-10fo">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Event 103. Beginner Drum Pad 2/4 March (at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: Gordon Lee <br />
1. Bruce Besley - USA - The Muir of Ord <a href="http://youtu.be/swdUDTIN9xQ">(link)</a><br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Grade 5 Drumming Results<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 5 Drumming <br />
1. Andrew Merchant - USA (88 points) <br />
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Event 105. Grade 5 Side Drumming 4/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Gordon Lee <br />
1. Andrew Merchant - UK - "Murdo's Wedding<br />
The Meeting of the Waters" <a href="http://youtu.be/ibAMBnWR6XQ">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Grade 4 Drumming Results<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 4 Drumming <br />
1. Patrick Moran - New Zealand (176 points) <br />
2. Randy White - USA (88 points) <br />
3. Michael Theriault - Canada (56 points) <br />
4. Aidan Smith - New Zealand (56 points) <br />
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Event 107. Grade 4 Side Drumming 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Gordon Lee <br />
1. Randy White - USA - Pipe Major Donald McClean of Lewis <a href="http://youtu.be/A5YI84hnd9w">(link)</a><br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 108. Grade 4 Side Drumming March - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: Duncan Millar <br />
1. Patrick Moran - New Zealand - Delcia Chisholm - Mac N Irish - Becky Ewen <a href="http://youtu.be/QEKjqeRjZ-E">(link)</a><br />
2. Aidan Smith - New Zealand - Delcia Chisholm - Mac N Irish - Becky Ewen <a href="http://youtu.be/czZmWbruly8">(link)</a><br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 109. Grade 4 Side Drumming Jig (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Duncan Millar <br />
1. Patrick Moran - New Zealand - Rocking the Baby <a href="http://youtu.be/D25pRyM9zMg">(link)</a><br />
2. Michael Theriault - Canada - Old Wife of the Mill Dust <a href="http://youtu.be/p1I-qoSaDek">(link)</a><br />
(4 entered)<br />
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Grade 3 Drumming Results<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 3 Drumming <br />
1. Oscar Sobalirov - Australia (264 points) <br />
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Event 110. Grade 3 Side Drumming March - Strathspey & Reel (M at least 4 parts - S & R each at least 2 parts) <br />
Judge: Duncan Millar <br />
1. Oscar Sobalirov - Australia - Hugh Kennedy - Susan Mcleod - Dolina McKay <a href="http://youtu.be/65aI51Lj6Os">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Event 111. Grade 3 Side Drumming 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Duncan Millar <br />
1. Oscar Sobalirov - Australia - John D Burgess <a href="http://youtu.be/vfqbbuVmQIg">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Event 112. Grade 3 Side Drumming Jig (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Duncan Millar <br />
1. Oscar Sobalirov - Australia - Old Wife of the Milldust <a href="http://youtu.be/7l30vOKVvI4">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
<br />
Grade 2 Drumming Results<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 2 Drumming <br />
1. Eoin Aitken - Australia (176 points) <br />
2. Jake Broadhurst - New Zealand (88 points) <br />
3. Aaron Mitchell - New Zealand (56 points) <br />
4. David Spotswood - Australia (38 points) <br />
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Event 113. Grade 2 Side Drumming March - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Duncan Millar <br />
1. Jake Broadhurst - New Zealand - John MacDonald of Glencoe - Caledonian Society of London - Brown Haired Maid <a href="http://youtu.be/sQdJygY_deU">(link)</a><br />
2. Aaron Mitchell - New Zealand - Kilbowie Cottage - Caledonian Society of London - Brown Haired Maid <a href="http://youtu.be/4qJVLbSehUQ">(link)</a><br />
3. David Spotswood - Australia - John McDonald of Glencoe - Maggie Cameron - Lexy McAskill <a href="http://youtu.be/A7diaw2qqmA">(link)</a><br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Event 114. Grade 2 Side Drumming 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Paul Turner <br />
1. Eoin Aitken - Australia - Pipe Major Donald MacLean of Lewis <a href="http://youtu.be/-fXniIdnCcI">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Event 115. Grade 2 Side Drumming Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Paul Turner <br />
1. Eoin Aitken - Australia - Ian Green of Greentrax - The Curlew <a href="http://youtu.be/IbodbhCY2II">(link)</a><br />
(1 entered)<br />
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Grade 1 Drumming Results<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 1 Drumming <br />
1. Rory McPherson - USA (88 points) <br />
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Event 116. Grade 1 Side Drumming March - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
Judge: Paul Turner <br />
1. Rory McPherson - USA - John MacDonald of Glencoe - Atholl Cummers - John Morrison of Assynt House <a href="http://youtu.be/IAS3ak3Vtdg">(link)</a><br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Overall Most Points in All Drumming Events<br />
1. Oscar Sobalirov - Australia (264 points)<br />
2. Eoin Aitken - Australia (176 points)<br />
2. Patrick Moran - Australia (176 points)<br />
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Special Awards<br />
<br />
Best Video Background:<br />
Greg Ellsworth - USA <a href="http://youtu.be/wHts4MZrbhM">(link)</a><br />
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Best Dress and Deportment:<br />
Karina Huber - Austria <a href="http://youtu.be/GH2WL-jgjZ0">(link)</a><br />
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Best Quality Video:<br />
Ben Gibbons - UK <a href="http://youtu.be/pHxAFoFp9cI">(link)</a>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-70532971646010689152012-01-20T10:33:00.001-08:002012-03-02T08:48:50.334-08:00New BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping & Drumming Competition for March 2012<br />
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We are excited to announce a new and expanded <b>BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping & Drumming Competition for March 2012</b>. <br />
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<b><u>Update</u>: Registration deadline extended to March 10. Sign up below.</b><br />
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We are thrilled to announce the addition of 19 side drumming events, presented in association with James Laughlin of <a href="http://come2drum.com/">Come2Drum.com</a> -- the internet's best place for information on learning pipe band drumming.<br />
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Last year, we saw an incredible worldwide response to <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">the world's first-ever online piping competitions</a>. We received over 600 entries from pipers from around the world, many competing for the first time. The competitors submitted their competition videos via YouTube and received a detailed evaluation and comment sheet from our panel of world-class adjudicators. <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/06/final-results-for-bagpipelessonscom_14.html">Videos of the prizewinners</a> were posted for everyone to watch and enjoy.<br />
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Some comments from previous BagpipeLessons.com online competitions:<br />
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"I think that online competition is a great idea, allowing players to compete with each other disregarding distance." </blockquote>
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"The online competition is an absolutely fantastic idea... I got my first sheet yesterday and am very enthused about it. The critique is very constructive." </blockquote>
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"This first online competition is an historic event for piping."</blockquote>
We've made improvements and added events based on feedback from our previous competitors and judges. We're pleased to announce <b>37 different piping events </b>and <b>19 different drumming events</b>! Drummers have the option to record their videos with a live piper or with a recording of a piper.<br />
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We're pleased to continue with our tribute to honor the piping legend: <b>The Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March</b>. The competition is open to any piper and is divided into age groups. The overall winner will receive a piping scholarship.<br />
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The<b> Medley Event</b> that is open to pipers in any grade, including Open/Professional. The<b> Evaluation-Only Event</b> is for pipers who want to be evaluated by a judge and receive judging sheet only, but don't want to compete against other pipers.<br />
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Here's how the online competition works:<br />
<ul>
<li>Pick the events you want to enter (see below).</li>
<li>Sign up by <b>March 10</b> (each event limited to 30 competitors). <b>Deadline extended!</b></li>
<li>Help spread the word and get your entry fee for <b>free</b> (see below).</li>
<li>Make your video recording -- this is your competition entry.</li>
<li>Submit your recording.</li>
<li>Wait for your judge's comment sheet and the results!</li>
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All competitors will receive a full judging comment sheet. Prizes will be awarded according to the number of entries. Selected prize winners will receive scholarship gift certificates that can be used at any of the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> family of websites, including <a href="http://bagpipegauge.com/">BagpipeGauge.com</a>, <a href="http://bagpiperevolution.com/">BagpipeRevolution.com</a>, or <a href="http://pipebandtunes.com/">PipeBandTunes.com</a>, with additional prizes to be announced later. Prizes will be given for: <b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Best Dress & Deportment, </b></span>Best Video Background, Best Quality Video</b>.<br />
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<b>Never competed before? No problem! </b>If you don't have a competition grading or you've never competed before you should enter the Grade 5 level events (see below). If you are from a region of the world that uses a different grading system (e.g. Australia, New Zealand), <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/contact.html">please email me</a> and I can help you select the correct competition level. Also, you can <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/contact.html">send me a recent recording of yourself</a> playing and I can suggest a grade level for you, too!<br />
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<b>Tell a friend and get to enter for free! </b>We need your help to spread the word and include pipers from around the world. After you've entered your events, ask your friends to sign up and tell them to type your name or email address in the <i>"Who referred you?" </i>box during the sign up process. For every three events your friends sign up for, <b>you'll get one free event entry fee! </b> (I will refund your entry fee or credit it towards the next online competition.) So email your friends and bandmates, post on facebook, and blog about it!<br />
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<b><u>Piping Events:</u></b><br />
1. Beginner (practice chanter) - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
2. Beginner (practice chanter) - 3/4 or 4/4 March (2 or 4 parts)<br />
3. Beginner (practice chanter) - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
4. Beginner (practice chanter) - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts)<br />
5. Beginner (practice chanter) - Piobaireachd (Ground Only)<br />
6. Grade 5 - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
7. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
8. Grade 5 - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts)<br />
9. Grade 5 - Jig (at least 2 parts)<br />
10. Grade 5 - Piobaireachd (Ground Only)<br />
11. Grade 4 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
12. Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
13. Grade 4 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
14. Grade 4 - Piobaireachd (Ground and Next Variation)<br />
15. Grade 4 - Jig (at least 4 parts)<br />
16. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
17. Grade 3 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
18. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts)<br />
19. Grade 3 - Hornpipe (at least 4 parts)<br />
20. Grade 3 - Piobaireachd<br />
21. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
22. Grade 2 - Jigs (two jigs, each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
23. Grade 2 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
24. Grade 2 - Hornpipe (at least 4 parts)<br />
25. Grade 2 - Piobaireachd<br />
26. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
27. Grade 1 - Jigs (two jigs, each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
28. Grade 1 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
29. Grade 1 - Hornpipes (two hornpipes, each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
30. Grade 1 - Piobaireachd<br />
31. Any Grade - Medley (4-6 Minutes)<br />
32. Ungraded - Any tune. This is a non-competitive, evaluation event. Play any tune. Your performance will be evaluated by a judge who will write a complete judging sheet for you, but you will not be compared to any other pipers. Submit as many tunes as you like, but each tune requires a separate entry and video. This is a great option to get feedback for non-graded pipers or to play tunes that are not currently offered at your competition level. This event may be played on the practice chanter or pipes.<br />
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<b><u>The Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge</u> </b>is open to all pipers regardless of any competition grading, except Open/Professional. Prize winners will be announced for each age group level. The first place winners for each age group will be judged against one another and the overall winner will win a scholarship and be the Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March Champion. Select the appropriate event based on your age on March 1, 2012.<br />
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33. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 12 or younger<br />
34. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 13 to 14 years old<br />
35. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 15 to 17 years old<br />
36. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 18 to 20 years old<br />
37. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 21 years or older<br />
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<b><u>Drumming Events:</u></b><br />
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101. Beginner (Drum Pad) - 3/4 March (at least 2 parts) <br />
102. Beginner (Drum Pad) - 4/4 March (at least 2 parts) <br />
103. Beginner (Drum Pad) - 2/4 March (at least 2 parts) <br />
104. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
105. Grade 5 - 4/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
106. Grade 5 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
107. Grade 4 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
108. Grade 4 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 2 parts) <br />
109. Grade 4 - Jig (at least 4 parts)<br />
110. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (M at least 4 parts, S & R each at least 2 parts) <br />
111. Grade 3 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
112. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts) <br />
113. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
114. Grade 2 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
115. Grade 2 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
116. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
117. Grade 1 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
118. Grade 1 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
119. Ungraded Side Drumming - Any tune. This is a non-competitive, evaluation event. Play any tune. Your performance will be evaluated by a judge who will write a complete judging sheet for you, but you will not be compared to any other drummers. Submit as many tunes as you like, but each tune requires a separate entry and video. This is a great option to get feedback for non-graded drummers or to play tunes that are not currently offered at your competition level. This event may be played on the side drum or drum pad, with or without a piper.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Sign up today! </span>Each event is limited to 30 competitors. </b><br />
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<b><u>Official Rules:</u></b><br />
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Important Dates:<br />
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<li>Sign up before <b>March 10, 2012</b>. Deadline extended!</li>
<li>Last day to send in your competition video: <b>March 15, 2012</b>.</li>
<li>Your video must be not be recorded before <b>January 20, 2012</b>.</li>
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Your Videos:<br />
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<li>Each event must be submitted in a separate video.</li>
<li>All videos must be made in one complete take (no editing), but take as many tries as you want.</li>
<li>Wearing of your kilt is encouraged, but not required.</li>
<li>Your video should show most or all of your body, including your head. Your video must be lighted properly so your face and hands can be clearly seen. Videos with poor lighting or sound (backlighting, face and hands not clearly visible, distorted sound, etc.) may be not be judged.</li>
<li>You must state your name and the name of your tune(s) at the start of your video. (You don't need to say your tunes for the Medley event, but you must state your name.) For example, <i>"My name is Jake MacCrimmon. For my 6/8 March, I will play Dovecote Park."</i></li>
<li>Take your time with tuning and getting warmed up, just as you would in a regular competition.</li>
<li>Upload your video to YouTube and set it to <b>Public</b> or <b>Unlisted</b> but not private.</li>
<li>Your YouTube video title must start with the words "BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition" and list your name and the event. For example, <i>"BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition, Jake MacCrimmon, Grade 4 2/4 March"</i></li>
<li>If you are one of the top six prizewinners, your video and your judge's comment sheet will be posted with the results. A list of all competitors and their city/state/province/country will be posted.</li>
<li>If your video is longer than 15 minutes and you have trouble uploading it to YouTube, please go to http://www.sendspace.com/ and send your video to me at jori@bagpipelessons.com.</li>
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Additional Rules for Drumming Events:<br />
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<li>You must perform on a standard High Tension Pipe Band Snare Drum. For example, Pearl, Premier or Andante.</li>
<li>Each performance must start with two three-pace introduction rolls.</li>
<li>You may play with a live piper or a recording of a piper. Unaccompanied drum performances are not allowed.</li>
<li>If you choose to use a recording of a piper, the recording must be of a piper playing the Highland bagpipes. Electronic pipes or practice chanter recordings are not allowed. We may be able to provide you with a high-quality pipe recording of your tune at played at your desired tempo. <a href="mailto:jori@bagpipelessons.com">Send us an email</a> with what you are looking for.</li>
<li>Make sure that both the pipes and your drum can both be heard in final recording. (You might want to make some test recordings to find the right optimal volume playback level for your pipe recording.)</li>
<li>You must be in full view of the camera with your face, torso, hands and drum all clearly visible. If you use a live piper, they must also be visible on camera.</li>
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Events, Prizes, Fees:<br />
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<li><b>Piobaireachd events</b>: You must email the sheet music for your tune if your setting is not from the Kilberry or Piobaireachd Society books.</li>
<li><b>Medley event</b>: Your medley must be between 4 to 6 minutes and must contain at least two-parts of each of these types of tunes: march (any time signature), strathspey, reel, and jig.</li>
<li>You may enter events in more than one grade level. But if you are graded by your association, you may enter events in your grade or a higher grade, but you may not enter events in a lower grade.</li>
<li><b>The Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge</b> events are open to all pipers regardless of any competition grading, except Open/Professional. Prize winners will be announced for each age group level. The first place winners for each age group will be judged against one another and the overall winner will be the Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 6/8 March Champion. Select the appropriate event based on your age on March 15, 2012.</li>
<li>Additional prizes will be given for: <b>Best Dress & Deportment, Best Video Background, Best Quality Video.</b></li>
<li>Entry fee $10.00 per event.</li>
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If you have never competed before, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/search/label/online%20competition">take a look at the winners from the previous piping competitions</a> to help you decide which grade level to enter. Here's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8t3M2SXlGA">an example of an excellent video</a>.<br />
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Good luck and <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/contact.html">send a note if you have any questions</a>!</div>
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<br /></div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-90317103404946976662012-01-14T15:47:00.000-08:002012-01-15T15:48:50.993-08:00BagpipeLessons.com on the front page of the New York Times!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have very exciting news to share. The <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/us/music-lessons-on-webcams-grow-in-popularity.html">New York Times</a> ran a front-page feature this week about online music lessons, featuring BagpipeLessons.com. The newspaper's website even included a short video clip from one of my Skype lessons.<br />
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They've got a fantastic story about one of my students, and why online piping lessons work great for him:<br />
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<strong>New York Times: With Enough Bandwidth, Many Join the Band<br />
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When Dr. John McClure, a pathologist in Edina, Minn., was pondering his wish list several years ago, he added something a little out of the ordinary: learn to play the bagpipes. But his goal seemed like a long shot after a friend who had been teaching him moved away.</div>
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Now he is getting lessons from a top-tier teacher — Jori Chisholm, whose résumé includes a first-place award at the 2010 Cowal Highland Gathering in Dunoon, Scotland. Mr. Chisholm lives in Seattle, but distance is no longer a problem — Dr. McClure now takes lessons over <a href="http://skype.com/">Skype</a>.</div>
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They even squeeze in a lesson sometimes when Dr. McClure, 50, is at work, though he keeps the noise down by using a practice chanter, essentially a pipe without a bag. “I’ve been on call, waiting for a specimen from the O.R., and I’ll do a lesson with Jori,” Dr. McClure said.</div>
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Skype and other video chat programs have transformed the simple phone call, but the technology is venturing into a new frontier: it is upending and democratizing the world of music lessons. ...</div>
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Read the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/us/music-lessons-on-webcams-grow-in-popularity.html">full article</a>.<br />
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Of course, you may have already experienced the value of online piping instruction!<br />
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To celebrate making the front page of the Times, we're offering <strong>special "We made the New York Times!" discounts</strong> on several of our most popular packages. So visit <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> and start making that New Year's resolution happen.<br />
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Thank you for making <a href="http://www.bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> the internet's premier site for information on learning to play the pipes. We have some great things coming up and we plan to make 2012 our best year ever, so stay tuned...<br />
<br />Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-89810596900938915122011-12-31T12:02:00.000-08:002012-01-01T20:47:10.188-08:00Online Competition Wrap Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheS63tB0TRNHlFoTU9ewABKmE_-u1MOAfn3ULi67jDphV1qqy4Dyskrh2srdCvwcPwuWNkiO8b_AolBV2r_RiKW7z_8yhHIho0RW83MjuaneGqVD4i4XU5DuZ2evaQ-ti4oadp/s1600/nov2011-results-poster-200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheS63tB0TRNHlFoTU9ewABKmE_-u1MOAfn3ULi67jDphV1qqy4Dyskrh2srdCvwcPwuWNkiO8b_AolBV2r_RiKW7z_8yhHIho0RW83MjuaneGqVD4i4XU5DuZ2evaQ-ti4oadp/s320/nov2011-results-poster-200.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Here are the complete results for our most recent <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-bagpipelessonscom-online-piping.html">BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011</a>. Below you will find a complete library of the entire competition, including:<br />
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<ul><li>the top six winners in each grade level</li>
<li>the top six prizewinners from each event with videos</li>
<li>videos for other competitors who asked to share their videos</li>
<li>the country for each of our competitors (we had a very international representation!)</li>
<li>the tunes that were submitted</li>
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Partial results and videos were previously posted in several batches: <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-results-from-november-2011-online.html">1</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-results-from-online-piping.html">2</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-online-competition-results.html">3</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/even-more-results-from-november-2011.html">4</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-batch-of-results-from-online.html">5</a>.<br />
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<b><u>BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for November 2011 Complete Results:</u></b><br />
(Video links open in a new window.)<br />
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Beginner (Practice Chanter)<br />
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Overall Most Points in Beginner (practice chanter) Events<br />
1. John JT Taylor (88 points) - USA<br />
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Event 01. Beginner (practice chanter) - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
1. John JT Taylor - USA - Scots Wha Hae <a href="http://youtu.be/yBg9tOlHA2A" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald, Regina, Canada<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Grade Five<br />
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Overall Most Points in Grade 5 Events<br />
1. Carlo Musitelli (210 points) - Italy<br />
2. Jennifer Campbell (113 points) - USA<br />
3. Rick Johnston (88 points) - USA<br />
4. Steve Joubert (88 points) - South Africa<br />
5. Rena Toomey (86 points) - USA<br />
6. Peter Anderson (81 points) - USA<br />
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Event 05. Grade 5 - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
1 Steve Joubert - South Africa - The Lament for Jef Ar Penven <a href="http://youtu.be/EGIUk4E5MG8" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2 Carlo Musitelli - Italy - Mairi Bhan Og <a href="http://youtu.be/8kOj9BRh_lw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3 Ray Morrison - USA - Morag of Dunvegan <a href="http://youtu.be/r1VbgD9_1-I" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4 Jennifer Campbell - USA - Alan Gillies of Kildonan's Final Farewell <a href="http://youtu.be/S78ct-4xDbI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5 Rena Toomey - USA - Mist Covered Mountains <a href="http://youtu.be/fwaNxRREOdI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6 Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland - Morag of Dunvegan <a href="http://youtu.be/4qi56gxJsVs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing:<br />
Brian Harrison - Canada - Morag of Dunvegan <a href="http://youtu.be/0TSG2ZCQCzE" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Dagmar Pesta - Germany - The Dark Island <a href="http://youtu.be/O8ZTJgNhd74" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Rick Johnston - USA - The Banks of Lochiel <a href="http://youtu.be/oD9B8bZcwnQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(18 entered)<br />
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06. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
1. Rick Johnston - USA - Prince Charles' Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/m2OcCKlTVsQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Rick Campbell - USA - Miss Delicia Chisholm <a href="http://youtu.be/E5lk7mrxza8" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Rena Toomey - USA - Muir of Ord <a href="http://youtu.be/SWdTKkRRmo8" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Jim Lowe - USA - Muir of Ord <a href="http://youtu.be/Sxohnvoldt8" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Lady Lever Park <a href="http://youtu.be/QixKox0hLiQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. Carlo Musitelli - Italy - The 25th Farewell to Meerut <a href="http://youtu.be/XmCOwE9t_AU" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing:<br />
Brian Harrison - Canada - Prince Charles Welcome to Loachabar <a href="http://youtu.be/Oj_tkSfNexI
Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland - Highroad to Gairloch Campbell's farewell to Redcastle <a href="http://youtu.be/MAmvjfsydJI
Ray Morrison - USA - Captain Norman Orr Ewing <a href="http://youtu.be/6WONVR4IWXo
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA
(16 entered)
Event 07. Grade 5 - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts)
1. Jennifer Campbell - USA - Donald MacLean of Lewis <a href="http://youtu.be/vA6Vdj8dIkY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Carlo Musitelli - Italy - P/S John Barklay <a href="http://youtu.be/Dw4wuIPONgU" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland - Farewell to the creeks <a href="http://youtu.be/-j3YXK6uSZM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Peter Anderson - USA - Major John MacLennan <a href="http://youtu.be/HXBwtRIfgLk" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Rena Toomey - USA - Jean Mauchline <a href="http://youtu.be/c3aD8lrwLiE" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. Tim Riddle - USA - Bonnie Dundee <a href="http://youtu.be/kicIEaUtsPA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Brian Harrison - Canada - Bonnie Dundee <a href="http://youtu.be/hZ5c6yGnSRo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Redford Cottage <a href="http://youtu.be/zo1VCsSd1qY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Ray Morrison - USA - John D Burgess <a href="http://youtu.be/YtSS9dwMZXE" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(13 entered)<br />
<br />
08. Grade 5 - Piobaireachd (Ground Only)<br />
1. Carlo Musitelli - Italy - Catherine's Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/sjAXJ__au9k" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Peter Anderson - USA - Too Long In This Condition <a href="http://youtu.be/ehnWA_T5tD4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Ray Morrison - USA - Duncan Macrae of Kintails Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/1jKtjUZG4Ik" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Jim Lowe - USA - Massacre of Glencoe <a href="http://youtu.be/AaZJz_EdL90" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Rena Toomey - USA - Struan Robertson's Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/RxEK26AeJYo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. Rick Campbell - USA - Lament for the Old Sword <a href="http://youtu.be/K1ORTfCr9bE" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland - The MacBintosh's Banner <a href="http://youtu.be/lwFzO-4s2Ko" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald, Toronto, Canada<br />
(10 entered)<br />
<br />
Grade Four<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 4 Events<br />
1. Tom Hyatt (151 points) - USA<br />
2. Sean Borwick (112 points) - USA<br />
3. Marty McKeon (88 points) - USA<br />
4. Guido Riedemann (88 points) - Germany<br />
5. Derek Stine (88 points) - USA<br />
6. Mary Thrasher (81 points) - USA<br />
<br />
Event 09. Grade 4 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
1 Derek Stine - USA - Prince Charle's Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/lcjoV8Yn5tY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2 Mary Thrasher - USA - Prince Charles Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/blY-gCPFO88" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3 Tom Hyatt - USA - Prince Charles Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/49YrIRSxqzI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4 Ally McKinnis - USA - 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar <a href="http://youtu.be/6S9MoLnkLr8" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5 Kenneth Hiner - USA - Prince Charles's Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/S_K-2J_mQnc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6 John Bergen - Canada - Capt. Norman Orr Ewing <a href="http://youtu.be/kCO81X-bsuo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Avery Bowen - USA - Jim McBay's Welcome <a href="http://youtu.be/2DxyTItbJ1k" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
David James - USA - Men of Argyll <a href="http://youtu.be/5YVufvYuouI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judith H Reilly - USA - Glenfinnan Highland Gathering <a href="http://youtu.be/CDO3ltZZpJA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Lizardo Garcia - Mexico - King George V's Army <a href="http://youtu.be/9sSqAkqEKTE" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Marty McKeon - USA - The Iron Division <a href="http://youtu.be/ex2ns1V9HwY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Robert Baker - Australia - 79th`s Farewell to Gibraltor <a href="http://youtu.be/gmybn15PzLA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Russell Prewitt - USA - The Drunken Piper <a href="http://youtu.be/2bXJLMED94E" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Sean Borwick - USA - Greenwood Side, Drunken Piper <a href="http://youtu.be/5uzmoifjQtM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Andrew P. Hayes, Ottawa, Canada<br />
(19 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 10. Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
1 Guido Riedemann - Germany - Madam Gayre of Gayre and Nigg's Strathspey, Captain Lachlan MacPhail of Tiree <a href="http://youtu.be/DPit7xManx4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2 Sean Borwick - USA - Molly Connell, Jock Wilson's Ball <a href="http://youtu.be/QVZHTMHHUW4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(6 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 11. Grade 4 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
1. Tom Hyatt - USA - Leaving Port Askaig <a href="http://youtu.be/yearrN1SPic" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Sean Borwick - USA - Cock of the North <a href="http://youtu.be/cEnC-eivBV4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Ally McKinnis - USA - John D. Burgess <a href="http://youtu.be/VXqdllvuvVs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Mary Thrasher - USA - Mrs. Lily Christie <a href="http://youtu.be/VJNfV-phdgw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Russell Prewitt - USA - Cameron MacFadyen <a href="http://youtu.be/drrZ8j_SSpM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. David James - USA - Rab's Wedding <a href="http://youtu.be/jVrblQi4Bvw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Major John McLennan <a href="http://youtu.be/AuRhgGPJuxM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Lizardo Garcia - Mexico - Farewell to Creeks <a href="http://youtu.be/3DprHvaWD9Q" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Marty McKeon - USA - The Battle of Harlaw <a href="http://youtu.be/uyQIFHaJUik" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Robert Baker - Australia - Ellenorr <a href="http://youtu.be/bIhRj_EES3w" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Danielle Millar, British Columbia, Canada (15 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 12. Grade 4 - Piobaireachd (Ground and Next Variation)<br />
1. Marty McKeon - USA - The Little Spree <a href="http://youtu.be/z7KM8CcHL3o" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. John Campbell - Wales - The Wee Spree <a href="http://youtu.be/--tTiFHeshY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Ray Morrison - USA - The Munros' Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/YH_93QokqU4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Tom Hyatt - USA - Mackintosh's Banner <a href="http://youtu.be/ipxZS-ALg6Y" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Avery Bowen - USA - Corrienessan's Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/DoDgVPkcZ3I" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. David Vermeulen - USA - Campbell's Gathering <a href="http://youtu.be/PZ4jpGXJ6iI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Company's Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/cxmRwHqBvEM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
John Bergen - Canada - Glengarry's Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/AODOyKo8yzk" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: James MacHattie, College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada<br />
(15 entered)<br />
<br />
Grade Three<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 3 Events<br />
1. Bill Urquhart (238 points) - USA<br />
2. J David Hester (201 points) - USA<br />
3. Bryan Laidlaw (148 points) - USA<br />
4. Ben Gibbons (138 points) - England<br />
5. David Vermeulen (56 points) - USA<br />
6. Laureano Thomas Sanchez (38 points) - USA<br />
<br />
Event 13. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts)<br />
1. Ben Gibbons - England - Banjo Breakdown <a href="http://youtu.be/WJCeTCUIT0M" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Bryan Laidlaw - USA - Corkhill <a href="http://youtu.be/1bSzRBJqbSw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Bill Urquhart - USA - Glasgow City Police Pipers <a href="http://youtu.be/Y3EybGQtqYU" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland - Paddy's Leather Breeches <a href="http://youtu.be/YRwEvfFea50" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Angela Goodwin - Canada - Banjo Breakdown <a href="http://youtu.be/kg3Ewh7E_AY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. John Campbell - Wales - Corkhill <a href="http://youtu.be/_tzTpeIF9Xs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Alexander Radionov - Russia - The Banjo Breakdown <a href="http://youtu.be/eeb5nKteMzo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
J David Hester - USA - Banjo Breakdown <a href="http://youtu.be/b96O5wsI0hE" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Robert Baker - Australia - Banjo Beakdown <a href="http://youtu.be/WFqRI0dWvWQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Sarrah Wood - Canada - Over to Uist <a href="http://youtu.be/rApgp1Lf9jI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(12 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 14. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
1 J. David Hester - USA - Donald MacLean's Farewell to Oban, Calendonian Canal, Willie Cumming's Rant <a href="http://youtu.be/qGEEUkWo45c" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2 Bill Urquhart - USA - King George V's Army, Highland Harry, Kalabakan <a href="http://youtu.be/OIoU79Dxa5g" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3 Bryan Laidlaw - USA - Achany Glen, Dorrator Bridge, Colonel MacLeod <a href="http://youtu.be/-EtfliBA00E" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4 Ben Gibbons - England - Lord Alexander Kennedy, Maggie Cameron, Kalabakan <a href="http://youtu.be/KSXKSUTOszs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5 John Campbell - Wales - The Siege of Delhi, Captain Colin Campbell & Bessy MacIntyre <a href="http://youtu.be/eLx5yAWFauc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6 Helen Sanders - USA - The Men of Argyll, Captain Colin Campbell, Willie Cumming's Rant <a href="http://youtu.be/oxSXgGCMkVw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Alexander Radionov - Russia - The Garb of Old Gaul, Highland Laddie, Because He Was A Bonnie Lad, Balmoral Castle, Pigeon on the Gate, The Kilt is My Delight. <a href="http://youtu.be/ChXlpgPHh1Y" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Andrew P. Hayes, Ottawa, Canada<br />
(12 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 15. Grade 3 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
1. J David Hester - USA - Major John MacLennan <a href="http://youtu.be/pdWAcpvUCdg" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Bill Urquhart - USA - Dovecote Park <a href="http://youtu.be/m2_o4IKjiP0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Laureano Thomas Sanchez - USA - Ben Gullion <a href="http://youtu.be/ofgU449zjb0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Ben Gibbons - England - The Cock of The North <a href="http://youtu.be/CdaNHEXl85o" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Bryan Laidlaw - USA - Leaving Port Askaig <a href="http://youtu.be/pODS3qCxcZI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland - Jean Mauchline <a href="http://youtu.be/oVH99uXCXjM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Alexander Radionov - Russia - Farewell to the Creeks <a href="http://youtu.be/216YklQVqbg" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Robert Baker - Australia - P/M Donald Maclean of Lewis <a href="http://youtu.be/KUBM4KEy5FI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA (13 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 16. Grade 3 - Piobaireachd<br />
1. Bill Urquhart - USA - Battle of the Pass of Crieff <a href="http://youtu.be/3Hb6G8hmX-s" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. David Vermeulen - USA - Clan Campbell's Gathering <a href="http://youtu.be/5vRgooS2C70" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Bryan Laidlaw - USA - The Company's Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/NCizkVxgCnA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. J David Hester - USA - The Groat <a href="http://youtu.be/J1nDMIQa1JY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Marty McKeon - USA - Lament for Donald of Lagaan <a href="http://youtu.be/-s5ZbnGwfnc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. John Campbell - Wales - Munros Salute. <a href="http://youtu.be/7imoCGEp5uo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald, Regina, Canada (10 entered)<br />
<br />
Grade Two<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 2 Events<br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar (238 points) - Australia<br />
2. Andrew Donlon (175 points) - USA -<br />
3. Patrick McLaurin (151 points) - USA -<br />
4. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit (138 points) - Hong Kong<br />
5. Claus Reiss (88 points) - Denmark<br />
6. John Daggett (64 points) - USA -<br />
<br />
Event 17. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
1. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong - David Ross, The Caledonian Society of London, The Grey Bob <a href="http://youtu.be/BL-nIT6o1Ro" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - John Mcdonald of Glencoe, Inveraray Castle, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran <a href="http://youtu.be/PjiVozw3gUg" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Andrew Donlon - USA - Abercairney Highlanders, Inverary Castle, Alick C. MacGregor <a href="http://youtu.be/c30IOVTzoUc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Patrick McLaurin - USA - Major Manson's Farewell to Clachantrushal, Susan MacLeod, Bessie McIntyre <a href="http://youtu.be/eOdjKhf2WMM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Owen Capon - Australia - The Glengarry Gathering, The Caledonian Society of London, Thomson's Dirk <a href="http://youtu.be/fXeBHo_jpFQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. Josh Hinson - USA - Millbank Cottage, Arniston Castle, Alick C. MacGregor <a href="http://youtu.be/XXi786a_T7c" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Harvey McLendon - USA - Donald MacLellan of Rothesay, Dornie Ferry, Fiona MacLeod <a href="http://youtu.be/Oh-3AFFe8Qs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Ryan Moore - Canada - Highland Wedding, Susan MacLeod, The Man from Glengarry <a href="http://youtu.be/ehennnk9CbA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Sean Becker - USA - Arthur Bingold of Loch Rosque, Dora Macleod, The Sheepwife <a href="http://youtu.be/WzECvLTiAtM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: James MacHattie, College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada<br />
(12 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 18. Grade 2 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
1. Patrick McLaurin - USA - Newmarket House, Hen's March <a href="http://youtu.be/d_4eL3INLOQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Andrew Donlon - USA - The Train Journey North, Jig of Slurs <a href="http://youtu.be/0Niw6f19GDA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - Redondo Beach, Archie Beag <a href="http://youtu.be/jzFnozIShhk" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong - Chasing Shadows, Kenny Gilles of Portnalong <a href="http://youtu.be/mq9JvZWXl50" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. John Daggett - USA - Tan Bain's Lum, Old Wife of the Milldust <a href="http://youtu.be/0Z5IYchUjZg" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. Ben Gibbons - England - Fulton Eyes, The Three Prophets <a href="http://youtu.be/I1gPkqIDV10" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Harvey McLendon - USA - PM George Allan, Ewe Wi The Crookit Horn (Jig) <a href="http://youtu.be/jaxN2lSTWbU" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Owen Capon - Australia - Lucy Cassidy, Brae Riach <a href="http://youtu.be/Z2pcB9bxosg" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Ryan Moore - Canada - Hiccup, Dale's Chimichanga <a href="http://youtu.be/uqMDUJpl_7Y" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Sean Becker - USA - Raigmore, Donald MacLean <a href="http://youtu.be/Txeaase31x4
Judge: Danielle Millar, British Columbia, Canada (15 entered)
19. Grade 2 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)
1. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - The Ross Battery <a href="http://youtu.be/oQSuSBIgs6c" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Andrew Donlon - USA - The British Legion <a href="http://youtu.be/vHHnhxsqcBY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Patrick McLaurin - USA - Sweet Maid of Mull <a href="http://youtu.be/1zCPf0FxlTc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong - The Heights of Cassino <a href="http://youtu.be/3oDeAXrs1NQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Andrew Kerr - United Kingdom - Angus MacKinnon <a href="http://youtu.be/jLparFGjfHY" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. John Daggett - USA - Ellenorr <a href="http://youtu.be/N_Ghc0B_0Xk" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Also competing:<br />
Claus Reiss - Denmark - Angus McKinnon <a href="http://youtu.be/Hu--eZbaRF0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Harvey McLendon - USA - MacNeils of Ugadale <a href="http://youtu.be/pwDMDw-x8Tw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Owen Capon - Australia - Dr Ross's 50th Welcome to the Argyllshire Gathering <a href="http://youtu.be/6eCRZHUW3qU" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Ryan Moore - Canada - Bonnie MacAlpine <a href="http://youtu.be/7ArAsWNK43I" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Sean Becker - USA - Bengullion <a href="http://youtu.be/jbhkXvti840" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
<br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald, Toronto, Canada<br />
(16 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 20. Grade 2 - Piobaireachd<br />
1 Claus Reiss - Denmark - Glengarry's Lament www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACn8xcKLVks" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2 Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - Massacre of Glencoe <a href="http://youtu.be/0qp2y4Luidk" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3 John Daggett - USA - Too Long In This Condition <a href="http://youtu.be/mQqLF1QRhpM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4 Andrew Donlon - USA - End of the Great Bridge <a href="http://youtu.be/fG1oYeSYs9w" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5 Owen Capon - Australia - Sir James MacDonald of the Isles' Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/5YQH5GTgkbM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6 Ryan Moore - Canada - The Field of Gold <a href="http://youtu.be/OYKu5FKBFwU" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(12 entered)<br />
<br />
Grade One<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in Grade 1 Events<br />
1. Ernesto Góngora (264 points) - Mexico<br />
2. Nathan Wahlgren (144 points) - USA<br />
3. Graeme McCombe (132 points) - Canada<br />
4. Nicholas Lundberg (112 points) - USA<br />
5. Kyle Banta (63 points) - Canada<br />
6. Ross Wilson (41 points) - Canada<br />
<br />
Event 21. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
1. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico - South Hall, Monymusk, Colonel MacLeod <a href="http://youtu.be/W5_Z0M_a22M" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Nicholas Lundberg - USA - John MacDonald of Glencoe, Maggie Cameron, Loch Carron <a href="http://youtu.be/7u2fcWFaBUc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Graeme McCombe - Canada - Mrs. Julie Stewart, Ewe Wi' the Crooked Horn, Thomson's Dirk <a href="http://youtu.be/wZTpFq2KQNc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Kyle Banta - Canada - Knightswood Ceileidh, Caledonian Canal, Scorrybreck Falls <a href="http://youtu.be/HlqytEh-GA0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(7 entered)<br />
<br />
22. Grade 1 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
1. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico - The Man from Skye, Marjorie Lowe <a href="http://youtu.be/jdgwi-OYHY4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Graeme McCombe - Canada - The Captain's Pledge, The Gold Ring <a href="http://youtu.be/KBDgxDpMles" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Kyle Banta - Canada - Clydeside, Michael MacDonald's Jig <a href="http://youtu.be/YKJorl_5aEM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Ross Wilson - Canada - Donald Willie and His Dog, Ian Green of Greentrax <a href="http://youtu.be/J4JCsrTK7K0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald, Toronto, Canada<br />
(6 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 23. Grade 1 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
1 Ernesto Góngora - Mexico - Duncan MacGillivray <a href="http://youtu.be/FQ1RqLdEWco" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2 Nathan Wahlgren - USA - Ellenorr <a href="http://youtu.be/4Ti5JT5aV2U" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3 Graeme McCombe - Canada - Bruce Gandy's Farewell to the Iron Horse <a href="http://youtu.be/UME-pjXHuw0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Andrew P. Hayes, Ottawa, Canada<br />
(5 entered)<br />
<br />
Event 24. Grade 1 - Piobaireachd<br />
1. Nathan Wahlgren - USA - The Rout of Glenfruin <a href="http://youtu.be/WDb6IqMp4qQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Nicholas Lundberg - USA - The Glen is Mine <a href="http://youtu.be/DS1S0K1CfZw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Sarah Simpson - Canada - Queen Anne's Lament <a href="http://youtu.be/Ohw7NVDWxq0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Stephen Ross - Australia - Fair Honey <a href="http://youtu.be/pOftfIkhwEI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Ross Wilson - Canada - MacLeod's Salute <a href="http://youtu.be/Q58H9NFtStw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA<br />
(9 entered)<br />
<br />
All Grades<br />
<br />
Overall Most Points in All Events<br />
(including Open Medley and P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge)<br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar (326 points) - Australia<br />
2. Ernesto Góngora (264 points) - Mexico<br />
3. Patrick McLaurin (239 points) - USA<br />
4. Bill Urquhart (238 points) - USA<br />
5. Nathan Wahlgren (216 points) - USA<br />
6. Carlo Musitelli (210 points) - Italy<br />
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Event 25. Any Grade - Medley (4-6 Minutes)<br />
1. Patrick McLaurin - USA - Cowal Gathering, Dora MacLeod, Miss Proud, Troy's Wedding <a href="http://youtu.be/OZnLs-PKtxA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Nathan Wahlgren - USA - Cabar Feidh, Wee Buns, Lady in the Bottle, Armel Denis' Welcome to South Uist, Loic Denis' Welcome to South Uist, Irish Traditional Reel, Reel of Tulloch <a href="http://youtu.be/w1Zyqorhioc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Graeme McCombe - Canada - Pipe Major Robert Fraser, New Year in Noosa, Out of the Air, Slow Air, Ewe Wi' the Crooked Horn, The Ale is Dear, Brent Barton, The Ale is Dear (Reprise) <a href="http://youtu.be/9B5nyUHaDrQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Owen Capon - Australia - Hector the Hero, Murray's Fancy, MacFarlanes, Highland Harry, Harry Gets Reel, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran, The Little Cascade <a href="http://youtu.be/vGJylTbWfcc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Dagmar Pesta - Germany - Pipe Major Willie Ross, Aspen Bank, Barn Dance, Paddy's Leather Breaches <a href="http://youtu.be/wEkab3UbZMA" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(6 entered)<br />
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P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March<br />
This new event was created to honor the great piping legend, Alasdair Gillies, who recently passed away. Alasdair will go down as one of the greatest pipers in history, and many agree was THE greatest player of competition style 2/4 Marches. For this event, pipers competed by playing a single 2/4 March. Prizes were awarded in several different age categories, and the first place winners were judged against each other to determine our first-ever overall champion and winner of a $200 scholarship to go towards their piping tuition.<br />
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In addition, the overall winner receives an year-long membership to the all-new BagpipeLessons.com Studio -- the world's newest and most exciting bagpipe learning website.<br />
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Event 27. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 12 years or younger<br />
1. Sean Borwick - USA - Greenwood Side, Drunken Piper ttp://youtu.be/OG4mxyuPb7Q" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: James MacHattie, College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Event 28. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 13 to 14<br />
1. Laureano Thomas-Sanchez - USA - King George the V's Army <a href="http://youtu.be/fKpaPm11GOs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Ally McKinnis - USA - 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar <a href="http://youtu.be/6S9MoLnkLr8" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Danielle Millar, British Columbia, Canada<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Event 29. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 15 to 17<br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia - David Ross of Rosehall <a href="http://youtu.be/d8Qc2Tl_Re0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong - John MacDonald's Welcome to South Uist <a href="http://youtu.be/9GuetUxGhGc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Ben Gibbons - England - Lord Alexander Kennedy <a href="http://youtu.be/0cXw6lKL7ww" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA<br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 30. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 18 to 20<br />
1 Sarah Simpson - Canada - The 93rd at Modder River <a href="http://youtu.be/CaOlf5Xkwdg" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2 Nicholas Lundberg - USA - John MacColl's March to Killbowie Cottage <a href="http://youtu.be/q_DtDznaeRo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3 Graeme McCombe - Canada - The Marchioness of Tullibardine <a href="http://youtu.be/shyh55Inuqw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 31. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 21 or older<br />
1. Kyle Banta - Canada - Taking of Beaumont Hamel <a href="http://youtu.be/ukZkb29V3-s" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
2. John Daggett - USA - John MacDonald's Welcome to South Uist <a href="http://youtu.be/2cHN9TKazk8" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
3. Sarah Forsyth - Canada - Tommy MacDonald of Barguillean <a href="http://youtu.be/v99-lRpnkZQ" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
4. Sean Becker - USA - Knightswood Ceilidh <a href="http://youtu.be/NGoxFN98Dvw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
5. Nathan Wahlgren - USA - John MacDonald of Glencoe <a href="http://youtu.be/9i2ktBtsRl4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
6. Ross Wilson - Canada - Donald Maclean's Farewell to Oban <a href="http://youtu.be/vQ5vX5YwWpg" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Also competing:<br />
Bryan Laidlaw - USA - Prince Charles Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/3Uk5fKy7fCM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Dagmar Pesta - Germany - King George's Vth Army <a href="http://youtu.be/cxmRwHqBvEM" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Harvey McLendon - USA - Donald MacLellan of Rothesay <a href="http://youtu.be/eQc1HrMASHk" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Mary Thrasher - USA - Prince Charles Welcome to Lochaber <a href="http://youtu.be/Wyk2jwHl9Fc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Judge: Iain MacDonald, Regina, Canada<br />
(16 entered)<br />
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P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge Overall Champion and Scholarship Winner for 2011<br />
Malcolm Mackeller - Australia - David Ross of Rosehall <a href="http://youtu.be/d8Qc2Tl_Re0" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Best Video Background:<br />
Kuno Zimmerman - Switzerland - <a href="http://youtu.be/4qi56gxJsVs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Honorable Mentions:<br />
Alan Wood - USA - <a href="http://youtu.be/a286K_wWBkI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
John Bergen - Canada - <a href="http://youtu.be/kCO81X-bsuo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Tom Hyatt - USA - <a href="http://youtu.be/49YrIRSxqzI" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Ally McKinnis - USA - <a href="http://youtu.be/VXqdllvuvVs" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Ben Gibbons - England - <a href="http://youtu.be/0cXw6lKL7ww" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Best Dress and Deportment:<br />
Nicholas Lundberg - USA - <a href="http://youtu.be/q_DtDznaeRo" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Carlo Musitelli - Italy - <a href="http://youtu.be/8kOj9BRh_lw" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Best Quality Video:<br />
Nicholas Lundberg - USA - <a href="http://youtu.be/7u2fcWFaBUc" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
Sean Borwick - USA - <a href="http://youtu.be/cEnC-eivBV4" target="_blank">(link)</a><br />
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Our international panel of world-class judges:<br />
Michael Cusack - USA<br />
Richard Hawke - New Zealand<br />
Andrew P. Hayes - Canada<br />
Stuart Liddell - Scotland<br />
Iain MacDonald - Canada<br />
Ian K. MacDonald - Canada<br />
James MacHattie - Canada<br />
Danielle Millar - CanadaJori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-5188902178039322392011-12-09T14:31:00.001-08:002011-12-31T12:02:07.324-08:00Final Results for the November 2011 Online Piping Competition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheS63tB0TRNHlFoTU9ewABKmE_-u1MOAfn3ULi67jDphV1qqy4Dyskrh2srdCvwcPwuWNkiO8b_AolBV2r_RiKW7z_8yhHIho0RW83MjuaneGqVD4i4XU5DuZ2evaQ-ti4oadp/s1600/nov2011-results-poster-200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheS63tB0TRNHlFoTU9ewABKmE_-u1MOAfn3ULi67jDphV1qqy4Dyskrh2srdCvwcPwuWNkiO8b_AolBV2r_RiKW7z_8yhHIho0RW83MjuaneGqVD4i4XU5DuZ2evaQ-ti4oadp/s320/nov2011-results-poster-200.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This year we've launched several new, ground-breaking features here at BagpipeLessons.com, including <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">the world's first-ever online piping competition</a>, giving pipers the chance to compete against others pipers from around the world. We followed up with a <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-online-competition.html">second online competition for Spring 2011</a>, adding more events and more world-class judges. And this fall, we launched a <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-bagpipelessonscom-online-piping.html">new and expanded BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011</a> with even more events and another top notch judging panel. We received a new all-time record number of nearly 300 individual entries. High-quality videos were submitted by pipers for 31 different events in 11 different ability levels and age categories. Pipers were judged by their competition video recordings, each competitor received a complete sheet of comments from the judges, and the prizewinning videos have been posted for the world to see (<a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-results-from-november-2011-online.html">1</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-results-from-online-piping.html">2</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-online-competition-results.html">3</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/even-more-results-from-november-2011.html">4</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-batch-of-results-from-online.html">5</a>).<br />
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The final results are posted below, including the overall top winners in each competition grade level, the age category winners and the overall champion and scholarship winner for the first-ever <b>P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge.</b> Also, posted below are the winners of these categories: <b>Best Video Background, </b><b>Best Dress and Deportment, and </b><b>Best Quality Video.</b><br />
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<div class="p1">In the coming days, we'll be posting a complete library of the entire competition, including each of the prizewinning videos from every event. We'll be posting the videos of all of the competitors who asked to share their videos. Also, many of the competitors were interested in reading the judge's comments sheets from the other competitors. So, we asked each competitor if they would like to share their comments sheets and we'll be posting those, too.<br />
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</div><b><u>BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for November 2011 Final Results:</u></b><br />
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<b>Overall Most Points in Grade 1 Events</b><br />
1. Ernesto Góngora (264 points) - Mexico<br />
2. Nathan Wahlgren (144 points) - USA<br />
3. Graeme McCombe (132 points) - Canada<br />
4. Nicholas Lundberg (112 points) - USA<br />
5. Kyle Banta (63 points) - Canada<br />
6. Ross Wilson (41 points) - Canada<br />
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<b>Overall Most Points in Grade 2 Events</b><br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar (238 points) - Australia<br />
2. Andrew Donlon (175 points) - USA<br />
3. Patrick McLaurin (151 points) - USA<br />
4. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit (138 points) - Hong Kong<br />
5. Claus Reiss (88 points) - Denmark<br />
6. John Daggett (64 points) - USA<br />
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<b>Overall Most Points in Grade 3 Events</b><br />
1. Bill Urquhart (238 points) - USA<br />
2. J David Hester (201 points) - USA<br />
3. Bryan Laidlaw (148 points) - USA<br />
4. Ben Gibbons (138 points) - England<br />
5. David Vermeulen (56 points) - USA<br />
6. Laureano Thomas Sanchez (38 points) - USA<br />
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<b>Overall Most Points in Grade 4 Events</b><br />
1. Tom Hyatt (151 points) - USA<br />
2. Sean Borwick (112 points) - USA<br />
3. Marty McKeon (88 points) - USA<br />
4. Guido Riedemann (88 points) - Germany<br />
5. Derek Stine (88 points) - USA<br />
6. Mary Thrasher (81 points) - USA<br />
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<b>Overall Most Points in Grade 5 Events</b><br />
1. Carlo Musitelli (210 points) - Italy<br />
2. Jennifer Campbell (113 points) - USA<br />
3. Rick Johnston (88 points) - USA<br />
4. Steve Joubert (88 points) - South Africa<br />
5. Rena Toomey (86 points) - USA<br />
6. Peter Anderson (81 points) - USA<br />
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<b>Beginner (practice chanter)</b><br />
1. John JT Taylor (88 points) - USA<br />
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<b>Overall Most Points in All Events </b><br />
<b>(including Open Medley and P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge)</b><br />
1. Malcolm Mackellar (326 points) - Australia<br />
2. Ernesto Góngora (264 points) - Mexico<br />
3. Patrick McLaurin (239 points) - USA<br />
4. Bill Urquhart (238 points) - USA<br />
5. Nathan Wahlgren (216 points) - USA<br />
6. Carlo Musitelli (210 points) - Italy<br />
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<b>P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March</b><br />
This new event was created to honor the great piping legend, Alasdair Gillies, who recently passed away. Alasdair will go down as one of the greatest pipers in history, and many agree was THE greatest player of competition style 2/4 Marches. For this event, pipers competed by playing a single 2/4 March. Prizes were awarded in several different age categories, and the first place winners were judged against each other to determine our first-ever overall champion and winner of a $200 scholarship to go towards their piping tuition.<br />
<a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/studio/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxohW6Ka5BfYVUfqcW6H52poixZC4Jm0m3eMyPz0wp_g2O0LdAtqt-7a98oVbeXf66r0_Up4hppRQg4tcu3ZYQD68QLWQgJPK0eVFXSvQczQ3Wzuietnk_7nxjHzNPgf6iMEBe/s200/studio-road-poster-2-url-10.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
In addition, the overall winner receives an year-long membership to the all-new <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/studio">BagpipeLessons.com Studio</a> -- the world's newest and most exciting bagpipe learning website.<br />
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<b>First Place Winners (by age category)</b><br />
Pipers 12 years or younger: Sean Borwick - USA<br />
Pipers age 13 to 14: Laureano Thomas-Sanchez - USA<br />
Pipers age 15 to 17: Malcolm Mackellar - Australia<br />
Pipers age 18 to 20: Sarah Simpson - Canada<br />
Pipers age 21 or older: Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
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<b>P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge Overall Champion and Scholarship Winner for 2011</b><br />
Malcolm Mackeller - Australia<br />
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(Each video on this page is a video playlist showing all of the prizewinners of in order. Click the "Next" button on the bottom toolbar to skip to the next video in the playlist.)<br />
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<b>Best Video Background:</b><br />
Kuno Zimmerman - Switzerland<br />
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Honorable Mentions:<br />
Alan Wood - USA<br />
John Bergen - Canada<br />
Tom Hyatt - USA<br />
Ally McKinnis - USA<br />
Ben Gibbons - England<br />
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<b>Best Dress and Deportment:</b><br />
Nicholas Lundberg - USA<br />
Carlo Musitelli - Italy<br />
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<b>Best Quality Video:</b><br />
Nicholas Lundberg - USA<br />
Sean Borwick - USA<br />
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Thank you to everyone who participated -- the standard of playing for our competitions is incredibly strong and every piper should be proud of taking part in the event. Special thanks to our international panel of world-class judges:<br />
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<div class="p1">Michael Cusack - USA</div><div class="p1">Richard Hawke - New Zealand</div><div class="p1">Andrew P. Hayes - Canada</div><div class="p1">Stuart Liddell - Scotland</div><div class="p1">Iain MacDonald - Canada</div><div class="p1">Ian K. MacDonald - Canada</div><div class="p1">James MacHattie - Canada</div><div class="p1">Danielle Millar - Canada</div><div class="p1"><br />
<div class="p1">Thanks again for your support of the BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition.</div><div class="p1"></div><br />
</div></div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-8316180017736661052011-12-08T14:14:00.001-08:002011-12-08T14:33:45.804-08:00Latest Batch of Results from the Online Piping CompetitionHere's the fifth batch of results and prizewinning videos from the individual solo piping events for the BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for November 2011. Previously, we've posted <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-results-from-november-2011-online.html">the first batch of results</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-results-from-online-piping.html">the second batch</a>, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-online-competition-results.html">the third batch</a>, and <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/even-more-results-from-november-2011.html">the fourth batch</a> just recently.<br />
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We still have a few more prizes to announce, including the overall winners in each grade, and the prizes for <b>Best Dress & Deportment</b>, <b>Best Video Background</b>, and <b>Best Quality Video</b>. Also, we'll be awarding the first winner of the piping scholarship for the <b>Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March</b>.<br />
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Congratulations to everyone who entered and to the prizewinners!<br />
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<b><u>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011 - Official Results (Part #5)</u></b><br />
(Each video below is a video playlist showing all of the prizewinners of in order. Click the "Next" button on the bottom toolbar to skip to the next video in the playlist.)<br />
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<b>Event 09. Grade 4 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1 Derek Stine - USA<br />
2 Mary Thrasher - USA<br />
3 Tom Hyatt - USA<br />
4 Ally McKinnis - USA<br />
5 Kenneth Hiner - USA<br />
6 John Bergen - Canada<br />
Judge: Andrew P. Hayes, Ottawa, Canada<br />
(19 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 14. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1 J. David Hester - USA<br />
2 Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
3 Bryan Laidlaw - USA<br />
4 Ben Gibbons - England<br />
5 John Campbell - Wales<br />
6 Helen Sanders - USA<br />
Judge: Andrew P. Hayes, Ottawa, Canada<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 23. Grade 1 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1 Ernesto Góngora - Mexico<br />
2 Nathan Wahlgren - USA<br />
3 Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
Judge: Andrew P. Hayes, Ottawa, Canada<br />
(5 entered)<br />
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Congratulations to everyone who entered and to the prizewinners!<br />
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<b><u>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011 - Official Results (Part #4)</u></b><br />
(Each video below is a video playlist showing all of the prizewinners of in order. Click the "Next" button on the bottom toolbar to skip to the next video in the playlist.)<br />
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<b>Event 05. Grade 5 - Slow Air (at least 2 parts) </b><br />
1 Steve Joubert - South Africa<br />
2 Carlo Musitelli - Italy<br />
3 Ray Morrison - USA<br />
4 Jennifer Campbell - USA<br />
5 Rena Toomey - USA<br />
6 Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(18 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 10. Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1 Guido Riedemann - Germany<br />
2 Sean Borwick - USA<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(6 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 20. Grade 2 - Piobaireachd </b><br />
1 Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
2 Malcolm Mackellar - Australia<br />
3 John Daggett - USA<br />
4 Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
5 Owen Capon - Australia<br />
6 Ryan Moore - Canada<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 30. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 18 to 20 </b><br />
1 Sarah Simpson - Canada<br />
2 Nicholas Lundberg - USA<br />
3 Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke, New Zealand<br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Just a few more events to come back from our judges and we'll have the complete results and overall winners. Stay tuned!Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-15038849360924359482011-12-05T11:35:00.001-08:002011-12-05T13:30:07.285-08:00Latest Online Competition Results!Here's the third (and latest) batch of results and prizewinning videos from BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for November 2011. We posted the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-results-from-november-2011-online.html">first batch of results</a> earlier this week, and the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-results-from-online-piping.html">second round of prize lists and videos</a> a few days after that. We'll continue to post the rest as they come in. Congratulations to the prize winners and to all of the particpants!<br />
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<b><u>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011 - Official Results (Part #3)</u></b><br />
(Each video below is a video playlist showing all of the prizewinners of in order. Click the "Next" button on the bottom toolbar to skip to the next video in the playlist.)<br />
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<b>Event 13. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1. Ben Gibbons - England<br />
2. Bryan Laidlaw - USA<br />
3. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
4. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland<br />
5. Angela Goodwin - Canada<br />
6. John Campbell - Wales<br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 21. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico<br />
2. Nicholas Lundberg - USA<br />
3. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
4. Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(7 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 07. Grade 5 - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts) </b><br />
1. Jennifer Campbell - USA<br />
2. Carlo Musitelli - Italy<br />
3. Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland<br />
4. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
5. Rena Toomey - USA<br />
6. Tim Riddle - USA<br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(13 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 25. Any Grade - Medley (4-6 Minutes) </b><br />
1. Patrick McLaurin - USA<br />
2. Nathan Wahlgren - USA<br />
3. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
4. Owen Capon - Australia<br />
5. Dagmar Pesta - Germany<br />
Judge: Stuart Liddell, Inverary, Scotland<br />
(6 entered)<br />
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More to come soon...Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-69648603467653711772011-12-02T14:18:00.001-08:002011-12-05T13:29:58.027-08:00More results from Online Piping Competition for November 2011Here's the latest batch of results and prizewinning videos from BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for November 2011. We posted the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-results-from-november-2011-online.html">first batch of results</a> earlier this week, and we'll continue to post the rest as they come back from our team of world-champion judges!<br />
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Congrats to the winners and to everyone who took part and stay tuned for more stuff to come...<br />
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<b><u>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011 - Official Results (Part #2)</u></b><br />
(Each video below is a video playlist showing all of the prizewinners of in order. Click the "Next" button on the bottom toolbar to skip to the next video in the playlist.)<br />
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<b>Event 12. Grade 4 - Piobaireachd (Ground and Next Variation) <br />
</b>1. Marty McKeon - USA<br />
2. John Campbell - Wales<br />
3. Ray Morrison - USA<br />
4. Tom Hyatt - USA<br />
5. Avery Bowen - USA<br />
6. David Vermeulen - USA<br />
Judge: James MacHattie, College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada <br />
(15 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 17. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
</b>1. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong<br />
2. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia<br />
3. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
4. Patrick McLaurin - USA<br />
5. Owen Capon - Australia<br />
6. Josh Hinson - USA<br />
Judge: James MacHattie, College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 27. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers 12 years or younger <br />
</b>1. Sean Borwick - USA<br />
Judge: James MacHattie, College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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More coming...Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-50693879610927929342011-11-28T19:19:00.001-08:002011-12-13T09:41:48.915-08:00First Results from November 2011 Online Piping Competition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year we've launched several new, ground-breaking features here at BagpipeLessons.com. In January 2011, we launched <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">the world's first-ever online piping competition</a>, giving pipers the chance to compete against others pipers from around the world. The competition was huge success, so we followed up with a <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-online-competition.html">second online competition for Spring 2011</a>, adding more events and more world-class judges. In both competitions, pipers were judged by their competition video recordings, each competitor received a complete sheet of comments from the judges, and the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/06/final-results-for-bagpipelessonscom_14.html">prizewinning videos were posted</a> for the world to see.<br />
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This fall, we launched a <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-bagpipelessonscom-online-piping.html">new and expanded BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011 </a>with even more events and another top notch judging panel. We received a new all-time record number of nearly 300 individual entries. High-quality videos were submitted by pipers for 31 different events in 11 different ability levels and age categories. Our knowledgeable and experienced judges have listened to the videos, written their comments, and the first batch of results is posted below!<br />
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One of the most popular features of our online competitions is the ability for everyone to view the winning videos, which is often difficult or impossible at live in-person competitions. In an effort to make the competition experience even more valuable for the competitors and for everyone else, we've given all of the competitors (not just the winners) the option to share their videos. In addition, many of the competitors agreed to share their comments sheets, too. We believe this is the first piping competition to publish the competitor's sheets public (with each piper's permission, of course!). The comments sheets and videos for the non-prizewinners will be posted here soon! <br />
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<b><u>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for November 2011 - Official Results (Part #1)</u></b><br />
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<b>Event 24. Grade 1 - Piobaireachd <br />
</b>1. Nathan Wahlgren - USA<br />
2. Nicholas Lundberg - USA<br />
3. Sarah Simpson - Canada<br />
4. Stephen Ross - Australia<br />
5. Ross Wilson - Canada<br />
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA (9 entered)<br />
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<b>22. Grade 1 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
</b>1. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico<br />
2. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
3. Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
4. Ross Wilson - Canada<br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald, Toronto, Canada<br />
(6 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 18. Grade 2 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
</b>1. Patrick McLaurin - USA<br />
2. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
3. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia<br />
4. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong<br />
5. John Daggett - USA<br />
6. Ben Gibbons - England<br />
Judge: Danielle Millar, British Columbia, Canada (15 entered)<br />
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<b>19. Grade 2 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
</b>1. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia<br />
2. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
3. Patrick McLaurin - USA<br />
4. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong<br />
5. Andrew Kerr - United Kingdon<br />
6. John Daggett - USA<br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald, Toronto, Canada (16 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 16. Grade 3 - Piobaireachd<br />
</b>1. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
2. David Vermeulen - USA<br />
3. Bryan Laidlaw - USA<br />
4. J David Hester - USA<br />
5. Marty McKeon - USA<br />
6. John Campbell - Wales<br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald, Regina, Canada (10 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 15. Grade 3 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
</b>1. J David Hester - USA<br />
2. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
3. Laureano Thomas Sanchez - USA<br />
4. Ben Gibbons - England<br />
5. Bryan Laidlaw - USA<br />
6. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland<br />
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA (13 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 11. Grade 4 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
</b>1. Tom Hyatt - USA<br />
2. Sean Borwick - USA<br />
3. Ally McKinnis - USA<br />
4. Mary Thrasher - USA<br />
5. Russell Prewitt - USA<br />
6. David James - USA<br />
Judge: Danielle Millar, British Columbia, Canada (15 entered)<br />
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<b>08. Grade 5 - Piobaireachd (Ground Only) <br />
</b>1. Carlo Musitelli - Italy<br />
2. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
3. Ray Morrison - USA<br />
4. Jim Lowe - USA<br />
5. Rena Toomey - USA<br />
6. Rick Campbell - USA<br />
Judge: Ian K. MacDonald, Toronto, Canada (10 entered)<br />
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<b>06. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
</b>1. Rick Johnston - USA<br />
2. Rick Campbell - USA<br />
3. Rena Toomey - USA<br />
4. Jim Lowe - USA<br />
5. Dagmar Pesta - Germany<br />
6. Carlo Musitelli - Italy<br />
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA (16 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 01. Beginner (practice chanter) - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
</b>1. John JT Taylor - USA<br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald, Regina, Canada<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 31. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 21 or older<br />
</b>1. Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
2. John Daggett - USA<br />
3. Sarah Forsyth - Canada<br />
4. Sean Becker - USA<br />
5. Nathan Wahlgren - USA<br />
6. Ross Wilson - Canada<br />
Judge: Iain MacDonald, Regina, Canada (16 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 29. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 15 to 17<br />
</b>1. Malcolm Mackellar - Australia<br />
2. Andrew Yu, Chun Kit - Hong Kong<br />
3. Ben Gibbons - England<br />
Judge: Mike Cusack, Houston, USA (3 entered)<br />
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<b>Event 28. P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers age 13 to 14<br />
</b>1. Laureano Thomas-Sanchez - USA<br />
2. Ally McKinnis - USA<br />
Judge: Danielle Millar, British Columbia, Canada (2 entered)<br />
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Congratulations to all of the prizewinners and to all of the competitors for helping us make history with the biggest and best online competition ever! Stay tuned for more results and videos coming soon...<br />
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Looking for ways to take your piping to the next level? Check out the <a href="http://www.bagpipelessons.com/studio">BagpipeLessons.com Studio</a> -- the world's most exciting and most comprehensive bagpipe learning website! <br />
<br />Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-77092425634706832172011-10-11T17:44:00.000-07:002011-11-02T13:29:59.795-07:00New BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for November 2011 (Sign up deadline extended!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today, we are excited to announce a new and expanded BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping competition for November 2011.<br />
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Earlier this year, we saw the incredible worldwide response to <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">the world's first-ever online piping competition</a> and <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-online-competition.html">our second online competition in the spring</a>. We received almost 300 entries from pipers from around the world, many competing for the first time. The competitors submitted their competition videos via YouTube and received a detailed evaluation and comment sheet from our panel of world-class adjudicators. <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/06/final-results-for-bagpipelessonscom_14.html">Videos of the prizewinners</a> were posted for everyone to watch and enjoy. <br />
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Some comments from previous BagpipeLessons.com online competitions:<br />
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"I think that online competition is a great idea, allowing players to compete with each other disregarding distance." </blockquote>
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"The online competition is an absolutely fantastic idea... I got my first sheet yesterday and am very enthused about it. The critique is very constructive." </blockquote>
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"This first online competition is an historic event for piping."</blockquote>
We've made improvements and added events based on feedback from our previous competitors and judges. We're pleased to announce four events per competition grade, including 6/8 Marches!<br />
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We're pleased to add a brand new category of events, <b>The Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2/4 March</b> to honor the piping legend. The competition is open to any piper and is divided into age groups. The overall winner will receive a piping scholarship.<br />
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The<b> Medley Event</b> that is open to pipers in any grade, including Open/Professional. The<b> Evaluation-Only Event</b> is for pipers who want to be evaluated by a judge and receive judging sheet only, but don't want to compete against other pipers.<br />
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Here's how the online competition works:<br />
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<li>Pick the events you want to enter (see below).</li>
<li>Sign up (each event limited to 30 competitors).</li>
<li>Help spread the word and get your entry fee for <b>free</b> (see below).</li>
<li>Make your video recording -- this is your competition entry.</li>
<li>Submit your recording.</li>
<li>Wait for your judge's comment sheet and the results!</li>
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All competitors will receive a full judging comment sheet. Prizes will be awarded according to the number of entries. Selected prize winners will receive scholarship gift certificates that can be used at any of the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> family of websites, including <a href="http://bagpipegauge.com/">BagpipeGauge.com</a>, <a href="http://bagpiperevolution.com/">BagpipeRevolution.com</a>, or <a href="http://pipebandtunes.com/">PipeBandTunes.com</a>, with additional prizes to be announced later. Prizes will be given for: <b><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Best Dress & Deportment, </b></span>Best Video Background, Best Quality Video</b>.<br />
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<b>Never competed before? No problem! </b>If you don't have a competition grading or you've never competed before you should enter the Grade 5 level events (see below). If you are from a region of the world that uses a different grading system (e.g. Australia, New Zealand), <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/contact.html">please email me</a> and I can help you select the correct competition level. Also, you can <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/contact.html">send me a recent recording of yourself</a> playing and I can suggest a grade level for you, too!<br />
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UPDATE: We are pleased to announce some of our world-class judges:<br />
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<li>Michael Cusack</li>
<li>Richard Hawke</li>
<li>Stuart Liddell </li>
<li>Iain MacDonald</li>
<li>Ian K. MacDonald</li>
<li>James MacHattie</li>
<li>Andrew P. Hayes </li>
<li>Danielle Millar</li>
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<b>Tell a friend and get to enter for free! </b>We need your help to spread the word and include pipers from around the world. After you've entered your events, ask your friends to sign up and tell them to type your name or email address in the <i>"Who referred you?" </i>box during the sign up process. For every three events your friends sign up for, <b>you'll get one free event entry fee! </b> (I will refund your entry fee or credit it towards the next online competition.) So email your friends and bandmates, post on facebook, and blog about it!<br />
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<b><u>Events:</u></b><br />
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1. Beginner (practice chanter) - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
2. Beginner (practice chanter) - 3/4 or 4/4 March (2 or 4 parts)<br />
3. Beginner (practice chanter) - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
4. Beginner (practice chanter) - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts)<br />
5. Grade 5 - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
6. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
7. Grade 5 - 6/8 March (at least 2 parts)<br />
8. Grade 5 - Piobaireachd (Ground Only)<br />
9. Grade 4 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
10. Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
11. Grade 4 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
12. Grade 4 - Piobaireachd (Ground and Next Variation)<br />
13. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
14. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts)<br />
15. Grade 3 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
16. Grade 3 - Piobaireachd<br />
17. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
18. Grade 2 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
19. Grade 2 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
20. Grade 2 - Piobaireachd<br />
21. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
22. Grade 1 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
23. Grade 1 - 6/8 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
24. Grade 1 - Piobaireachd<br />
<b>25. Special Event: Medley.</b> This event is open to players in any grade, including Open/Professional. You may play a selection of any tunes of any style in a medley lasting between 4 to 6 minutes. Your medley must contain at least two-parts of each of these types of tunes: march (any time signature), strathspey, reel, and jig.<br />
<b>26. Special Event: Evaluation-Only.</b> This is a non-competitive, evaluation event. Play any tune. Your performance will be evaluated by a judge who will write a complete judging sheet for you, but you will not be compared to any other pipers. Submit as many tunes as you like, but each tune requires a separate entry fee. This is a great option to get feedback for non-graded pipers or for tunes that are not currently offered at your grade level.<br />
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<b><u>The Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge</u> - </b>Events are open to all pipers regardless of any competition grading, except Open/Professional. Prize winners will be announced for each age group level. The first place winners for each age group will be judged against one another and the overall winner will be the first-ever Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge - 2/4 March Champion. Select the appropriate event based on your age on November 20, 2011.<br />
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27. 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers <b>12 years of age or younger</b><br />
28. 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers<b> 13 to 14 years old</b><br />
29. 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers<b> 15 to 17 years old</b><br />
30. 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers<b> 18 to 20 years old</b><br />
31. 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) - for pipers <b>21 years or older</b><br />
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<li>Last day to send in your competition video: <b>November 20, 2011</b>. </li>
<li>Your video must be not be recorded before <b>October 11, 2011</b>. </li>
<li>Your competition recordings must be videos. Audio-only recordings (mp3s, etc.) not allowed.</li>
<li>Each event must be submitted in a separate video. </li>
<li>All videos must be made in one complete take (no editing), but take as many tries as you want.</li>
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<li>State your name and the name of your tune(s) at the start of your video. (You don't need to say your tunes for the Medley event, but please say your name.)</li>
<li>Take your time with tuning and getting warmed up, just as you would in a regular competition.</li>
<li>Upload your video to YouTube and set it to <i>unlisted</i> (or public) but not <i>private</i>. </li>
<li>The title of your YouTube video must say <i>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition</i> and list your name and the event (e.g., <i>Grade 4 2/4 March</i>).</li>
<li>Videos of the prizewinners will be posted with the results.</li>
<li>For Piobaireachd events: You must email the sheet music for your tune if your setting is not from the Kilberry or Piobaireachd Society books.</li>
<li>You may enter events in more than one grade level. But if you are graded by your association, you may enter events in your grade or a higher grade, but you may not enter events in a lower grade.</li>
<li>The Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge is open to all players of any grade level, except Open or Professional. </li>
<li>Entry fee $10.00 per event.</li>
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<br /></div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-78075509855476445382011-07-13T10:57:00.001-07:002011-07-13T10:57:49.460-07:00You're invited to join the all-new BagpipeLessons.com Studio!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxohW6Ka5BfYVUfqcW6H52poixZC4Jm0m3eMyPz0wp_g2O0LdAtqt-7a98oVbeXf66r0_Up4hppRQg4tcu3ZYQD68QLWQgJPK0eVFXSvQczQ3Wzuietnk_7nxjHzNPgf6iMEBe/s1600/studio-road-poster-2-url-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxohW6Ka5BfYVUfqcW6H52poixZC4Jm0m3eMyPz0wp_g2O0LdAtqt-7a98oVbeXf66r0_Up4hppRQg4tcu3ZYQD68QLWQgJPK0eVFXSvQczQ3Wzuietnk_7nxjHzNPgf6iMEBe/s320/studio-road-poster-2-url-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'm thrilled to announce the all-new <b>BagpipeLessons.com Studio</b> -- the world's newest and most exciting bagpipe learning website!<br />
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Until now, membership in the BagpipeLessons.com Studio has been by <b>invitation-only</b>. Today I'm offering an invitation for all visitors to my blog to join the BagpipeLessons.com Studio. This is an opportunity to <b>take your piping to the next level!</b><br />
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JoriJori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-23725001310017938412011-06-14T13:38:00.001-07:002011-06-15T12:23:26.639-07:00Final Results for BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for Spring 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/429252/online-piping-comp-poster-sp.jpg" width="130" /></a></div>Earlier this year, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">we announced the world's first-ever online piping competition</a>. We built on that success with the expanded and improved <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-online-competition.html">BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for Spring 2011</a>! We received over 180 entries for 20 events in six competitive grades, including <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2007/11/what-is-piobaireachd.html">Piobaireachd</a> and an Open 4-6 Minute Medley event where creativity and kitchenpiping was encouraged. The competitors submitted their competition videos via YouTube and were evaluated by our panel of top-level adjudicators (each one a world-class piper). Each player received detailed sheet of comments. The list of prizewinners in each event was posted as the results came back from the judges, along with the videos of the winners.<br />
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The competition was a great opportunity for many pipers to compete, to gain valuable feedback from the judges, and to participate in the wider piping community. Many of the pipers live in places that require long distance travel to get to traditional competition locations. Many pipers participated in both online competitions and several pipers competed for the first time!<br />
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The next BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition is planned for Fall of 2011. <a href="https://spreadsheets8.google.com/viewform?hl=en&hl=en&formkey=dEdjOFpGVzhGd2pEN0RPQkdyMVl1bkE6MQ#gid=0">Sign up to be notified when more details are available</a>.<br />
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The overall winners were determined by the highest total placings in the three events in each competition level. The winners receive prizes donated by <a href="http://rghardie.com/">R.G. Hardie</a>, <a href="http://appsreeds.com/">Apps Reeds</a>, <a href="http://www.kinnairdbagpipes.com/">Kinnaird Bagpipes & Reeds</a>, and scholarship gift certificates that can be used at any of the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> family of websites, including <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a>, <a href="http://bagpipegauge.com/">BagpipeGauge.com</a>, <a href="http://www.bagpiperevolution.com/">BagpipeRevolution.com</a>, or <a href="http://pipebandtunes.com/">PipeBandTunes.com</a>. The piper with the most points in any grade wins the BagpipeLessons.com Super Aggregate Prize and a scholarship for a week of tuition at <a href="http://www.collegeofpiping.com/">Canada's world-famous College of Piping.</a><br />
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</div><b>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition Overall Prizewinners:</b><br />
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<b>Grade 1: </b><br />
1. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
2. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
3. Ronan Madden - Ireland<br />
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<b>Grade 2:</b><br />
1. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong (wins a Pipe Chanter donated by <a href="http://www.rghardie.com/">R.G. Hardie</a>)<br />
2. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
3. Andrew Donlon - USA <br />
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<b>Grade 3:</b><br />
1. Bill Urquhart - USA (wins an engraved Practice Chanter donated by <a href="http://www.rghardie.com/">R.G. Hardie</a>)<br />
2. Ramsey Bissex - USA<br />
3. David Hester - USA<br />
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<b>Grade 4:</b><br />
1. John Campbell - Wales (wins a reed mandrel and book donated by <a href="http://www.appsreeds.com/">Apps Reeds</a>)<br />
2. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland<br />
3. David Vermeulen - USA<br />
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<b>Grade 5:</b><br />
1. Russell Prewitt - USA (wins a set of Carbon Fiber drone reeds donated by <a href="http://www.kinnairdbagpipes.com/">Kinnaird Bagpipes & Reeds</a>)<br />
2. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
3. Sandro (Alex) Murro - USA<br />
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<b>Beginner:</b><br />
1. Peter McDougall - Canada (wins a Pipers Pal reed storage kit donated by <a href="http://www.kinnairdbagpipes.com/">Kinnaird Bagpipes & Reeds</a>)<br />
2. Mark Martin - USA<br />
3. Gregory Askew - USA<br />
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<b>BagpipeLessons.com Super Aggregate Prize for the Most Points Any Grade: </b><br />
Graham Thompson - USA receives a scholarship for a week of tuition at <a href="http://www.collegeofpiping.com/">Canada's world-famous College of Piping.</a><br />
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<b>Special Awards:</b><br />
Best Background: MaryBeth McQueen. Filmed inside the National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Texas, USA.<br />
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Best Dress & Deportment: Dr. Stephen Ross, Australia (watch his video below) and Brian Harrison, Canada.<br />
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Best Video Quality: Graham Thompson, USA (watch his videos below).<br />
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<b>Some videos of the prizewinners:</b><br />
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Graham Thompson won the Open Medley event, and the Overall in the Grade 1 category. Graham writes: "I am 19 years old and am originally from Gloversville, NY near the Adirondacks I am currently in Rochester, NY where I study music education at Nazareth College. My primary instrument here is the French horn and I will be in my junior year this fall. I began taking piping lessons when I was 13 years old." <br />
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Here is Graham's winning Medley:<br />
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Graham Thompson also won the Grade 1 Piobaireachd, playing the John MacDonald Setting of MacLeod of Rassay's Salute:<br />
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Lincoln Hilton of Australia won the Grade 1 MSR with some tunes of impressive difficulty: Leaving Lunga, Maggie Cameron and the eighth-parted reel Pretty Marion:<br />
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Graham Thompson also won the Grade 1 Hornpipe & Jig:<br />
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Andrew Yu won the Overall in Grade 2. Andrew writes: "My name is Andrew Yu (My chinese name: Yu Chun-kit) from Hong Kong and I am 16. I started piping when I was 11. My first piping teacher is Cary Chung from Hong Kong Aux police pipe band. In 2009, I started lessons with Chris Lee (Runner up of Nicol-Brown 2010). In my videos, I play a set RG Hardie bagpipes and a Mccallum chanter . I recently won the Open Solo Piping competition in Singapore." <br />
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Here is Andrew's winning March, Strathspey & Reel:<br />
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Dr. Stephen Ross of Canberra, Australia won the Grade 2 Piobaireachd playing the Battle of Auldearn Setting No. 1. Adding to the challenge, Stephen recorded his competition video in front of a live audience!<br />
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Andrew Yu also won the Grade 2 Hornpipe & Jig:<br />
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Bill Urquhart of Ketchikan, Alaska, USA won the Overall in Grade 3 and also the Grade 3 March, Strathspey, and Reel:<br />
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David Hester of Baltimore, Maryland, USA played the modern tune The Field of Gold, by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod to win the Grade 3 Piobaireachd event:<br />
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Here is Ramsey Bissex's winning Grade 3 Jig:<br />
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John Campbell from Wales won the Grade 4 Overall. John writes: "I was born in Wales and always had a desire to learn 'A' musical instrument, but didn't know what. I started the pipes in 1999 at age 39 in my last of 23 years in the RAF, after a chance encounter with a piper who was practicing for a Millenium New Year gig. In 2009 I attempted solo competitions for the first time with some degree of success. I don't have access to local tuition, but now rely completely on the occasional online lesson to keep me out of trouble."<br />
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John won the Grade 4 Piobaireachd (Ground & Next Variation) playing the Munro's Salute:<br />
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John Campbell won the Grade 4 2/4 March:<br />
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John Campbell also won the Grade 4 Strathspey & Reel:<br />
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Russell Prewitt of La Center, Washington, USA won the Overall in Grade 5. He writes: "I took an interest in bagpipes when I heard a piper off in the distance while my wife and I were on a hike in Glencoe, Scotland. I can play on an airplane because I'm an aircraft technician for the airlines and it's a good place to practice without disturbing anyone. By the way it was on the ground and at the gate." <br />
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Here is Russell's winning Grade 5 2/4 March. (First class, Russell!):<br />
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Seattle's Peter Anderson won the Grade 5 Piobaireachd, playing The Munro's Salute:<br />
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Sandro (Alex) Murru won the Grade 5 Slow Air, playing the Road to Ardfern:<br />
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Peter McDougall of New Brunswick, Canada won the overall in the Beginner events. Peter writes: "Just a quick note to say how much I have appreciated what the judges had to say on their comment sheets. It was clear that they really did take the time to listen and watch. I've had a lot of fun telling my non-piping family/friends/colleagues about how you've managed to integrate new technology with an ancient art. When I first mention that I participated in an internet based event they laugh and wonder how this could even be possible. When I explain it a little further, they are all intrigued and comment on what a great idea it was. Thanks for your efforts in putting on this competition, thanks to the judges for their involvement." <br />
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Watch Peter's winning March video:<br />
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Peter McDougall also won the Beginner Slow Air:<br />
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Gregory Askew of Palmdale, California, USA won the Beginner 2/4 March. Gregory writes: "This was my first competition. I have been playing the chanter for 3 1/2 years and hoping to start on the pipes soon." <br />
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Watch Gregory's winning 2/4 March:<br />
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The complete list of prizewinners:<br />
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Event 19. Open - Medley (4-6 Minutes)<br />
1. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
2. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
3. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
4. Aaron Stone - USA<br />
5. Shian Jessen - Denmark<br />
6. Cedric Feys - Belgium<br />
Judge: William McCallum<br />
(15 entered)<br />
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Event 18. Grade 1 - Piobaireachd <br />
1. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
2. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
3. Benjamin Pollard - USA <br />
4. Graeme McCombe - Canada <br />
5. Brian Haddon - Canada <br />
6. Aaron Stone - USA <br />
Judge: Greg Wilson<br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Event 17. Grade 1 - Hornpipe & Jig<br />
1. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
2. Aaron Stone - USA<br />
3. Ronan Madden - Ireland<br />
4. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
5. Brian Haddon - Canada<br />
6. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico <br />
Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
(16 entered)<br />
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Event 16. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
1. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
2. Ronan Madden - Ireland <br />
3. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
4. Brian Haddon - Canada<br />
5. Aaron Stone - USA<br />
6. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
Judge: William McCallum<br />
(14 entered)<br />
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Event 15. Grade 2 - Piobaireachd <br />
1. Stephen Ross - Australia <br />
2. Ronan Madden - Ireland <br />
3. Claus Reiss - Denmark <br />
4. Andrew Donlon - USA <br />
5. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong<br />
6. Seth Wells - USA <br />
Judge: Peter Aumonier<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Event 14. Grade 2 - Hornpipe & Jig<br />
1. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong<br />
2. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
3. Seth Wells - USA<br />
4. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
5. Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
6. Ryan Moore - Canada <br />
Judge: Andrew Bonar<br />
(10 entered)<br />
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Event 13. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
1. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong<br />
2. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
3. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
4. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico <br />
5. Kyle Banta - Canada <br />
6. Harvey McLendon - USA <br />
Judge: Richard Hawke<br />
(13 entered)<br />
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Event 12. Grade 3 - Piobaireachd <br />
1. David Hester - USA <br />
2. Bill Urquhart - USA <br />
3. John Campbell - Wales <br />
4. Bob Wallace - USA <br />
Judge: William McCallum <br />
(5 entered)<br />
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Event 11. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) <br />
1. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
2. Ramsey Bissex - USA <br />
3. J David Hester - USA<br />
4. Bob Wallace - USA<br />
5. Alexander Radionov - Russia <br />
6. Sandro (Alex) Murro - USA <br />
Judge: James MacHattie<br />
(8 entered)<br />
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Event 10. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts) <br />
1. Ramsey Bissex - USA<br />
2. Irene Braham - Mexico <br />
3. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
4. Shian Jessen - Denmark <br />
5. Gwendolen Rowe - USA <br />
Judge: Greg Wilson<br />
(8 entered)<br />
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Event 09. Grade 4 - Piobaireachd (Ground & Next Variation)<br />
1. John Campbell - Wales<br />
2. Marty McKeon - USA<br />
3. Mark Baban - USA<br />
4. David West - USA<br />
5. Carraig New - USA<br />
6. Tevye Celius - USA<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Event 08. Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel<br />
1. John Campbell - Wales<br />
2. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland <br />
Judge: Andrew Bonar<br />
(4 entered)<br />
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Event 07. Grade 4 - 2/4 March<br />
1. John Campbell - Wales <br />
2. David Vermeulen - USA<br />
3. David James - USA <br />
4. David West - USA <br />
5. Marty McKeon - USA <br />
6. Garry Gregson - USA <br />
Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Event 06. Grade 5 - Piobaireachd (Ground Only) <br />
1. Peter Anderson - USA <br />
2. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland <br />
3. Jim Lowe - USA <br />
4. Dagmar Pesta - Germany <br />
Judge: James MacHattie<br />
(7 entered)<br />
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Event 05. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
1. Russell Prewitt - USA <br />
2. Darren Gordon - USA <br />
3. Sandro (Alex) Murro - USA <br />
4. Kelsie Sinclair - Australia <br />
5. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
6. Brian Harrison - Canada <br />
Judge: Peter Aumonier<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Event 04. Grade 5 - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
1. Sandro (Alex) Murru - USA<br />
2. Russell Prewitt - USA<br />
3. Brian Harrison - Canada<br />
4. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
5. Kelsie Sinclair - Australia<br />
6. Jim Lowe- USA<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke<br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Event 03. Beginner (practice chanter) - 2/4 March<br />
1. Gregory Askew <br />
2. Peter McDougall<br />
Judge: Andrew Bonar<br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Event 02. Beginner (practice chanter) - 3/4 or 4/4 March (2 or 4 parts)<br />
1. Peter McDougall - Canada<br />
2. Mark Martin - USA<br />
Judge: James MacHattie<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Event 01. Beginner (practice chanter) - Slow Air<br />
1. Peter McDougall <br />
2. Mark Martin <br />
Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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</span></div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-71302043209468878162011-06-12T21:44:00.000-07:002011-06-14T22:11:59.873-07:00Even more results for the Spring 2011 BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition (Updated!)Here's the latest batch of results for the Spring 2011 BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition. Here are list of prizewinners for seven more events including videos of the first place winners. We had some fantastic entries for our first-ever Open Medley event where competitors could play anything for 4-6 minutes -- creative arrangements and kitchen piping was encouraged! The results of other events were announced previously, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/06/first-results-for-spring-2011.html">here</a> and <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/06/latest-results-from-bagpipelessonscom.html">here</a>.<br />
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Stay tuned for the final results and overall prize winners coming soon!<br />
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<b>Event 19. Open - Medley (4-6 Minutes)</b><br />
1. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
2. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
3. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
4. Aaron Stone - USA<br />
5. Shian Jessen - Denmark<br />
6. Cedric Feys - Belgium<br />
Judge: William McCallum<br />
(15 entered)<br />
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Here is Graham's winning Medley:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CLbaLHoqeuw?rel=0&hd=1" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 16. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
2. Ronan Madden - Ireland<br />
3. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
4. Brian Haddon - Canada<br />
5. Aaron Stone - USA<br />
6. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
Judge: William McCallum<br />
(14 entered)<br />
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Here's Lincoln's winning MSR:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mH7qlb-sPeQ?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 18. Grade 1 - Piobaireachd </b><br />
1. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
2. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
3. Benjamin Pollard - USA<br />
4. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
5. Brian Haddon - Canada<br />
6. Aaron Stone - USA<br />
Judge: Greg Wilson<br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Here is Graham's winning Piobaireachd, MacLeod of Rassay's Salute (John MacDonald Setting):<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7rnPQHkUmy8?rel=0&hd=1" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 13. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong<br />
2. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
3. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
4. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico<br />
5. Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
6. Harvey McLendon - USA<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke<br />
(13 entered)<br />
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Here is Andrew's winning MSR:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u5xk7gNsjAE?rel=0&hd=1" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 12. Grade 3 - Piobaireachd </b><br />
1. David Hester - USA<br />
2. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
3. John Campbell - Wales<br />
4. Bob Wallace - USA<br />
Judge: William McCallum <br />
(5 entered)<br />
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Here is David's winning Piobaireachd - The Field of Gold, by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VBehFuuqI-g?rel=0&hd=1" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 10. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1. Ramsey Bissex - USA<br />
2. Irene Braham - Mexico<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Bill Urquhart - USA</div>4. Shian Jessen - Denmark<br />
5. Gwendolen Rowe - USA<br />
Judge: Greg Wilson<br />
(8 entered)<br />
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Watch Ramsey's winning Jig:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uAL2UjPtwFY?rel=0&hd=1" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 09. Grade 4 - Piobaireachd (Ground & Next Variation) </b><br />
1. John Campbell - Wales<br />
2. Marty McKeon - USA<br />
3. Mark Baban - USA<br />
4. David West - USA<br />
5. Carraig New - USA<br />
6. Tevye Celius - USA<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke<br />
(9 entered)<br />
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Watch John's winning Piobaireachd - The Munro's Salute.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nKFu5Vc9l3k?rel=0&hd=1" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<b>04. Grade 5 - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)</b><br />
1. Sandro (Alex) Murru - USA<br />
2. Russell Prewitt - USA<br />
3. Brian Harrison - Canada<br />
4. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
5. Kelsie Sinclair - Australia<br />
6. Jim Lowe- USA<br />
Judge: Richard Hawke<br />
(11 entered)<br />
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Watch Sandro's winning Slow Air:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fcywKucJJ6I?rel=0" width="425"></iframe>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-43729555173017461082011-06-09T14:41:00.000-07:002011-06-12T23:45:49.699-07:00Latest results from the BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for Spring 2011More results are coming in from our panel of world-class judges. Below we have the results for five more events, along with videos of the first place winners, adding to <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/06/first-results-for-spring-2011.html">the results and videos announced earlier this week</a>.<br />
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Congratulations to everyone who took part and stay tuned for more results and the overall prizes! Check out the amazing list of countries represented by our competitors.<br />
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<b>Event 15. Grade 2 - Piobaireachd <br />
</b>1. Stephen Ross - Australia<br />
2. Ronan Madden - Ireland<br />
3. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
4. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
5. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong<br />
6. Seth Wells - USA<br />
Judge: Peter Aumonier<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Stephen's winning Piobaireachd:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3-pXpoyW1hY?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event </b><b>11. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts) </b><br />
1. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
2. Ramsey Bissex - USA<br />
3. J David Hester - USA<br />
4. Bob Wallace - USA<br />
5. Alexander Radionov - Russia<br />
6. Sandro (Alex) Murru - USA<br />
Judge: James MacHattie<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(8 entered)</div><br />
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Bill's winning March, Strathspey, and Reel:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X7wr--xRMeA?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event </b><b>05. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts) <br />
</b>1. Russell Prewitt - USA<br />
2. Darren Gordon - USA<br />
3. Sandro (Alex) Murru - USA<br />
4. Kelsie Sinclair - Australia<br />
5. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
6. Brian Harrison - Canada<br />
Judge: Peter Aumonier<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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Russell's winning 2/4 March:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hXXxzAaqFs0?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event </b><b>06. Grade 5 - Piobaireachd (Ground Only) </b><br />
1. Peter Anderson - USA<br />
2. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland<br />
3. Jim Lowe - USA<br />
4. Dagmar Pesta - Germany<br />
Judge: James MacHattie<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(7 entered)</div><br />
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Peter's winning Piobaireachd, The Munro's Salute:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/i1ZYc71DKBg?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event </b><b>02. Beginner (practice chanter) - 3/4 or 4/4 March (2 or 4 parts)</b><br />
1. Peter McDougall - Canada<br />
2. Mark Martin - USA<br />
Judge: James MacHattie<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(2 entered)</div><br />
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Peter's winning March:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wqIQj8IjYDg?rel=0" width="425"></iframe>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-81555299997991610012011-06-06T15:42:00.000-07:002011-06-12T23:54:18.792-07:00First Results for the Spring 2011 BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping CompetitionWe launched the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">world's first online bagpipe competition</a> earlier this year, and followed up with a <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-online-competition.html">second expanded and improved online competition for Spring 2011</a>. We received over 180 entries from around the world in 20 different events in six competition grade levels. <br />
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Our world-class judges have deliberated carefully and the first batch of results are in. The judge's comments sheets have been individually emailed to each competitor. <br />
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When the remaining results are in, we'll be announcing the overall winner in each grade and also some special prizes for Best Dress & Deportment, Best Background, and Best Quality Video. The winners will receive some fantastic prizes donated by Prizes donated by <a href="http://rghardie.com/">R.G. Hardie</a>, <a href="http://appsreeds.com/">Apps Reeds</a>, <a href="http://www.kinnairdbagpipes.com/">Kinnaird Bagpipes & Reeds</a> and the top overall piper wins a scholarship for a week of tuition at <a href="http://www.collegeofpiping.com/">Canada's world-famous College of Piping.</a><br />
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Congrats to all the prizewinners and participants. Stay tuned for more results soon!<br />
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<b>Event 17. Grade 1 - Hornpipe & Jig</b><br />
1. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
2. Aaron Stone - USA<br />
3. Ronan Madden - Ireland<br />
4. Lincoln Hilton - Australia<br />
5. Brian Haddon - Canada<br />
6. Ernesto Góngora - Mexico<br />
Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
(16 entered)<br />
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Graham's winning Hornpipe & Jig:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3gPunSxli-s?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 14. Grade 2 - Hornpipe & Jig</b><br />
1. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong<br />
2. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
3. Seth Wells - USA<br />
4. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
5. Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
6. Ryan Moore - Canada<br />
Judge: Andrew Bonar<br />
(10 entered)<br />
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Andrew's winning Hornpipe & Jig:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4IyQ_zsII78?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 07. Grade 4 - 2/4 March</b><br />
1. John Campbell - Wales<br />
2. David Vermeulen - USA<br />
3. David James - USA<br />
4. David West - USA<br />
5. Marty McKeon - USA<br />
6. Garry Gregson - USA<br />
Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
(12 entered)<br />
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John's winning 2/4 March:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hu3D75XmBQk?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 08. Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel</b><br />
1. John Campbell - Wales<br />
2. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland<br />
Judge: Andrew Bonar<br />
(4 entered)<br />
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John's winning Strathspey & Reel:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LM3QeBExKIQ?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 01. Beginner (practice chanter) - Slow Air</b><br />
1. Peter McDougall - Canada<br />
2. Mark Martin - USA<br />
Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
(2 entered)<br />
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Peter's winning Slow Air:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7cSEdvkJn9I?rel=0" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 03. Beginner (practice chanter) - 2/4 March</b><br />
1. Gregory Askew - USA<br />
2. Peter McDougall - Canada<br />
Judge: Andrew Bonar<br />
(3 entered)<br />
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Gregory's winning 2/4 March:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BSrUFiXzaJc?rel=0" width="425"></iframe>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-22448055015748941642011-04-25T15:06:00.001-07:002011-05-15T21:54:22.202-07:00New BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for Spring 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/vJsI7" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/429252/online-piping-comp-poster-sp.jpg" width="209" /></a></div>Earlier this year, we made history with the world's first-ever <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition</a>. Pipers from six continents sent in over 100 entries in thirteen events in six competitive grades. Each competitor received a comment sheet from the judges and <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/search/label/online%20competition">the winning videos were posted online</a>. The online competition proved to be a huge success.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Update! Sign up deadline extended <i>ONE MORE DAY to MAY 16</i>! Video deadline extended to May 30. Prizes donated by <a href="http://rghardie.com/">R.G. Hardie</a>, <a href="http://appsreeds.com/">Apps Reeds</a>, <a href="http://www.kinnairdbagpipes.com/">Kinnaird Bagpipes & Reeds</a> and more!</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">The overall winner with the most points in ANY grade wins a scholarship for a week of tuition at <a href="http://www.collegeofpiping.com/">Canada's world-famous College of Piping.</a></span></b><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Today we are thrilled to announce a new expanded and improved BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition for Spring 2011.</b></div><br />
Some comments from the first competition:<br />
<blockquote>"I think that online competition is a great idea, allowing players to compete with each other disregarding distance." </blockquote><blockquote>"The online competition is an absolutely fantastic idea... I got my first sheet yesterday and am very enthused about it. The critique is very constructive." </blockquote><blockquote>"This first online competition is an historic event for piping."</blockquote>We've made some great improvements based on suggestions from the competitors and judges. We're please to announce three events per competition grade, including Piobaireachd! <br />
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The new <b>Special Medley Event</b> that is open to pipers in any grade, including Open/Professional. This event is a kitchen-piping event where modern tunes and creative arrangements are encouraged. The<b> Evaluation-Only Event</b> is for pipers who want to be evaluated by a judge and receive judging sheet only, but don't want to compete against other pipers.<br />
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We're continuing our tradition of international world-class judges, including:<br />
<ul><li>Willie McCallum - Bearsden, Scotland</li>
<li>Alan Bevan - British Columbia, Canada</li>
<li>James MacHattie - Prince Edward Island, Canada</li>
<li>Peter Aumonier - Ontario, Canada</li>
<li>Greg Wilson - New Zealand</li>
<li>Richard Hawke - New Zealand</li>
<li>Andrew Bonar - British Columbia, Canada</li>
<li>and more to be announced soon!</li>
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Here's how the online competition works:<br />
<ul><li>Pick the events you want to enter (see below).</li>
<li>Sign up (each event limited to 30 competitors).</li>
<li>Help spread the word and get your entry fee for <b>free</b> (see below).</li>
<li>Make your video recording -- this is your competition entry.</li>
<li>Submit your recording by May 30. (<i>deadline extended!</i>)</li>
<li>Wait for your judge's comment sheet and the results!</li>
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All competitors will receive a full judging comment sheet. Prizes will be awarded according to the number of entries. Top prize winners will receive scholarship gift certificates that can be used at any of the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> family of websites, including <a href="http://bagpipegauge.com/">BagpipeGauge.com</a>, <a href="http://bagpiperevolution.com/">BagpipeRevolution.com</a>, or <a href="http://pipebandtunes.com/">PipeBandTunes.com</a>, with additional prizes to be announced later. Prizes will be given for: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Best Dress & Deportment, </b></span>Best Video Background, Best Quality Video</b>.<br />
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<b>Tell a friend and get to enter for free! </b>We need your help to spread the word and include pipers from around the world. After you've entered your events, ask your friends to sign up and tell them to type your name or email address in the <i>"Who referred you?" </i>box during the sign up process. For every three events your friends sign up for, <b>you'll get one free event entry fee! </b> (I will refund your entry fee or credit it towards the next online competition.) So email your friends and bandmates, post on facebook, and blog about it!<br />
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<b><u>Events:</u></b><br />
1. Beginner (practice chanter) - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
2. Beginner (practice chanter) - 3/4 or 4/4 March (2 or 4 parts)<br />
3. Beginner (practice chanter) - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
4. Grade 5 - Slow Air (at least 2 parts)<br />
5. Grade 5 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
6. Grade 5 - Piobaireachd (Ground Only)<br />
7. Grade 4 - 2/4 March (at least 4 parts)<br />
8. Grade 4 - Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
9. Grade 4 - Piobaireachd (Ground and Next Variation)<br />
10. Grade 3 - Jig (at least 4 parts)<br />
11. Grade 3 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
12. Grade 3 - Piobaireachd <br />
13. Grade 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
14. Grade 2 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
15. Grade 2 - Piobaireachd <br />
16. Grade 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
17. Grade 1 - Hornpipe & Jig (each tune at least 4 parts)<br />
18. Grade 1 - Piobaireachd<br />
<b>19. Special Event: Medley. </b>This event is open to players in any grade, including Open/Professional. You may play a selection of any tunes of any style in a medley lasting between 4 to 6 minutes. Modern tunes and/or kitchenpiping is encouraged. Get creative!<br />
<b>20. Special Event: Evaluation-Only. </b>This is a non-competitive, evaluation event. Play any tune. Your performance will be evaluated by a judge who will write a complete judging sheet for you, but you will not be compared to any other pipers. Submit as many tunes as you like, but each tune requires a separate entry fee. This is a great option to get feedback for non-graded pipers or for tunes that are not currently offered at your grade level.<br />
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<b><u>Rules:</u></b><br />
<ul><li>Last day to sign up: <b>May 5, 2011</b>.</li>
<li>Last day to send in your competition video: <b>May 30, 2011</b>. (<i>deadline extended!</i>)</li>
<li>Your video must be not be recorded before <b>April 25, 2011</b>. </li>
<li>Your competition recordings must be videos. Audio-only recordings (mp3s, etc.) not allowed.</li>
<li>Each event must be submitted in a separate video. </li>
<li>All videos must be made in one complete take (no editing), but take as many tries as you want.</li>
<li>Wearing of your kilt is encouraged, but not required.</li>
<li>Your video should show most or all of your body, including your head. </li>
<li>State your name and the name of your tune(s) at the start of your video. (You don't need to say your tunes for the Medley event, but please say your name.)</li>
<li>Take your time with tuning and getting warmed up, just as you would in a regular competition.</li>
<li>Upload your video to YouTube and set it to <i>unlisted</i> (or public) but not <i>private</i>. </li>
<li>The title of your YouTube video must say <i>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition</i> and list your name and the event (e.g., <i>Grade 4 2/4 March</i>).</li>
<li>Videos will not be made public, but prizewinners will be asked for permission to be posted.</li>
<li>For Piobaireachd events: You must email the sheet music for your tune if it is not from the Kilberry or Piobaireachd Society books.</li>
<li>You may enter events in more than one grade level. But if you are graded by your association, you may enter events in your grade or a higher grade, but you may not enter events in a lower grade.</li>
<li>Entry fee $10.00 per event.</li>
<li>Additional prizes will be given for: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Best Dress & Deportment, </b></span>Best Video Background, Best Quality Video</b>.<div></div></li>
</ul>If you have never competed before, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/search/label/online%20competition">take a look at the winners from the last competition</a> to help you decide which grade level to enter. Here's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8t3M2SXlGA">an example of an excellent video</a>.<br />
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Good luck and <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/contact.html">send a note if you have any questions</a>!</div><div><br />
</div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-32599305385167959882011-02-23T12:35:00.000-08:002011-02-25T11:08:12.595-08:00First-Ever Online Piping Competition Final Results & Wrap-Up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9vxhAR0k-dDkX9IG1FuQ2JvZUGmwYjwWQ5U0JfRVkJhLKsNtHrDh03upt2EdbuveNFuXykKNkiY1VkI5k70SGkte7A0IGM_W3aeT3PHZpYDnXrPflgvYEo821xPTV7NMAQOo/s1600/firstprize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9vxhAR0k-dDkX9IG1FuQ2JvZUGmwYjwWQ5U0JfRVkJhLKsNtHrDh03upt2EdbuveNFuXykKNkiY1VkI5k70SGkte7A0IGM_W3aeT3PHZpYDnXrPflgvYEo821xPTV7NMAQOo/s200/firstprize.jpg" width="131" /></a>Last month, <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">we announced the world's first-ever online piping competition</a> and the response was incredible! Pipers from six continents sent in over 100 entries in thirteen events in six competitive grades. In a first-of-its-kind event, pipers submitted their competition tunes via YouTube video recording or audio recording. The recordings were compiled and sent to our panel of top-level adjudicators (each one a world-class piper), who listened to each recording and wrote a detailed sheet of comments for each competitor. The list of prizewinners in each event was posted as the results came back from the judges, along with the videos from many of the winners.<br />
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The competition was a great opportunity for many pipers to compete, to gain valuable feedback from the judges, and to participate in the wider piping community. Many of the pipers live in places that require long distance travel to get to traditional competition locations. Several pipers (including some of the prizewinners) competed for the first time!<br />
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The feedback from the competitors has been very positive and I'm pleased to announce that the next BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition is planned for April 2011. <a href="https://spreadsheets8.google.com/viewform?hl=en&hl=en&formkey=dEdjOFpGVzhGd2pEN0RPQkdyMVl1bkE6MQ#gid=0">Sign up to be notified when more details are available</a>.<br />
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Some comments from the competitors:<br />
<blockquote>"I think that online competition is a great idea, allowing players to compete with each other disregarding distance." </blockquote><blockquote>"The online competition is an absolutely fantastic idea and you all did a great job. I got my first sheet yesterday and am very enthused about it. The critique is very constructive." </blockquote><blockquote>"This was great! It's a great way to keep tunes going in the off season!" </blockquote><blockquote>"I think overall it's a fantastic idea. Information has been updated regularly, and I look forward to the next online competition." </blockquote><blockquote>"Watching videos the winners and other successful participants gave me some new ideas for better piping."</blockquote>The overall winners were determined by the highest total placings in the two events in each competition level. Each overall winner receives a $50 scholarship gift certificate that can be used at any of the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> family of websites, including <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a>, <a href="http://bagpipegauge.com/">BagpipeGauge.com</a>, <a href="http://www.bagpiperevolution.com/">BagpipeRevolution.com</a>, or <a href="http://pipebandtunes.com/">PipeBandTunes.com</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-bagpipelessonscom-30-day-practice.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8vH-6SoAv9COr5vgHkOLSV2Ee36NmrwsXGADT0Qh0_RoVqydCP98noO8kIfPxSMFiZpmLDUOxC6RJd8o5bgDWLJnK6ikFEbVT_OU3LFRSrWnkLPNsgKiNbttPPxDefWse5uN/s200/jori-pipes-hands-30-day-201.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>In addition, each overall winner receives a free membership to the new expanded and improved <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-bagpipelessonscom-30-day-practice.html">BagpipeLessons.com 30 Day Practice Challenge</a> for March 2011. The 30 Day Practice Challenge is a month-long online piping school based on the simple goal to practice every day for 30 days. Each day, pipers will receive an email with a daily challenge and a specific focus for the day inlcuding educational tips, sheet music for tunes and exercises, mp3s, audio recordings, videos, live call-in question and answer sessions, and more. Pipers of all skill levels will have the opportunity to discuss their progress by sharing video and audio files with the group. <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-bagpipelessonscom-30-day-practice.html">Learn more and sign up for the 30 Day Practice Challenge</a>.<br />
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</div><b>BagpipeLessons.com Online Competition Overall Prizewinners:</b><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Grade 1: David MacNeil - Canada</div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Grade 2: Ernesto Góngora Acosta - Mexico</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Grade 3: Colleen Poe - USA</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Grade 4: Bill Urquhart - USA</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Grade 5: George Low - USA</div></div>Beginner: Fred Arnold - Canada<br />
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Best Background: Peter Schmidt - USA<br />
Best Dress & Deportment: Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Best Video Quality: Kevin McSwiggan - USA</div><div><br />
</div><b>Some videos of the prizewinners:</b><br />
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David MacNeil's winning Grade 1 Jig:<br />
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Colleen Poe's winning Grade 3 2/4 March:<br />
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Bill Urquhart's winning Grade 4 Strathspey & Reel. <br />
Bill also won the prize for Best Dress & Deportment.<br />
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George Low's winning Grade 5 Slow Air:<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Peter Schmidt's video won the prize for Best Background:</div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nHToXA-6Bb8?hd=1" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe><br />
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The complete list of prizewinners:<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 01 - Beginner Slow Air (practice chanter)</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Frederick Arnold - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. John Hanlon - Scotland</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. John Taylor - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: James MacHattie of Prince Edward Island, Canada - Canadian Gold Medal Winner and Director of Piping at Canada's world-famous <a href="http://www.collegeofpiping.com/facultystaff.php">College of Piping</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3 competitors</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 02 - Beginner March (practice chanter)</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Frederick Arnold - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. John Hanlon - Scotland</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Andrew P. Hayes of Ottawa, Canada - Inverness Gold Medal Winner 2010</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2 competitors</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 03 - Grade 5 Slow Air</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. George Low - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Russell Prewitt - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. John Bergen - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Alan Bevan of Abbotstford, Canada - Inverness Gold Medal Winner 2008</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">9 competitors</div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 04 - Grade 5 2/4 March</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Karen Webb - Australia</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. George Low - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Russell Prewitt - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Guido Riedemann - Germany</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. Brian Pack - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: James MacHattie</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">7 competitors</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 05 - Grade 4 2/4 March</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Bill Urquhart - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. John Campbell - Wales</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Carraig New - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Alan Bevan</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">7 competitors</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 06 - Grade 4 Strathspey & Reel</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Bill Urquhart - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Henrik Idoff Hornhaver - Denmark</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Carraig New - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. John Campbell - Wales</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Alexander Radionov - Russia</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: James MacHattie</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5 competitors</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 07 – Grade 3 2/4 March</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Colleen Poe - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Kevin McSwiggan - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Ramsey Blissex - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Irene Alcántara - Mexico</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Victor Serrano - Mexico</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. David Hester - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Andrew P. Hayes</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">7 competitors</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 08 - Grade 3 Strathspey & Reel</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Ramsey Blissex - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Kevin McSwiggan - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Colleen Poe - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Gwendolen Rowe - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Alan Bevan</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6 competitors</div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 09 – Grade 2 March, Strathspey & Reel</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Claus Reiss - Denmark</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Andrew Donlon - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Ernesto Góngora Acosta - Mexico</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Kyle Banta - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. Nicola Sharp - Australia</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Andrew P. Hayes</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">9 competitors</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 10 - Grade 2 Jig</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Ernesto Góngora Acosta - Mexico</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Nicola Sharp - Australia</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Claus Reiss - Denmark</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Andrew Donlon - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Miranda Boath - Australia</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. Jonathan McIntyre - Australia</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: James MacHattie</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">9 competitors</div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 11 - Grade 1 March, Strathspey & Reel</b><br />
<b></b>1. Kirk Brunson - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Graham Thompson - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. David MacNeil - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. William Woods - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Graeme McCombe - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. Ryan Morrison - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Alan Bevan</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">11 competitors</div></div><div><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Event 12 – Grade 1 Jig</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. David MacNeil - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Graeme McCombe - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Graham Thompson - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. Ryan Morrison - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">5. Ross Wilson - Canada</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">6. William Woods - USA</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Judge: Andrew P. Hayes</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">11 competitors</div><div><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">[Aggregate winners were determined by British Columbia Pipers Association Rules: 1st = 88 points, 2nd = 56 points, 3rd = 38 points, 4th = 25 points, 5th = 16 points, sixth = 10 points.]</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-399512110244727902011-02-22T11:10:00.000-08:002011-03-01T22:02:05.092-08:00The New BagpipeLessons.com 30 Day Practice Challenge for March 2011!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=G7XKMSFGJPC2E" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8vH-6SoAv9COr5vgHkOLSV2Ee36NmrwsXGADT0Qh0_RoVqydCP98noO8kIfPxSMFiZpmLDUOxC6RJd8o5bgDWLJnK6ikFEbVT_OU3LFRSrWnkLPNsgKiNbttPPxDefWse5uN/s320/jori-pipes-hands-30-day-201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Last year, over 200 pipers from around the world joined together for the first <b>BagpipeLessons.com 30 Day Practice Challenge</b>. With the simple commitment to <i>practice every day for 30 days<b></b></i>, we discovered how dedicated, sustained practice routine can lead to big breakthroughs. Together, with beginners and world-class competitors and pipers from all levels in between, we shared practice tips, inspiration, and encouragement!<br />
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I'm thrilled to announce a new expanded and improved <b>30 Day Practice Challenge for March 2011</b>. On March 1, we'll begin a month of fun and focus filled with educational tips, sheet music for tunes and exercises, mp3s, audio recordings, videos, live call-in question and answer sessions, and much, much more!<br />
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Each day you'll receive an email with your daily challenge and your specific focus for the day along with tips for staying excited and motivated to keep practicing. You'll have the opportunity to discuss your personal successes by sharing video and audio files with the group.<br />
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Whether your goal is to get more comfortable with the basics, to get ready for upcoming competitions, or simply to get more enjoyment and fulfillment from your piping... <i>Sign up today!</i> The <b>30 Day Practice Challenge</b> is a fun way to make some real progress towards your piping goals.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Help us spread the word! After you sign up, if you get three friends to join the <b>30 Day Practice Challenge</b>, I'll refund your entire sign up fee and you can take part for free!</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Traditional in-person piping workshops and summer schools are fun, but they can cost hundreds of dollars with time-consuming travel, costly tuition, and room and board expenses. With the <b>BagpipeLessons.com 30 Day Practice Challenge</b> you can complete your daily practice challenges at a time and place that is convenient for your schedule and lifestyle.<br />
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Some topics we will cover during the <b>30 Day Practice Challenge</b>:<br />
<ul><li>Technique</li>
<li>Tuning</li>
<li>Sight reading</li>
<li>Setting goals</li>
<li>Expression and phrasing</li>
<li>How to practice effectively</li>
<li>Metronomes</li>
<li>Performing</li>
<li>Tune types and idioms</li>
<li>Memorization</li>
<li>Blowing steady</li>
<li>Getting ready for competition</li>
<li>Setting goals</li>
<li>Learning tunes quickly</li>
<li>Tracking your progress</li>
<li>Identifying common mistakes</li>
<li>Selecting and making adjustments to chanter reeds</li>
<li>Doublings, grips, taorluaths, D throws, and birls</li>
<li>Self-recording</li>
<li>Listening</li>
<li>Identifying your strengths and weaknesses</li>
<li>Making a secret hit list</li>
<li>The myth of talent</li>
<li>Making time for practice</li>
<li>Keeping practice fun</li>
<li>Picking the right tunes</li>
<li>Making your pipes easy to play</li>
<li>Piobaireachd</li>
<li>How to be the perfect pipe band player</li>
<li>Expressing strathspeys</li>
<li>...and more!</li>
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Do you have specific topics or skill areas would you like to see covered in the <b>30 Day Practice Challenge</b>? When you sign up, I'll send you a brief Pre-Challenge Questionnaire where you can share your suggestions and we'll make sure that your topics are included.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I founded <a href="http://bagpipelessons.com/">BagpipeLessons.com</a> in 1999 and I've enjoyed teaching the pipes to students of all ability levels from around the world. I've always enjoyed using exciting, new technologies to bring the best traditional bagpipe teaching methods to pipers around the world. I'm very excited about this new<b> 30 Day Practice Challenge</b>.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Jori Chisholm</div><div style="text-align: left;">Founder and Chief Instructor</div><div style="text-align: left;">BagpipeLessons.com</div></div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-2145245402189619702011-02-19T14:50:00.000-08:002011-02-21T09:38:16.537-08:00Latest Online Competition Results (Updated)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hCs-3j47E6K3e0YAOb4otEWUjX8nLT8AThFtarPAKdwEPLa5Z_TAISSr10cSgjjrVsUgBs2Zhh08LDhe5wmBjtA3NBVS-YuNF2bNLLrgzwXDLZVeZqFOOXWFkB8WfjIW5IPz/s1600/Trophy.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hCs-3j47E6K3e0YAOb4otEWUjX8nLT8AThFtarPAKdwEPLa5Z_TAISSr10cSgjjrVsUgBs2Zhh08LDhe5wmBjtA3NBVS-YuNF2bNLLrgzwXDLZVeZqFOOXWFkB8WfjIW5IPz/s320/Trophy.png" width="256" /></a></div>Here are the latest results from the <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition</a>. The list of prizewinners and the number of competitors are listed below. The judge's comments sheets have been individually emailed to each competitor. <br />
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The overall winners and prizes for Best Background and Best Dress & Deportment will be announced shortly! <br />
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<b>Event 03 - Grade 5 Slow Air </b><br />
1. George Low - USA<br />
2. Russell Prewitt - USA<br />
3. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland<br />
4. John Bergen - Canada<br />
5. Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland<br />
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Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
9 competitors<br />
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George Low's winning Grade 5 Slow Air:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EPmJqQbXmSQ?hd=1" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 05 - Grade 4 2/4 March </b><br />
1. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
2. John Campbell - Wales<br />
3. Carraig New - USA<br />
4. Matthias Kuehn - Switzerland<br />
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Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
7 competitors<br />
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Bill Urquhart's winning Grade 4 2/4 March:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xQ4WnwJQc1c?hd=1" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 08 - Grade 3 Strathspey & Reel</b><br />
1. Ramsey Blissex - USA<br />
2. Kevin McSwiggan - USA<br />
3. Colleen Poe - USA<br />
4. Gwendolen Rowe - USA<br />
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Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
6 competitors<br />
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Ramsey Blissex's winning Grade 3 Strathspey & Reel:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X9Tgyya8o6k?hd=1" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 11 - Grade 1 March, Strathspey & Reel<br />
</b>1. Kirk Brunson<br />
2. Graham Thompson<br />
3. David MacNeil<br />
4. William Woods<br />
5. Graeme McCombe<br />
6. Ryan Morrison<br />
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Judge: Alan Bevan<br />
11 competitors<br />
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Kirk Brunson's winning Grade 1 March, Strathspey & Reel:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1e_kDhbtiPA?hd=1" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-24560477926148263122011-02-15T15:42:00.000-08:002011-02-15T21:54:45.055-08:00More Online Competition Results!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxux1c3LKBqnADo-rNICdQcECyQOAkT91NKQyExXPCpO56AceYWHx3LeFnhoYdbhdmzxeL4-BppR-2DvSrBkMQA0hw3pz7fJN-GLj75vXLAQm3A7WNCW1m6jQrfnwyVqql8kr/s1600/gold-medal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxux1c3LKBqnADo-rNICdQcECyQOAkT91NKQyExXPCpO56AceYWHx3LeFnhoYdbhdmzxeL4-BppR-2DvSrBkMQA0hw3pz7fJN-GLj75vXLAQm3A7WNCW1m6jQrfnwyVqql8kr/s320/gold-medal.jpg" width="189" /></a></div>Here's the second batch of results are in for the first-ever <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition</a>. With these new results, two-thirds of the results are out. The list of prizewinners and the number of competitors are listed below. The judge's comments sheets have been individually emailed to each competitor.<br />
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<b>Event 01 - Beginner Slow Air (practice chanter)</b><br />
1. Frederick Arnold - Canada<br />
2. John Hanlon - Scotland<br />
3. John Taylor - USA<br />
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Judge: James MacHattie<br />
3 competitors<br />
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<b>Event 04 - Grade 5 2/4 March</b><br />
1. Karen Webb - Australia<br />
2. George Low - USA<br />
3. Russell Prewitt - USA<br />
4. Guido Riedemann - Germany<br />
5. Kuno Zimmermann - Switzerland<br />
6. Brian Pack - USA<br />
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Judge: James MacHattie<br />
7 competitors<br />
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Karen Webb's winning Grade 5 2/4 March:<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_NN_siGFe6M?hd=1" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 06 - Grade 4 Strathspey & Reel</b><br />
1. Bill Urquhart - USA<br />
2. Henrik Idoff Hornhaver - Denmark<br />
3. Carraig New - USA<br />
4. John Campbell - Wales<br />
5. Alexander Radionov - Russia<br />
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Judge: James MacHattie<br />
5 competitors<br />
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Bill Urquhart's winning Grade 4 Strathspey & Reel:<br />
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<b>Event 10 - Grade 2 Jig</b><br />
1. Ernesto Góngora Acosta - Mexico<br />
2. Nicola Sharp - Australia<br />
3. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
4. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
5. Miranda Boath - Australia<br />
6. Jonathan McIntyre - Australia<br />
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Judge: James MacHattie<br />
9 competitors<br />
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Nicola Sharp was runner up in the Grade 2 Jig:<br />
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The final batch of results should be out this week, including the overall winners in each grade and some special prizes for Best Dress & Deportment and also for Best Background!Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-17453407818952130402011-02-14T10:18:00.000-08:002011-02-14T13:12:38.912-08:00The First Results Are In!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Rd-p_qGnkQnsb0I5Wca5ZbZumwodvaVr1JiwaWj_sg_DZ93yQYLx6DIFUCkwXv1Jr77bM8BnnYp_orEhfLK0oMrWHeobjWqElRBPwJnTw3xJw-u9F85LsmmaYn_bg_z_dQTI/s1600/trophy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Rd-p_qGnkQnsb0I5Wca5ZbZumwodvaVr1JiwaWj_sg_DZ93yQYLx6DIFUCkwXv1Jr77bM8BnnYp_orEhfLK0oMrWHeobjWqElRBPwJnTw3xJw-u9F85LsmmaYn_bg_z_dQTI/s320/trophy.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><br />
The first batch of results are in for the first-ever <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition</a>. The list of prizewinners and the number of competitors are listed below. The judge's comments sheets have been individually emailed to each competitor.<br />
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When all of the results are in, we'll be announcing the overall winner in each grade and also some special prizes for Best Dress & Deportment and also for Best Background! Also, we'll be asking some of the prizewinners fo permission to post their videos for everyone to see.<br />
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Congrats to everyone who participated -- not only the prizewinners but to everyone who joined this first-ever historic event. Thanks to the judges and the competitors and stay tuned for more results as they come in!<br />
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<b>Event 02 - Beginner March (practice chanter)</b><br />
1. Frederick Arnold - Canada<br />
2. John Hanlon - Scotland<br />
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Judge: Andrew P. Hayes<br />
2 competitors<br />
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<b>Event 07 – Grade 3 2/4 March</b><br />
1. Colleen Poe - USA<br />
2. Kevin McSwiggan - USA<br />
3. Ramsey Blissex - USA<br />
4. Irene Alcántara - Mexico<br />
5. Victor Serrano - Mexico<br />
6. David Hester - USA<br />
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Judge: Andrew P. Hayes<br />
7 competitors<br />
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Colleen Poe's winning Grade 3 2/4 March:<br />
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/e4FnCajDxUA?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 09 – Grade 2 March, Strathspey & Reel</b><br />
1. Andrew Yu - Hong Kong<br />
2. Claus Reiss - Denmark<br />
3. Andrew Donlon - USA<br />
4. Ernesto Góngora Acosta - Mexico<br />
5. Kyle Banta - Canada<br />
6. Nicola Sharp - Australia<br />
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Judge: Andrew P. Hayes<br />
9 competitors<br />
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Andrew Yu's winning Grade 2 MSR:<br />
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XXmncMNwcew?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<b>Event 12 – Grade 1 Jig</b><br />
1. David MacNeil - Canada<br />
2. Graeme McCombe - Canada<br />
3. Graham Thompson - USA<br />
4. Ryan Morrison - USA<br />
5. Ross Wilson - Canada<br />
6. William Woods - USA<br />
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Judge: Andrew P. Hayes<br />
11 competitors<br />
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David MacNeil's winning Grade 1 Jig:<br />
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="330" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-rm1E25Nt_o?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765144.post-68197722651433242912011-02-04T15:41:00.000-08:002011-02-04T15:46:27.074-08:00Online Piping Competition Update: Judging Begins!Thanks to all the pipers who entered and submitted their recordings for the first-ever <a href="http://bagpipelessons.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-ever-online-piping-competition.html">BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition</a>! We received entries from six continents (any pipers from Antarctica?) and a great turnout for all 13 events.<br />
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</div><div>The recordings have been compiled and have been handed out to our esteemed adjudicators:<br />
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<ul><li>Andrew P. Hayes of Ottawa, Canada - Inverness Gold Medal Winner 2010</li>
<li>Alan Bevan of Abbotstford, Canada - Inverness Gold Medal Winner 2008</li>
<li>James MacHattie of Prince Edward Island, Canada - Canadian Gold Medal Winner and Director of Piping at Canada's world-famous <a href="http://www.collegeofpiping.com/facultystaff.php">College of Piping</a>.</li>
</ul><div>In a few days we have the results compiled and the results will be posted and the comments sheets and prizes will be emailed to the competitors.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Thanks to the judges and all of the competitors! Stay tuned!</div><div><br />
</div><div>In the meantime, please help us improve future competitions by filling out our <a href="http://goo.gl/gg7vr">Post-Online Competition Satisfaction Survey</a>. </div>Jori Chisholmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14924664491918143470noreply@blogger.com0