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May 22, 1999 - SFU Finishes Second at the European Championships in Ayr
Many thanks to Robert MacNeil for the phone call.
The contest ended only a couple of hours ago. Gusty wind, spitting rain.
1st Shotts 6pts
2nd SFU 7 pts
3rd Scottish Power 18pts (ensemble pref.)
4th Strathclyde Police 18pts
5th Field Marshal Montgomery 20 pts
6th MacNaughton Vale of Atholl 24 pts
SFU - 1st & 3rd in piping, 2nd in drumming, and 1st in
ensemble
Shotts - 1st & 2nd in piping, 1st in drumming, and 2nd in
ensemble.
Piping judges: Harry Stevenson, Bob Shepherd
Drumming judge John MacGinnes
Enemble Judge Malcolm MacKenzie
Party time..
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Arpil 23, 1999 Washington Pipers' Association Mini-Gathering Results:
Another great day in Medina (just outside Seattle):
Chanter (7 in class)
1 - Heather Sharpe
2 - Emerson Dodge
3 - Connor Marvin
Grade 4 - under 18 (4 in class)
1 - Daniel Smith
2 - Micah Babinski
3 - Sen MacDonald
Grade 4 - over 18 (13 in class)
1 - Kerry Ragain
2 - Jim Guthrie
3 - Ian Tully
4 Ernie Geiger
Grade 3 (8 in class)
1 - Elizabeth Dunsire
2 - Bill McAfee
3 - Emerson McNallie
Grade 2 (4 in class)
1 - Neil Hubbard
2 - David Guthrie
3 - Seth Walker
Grade 1 (she was all alone)
Alison Dunsire
Side Drum (2 in class)
1 - Stephen Farrell
Tenor Drum (2 in class)
1 - Merry McNallie
Many thanks (again) to Coleen Popochock for providing me with the list of results.
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April 17, 1999 - Ft. Collins Indoor results:
Contest held on 4/17/1999. Results courtesy of Betsy Ott:
Piping
Grade II
Piobaireachd - Judge: R. Mason
Number of competitors: 2
1 - Don Machen, 2 - Molly McLean
Hornpipe/Jig - Judge: N. Gillette
Number of competitors: 2
1 - Molly McLean, 2- Don Machen
MSR - Judge: N. Gillette
Number of competitors: 2
1 - Don Machen, 2 - Molly McLean
Grade III
Piobaireachd - Judge: R. Mason
Number of competitors: 8
1 - Kelly Willard, 2 - Elaine Hoffman, 3 - Virginia Franklin, 4 -
Alex Neilson, 5 - Ian McCollum
2/4 March - Judge: D. Machen
Number of competitors: 8
1 - Kelly Willard, 2 - Justin Duran, 3 - Virginia Franklin, 4 -
Elaine Hoffman, 5 - Ricardo Villa
6/8 March - Judge: N. Gillette
Number of competitors: 7
1 - Justin Duran, 2 - Kelly Willard, 3 - Virginia Franklin, 4 -
Elaine Hoffman, 5 - Ricardo Villa
Grade IV
Piobaireachd, ground - Judge: D. Machen
Number of competitors: 9
1 - Patrick Cronkhite, 2 - Tamara Trudeau, 3 - Adam Wicklund, 4 -
Matt McDaniel, 5 - Albert Valletta
Slow March - Judge: C. Crowley
Number of competitors: 14
1 - Patrick Cronkhite, 2 - Chris Veeneman, 3 - Evan Runnerstrum,
4 - Dale Baker, 5 - Adam Wicklund
2/4 March - Judge: N. Gillette
Number of competitors: 14
1 - Tamara Trudeau, 2 - Patrick Cronkhite, 3 - Evan Runnerstrum,
4 - Eddy Miller, 5 - Matt McDaniel
Drumming
Grade III
Snare Drum - Judge: D. Marshall
Number of competitors: 5
1 - Katie Neilson, 2 - Jennifer Johnson, 3 - Patrick Elliott, 4 -
Breanna Hosea, 5 - Greg Elliott
Grade II
Tenor - Judge: D. Marshall
Number of competitors: 2
1 - Deb Cowan, 2 - Kathleen Hancock
LOCAL OPTION:
Grade V Practice Chanter - Judge: M. McLean
Number of competitors: 7
1 - Galen Priest, 2 - Orion Henderson, 3 - James MacMillan, 4 -
Jacob Todd, 5 - Rod Strouse
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April 4, 1999 B.C. Pipers' Association - 67th Annual Gathering - Solo Results
Many thanks to Robert MacNeil for getting these complete results to me:
PIPING:
| Beginner
(on Chanter) March 1. Colin Lee 2. Stuart Aumonier 3. Laura Rose 4. Ian Killick 5. Robin Reid |
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| Grade 4A 2/4
March
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Slow Air 1. Brianne Young 2. Bradley Queen 3. Blair Stewart 4. Kirsten Mossington 5. Blake Anderson |
Aggregate: Bradley Queen |
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| Grade 4B 2/4
March |
Slow Air 1. Ian Tully 2. Michael McLeod 3. Skye McLeod 4. Robb Scott 5. Sarah MacNeil |
Aggregate: Ian Tully, Cole Griffiths, Skye McLeod | |
| Grade 3 2/4
March |
Strathspey & Reel 1. Robert Abel 2. Andrew Lee 3. Justin Leroux 4. Simon Pitches 5. Michael Jones 6. Magnus McLeod |
Piobaireachd (Ground and one
Variation) 1. Katie Mackay 2. Will Beattie 3. Michael Jones 4. Andrew Lee 5. Justin Leroux |
Aggregate: Andrew Lee |
| Grade 2 March,
Strathspey & Reel |
Piobaireachd 1. Angela Beckett 2. Iain Bullis 3. Seth Walker 4. Tyrone Heade |
Jig 1. Jessica Harder 2. Seth Walker 3. Ian Wallace 4. Ian Nelson 5. Nicole Braconnier 6. Tyler Milne |
Aggregate: Angela Beckett |
| Grade 1 Piobaireachd |
Jig 1. J. Decker Forrest 2. Kylie MacKintosh 3. Kevin D. MacDonald 4. Alex Galloway 5. Kirstin Ridout 6. Rob Bruce |
March, Strathspey & Reel 1. J. Decker Forrest 2. Kylie MacKintosh 3. Kevin D. MacDonald 4. Sharon All 5. Neil MacPherson 6. Brian May |
Aggregate: J. Decker Forrest Winner of trip to George Sheriff Memorial competition: J. Decker Forrest |
| Adult 2/4
March |
Slow Air 1. Rorri McBlane 2. Diana-Jo Rex 3. Robert E. Skelly |
Aggregate: Diana-Jo Rex, Rorri McBlane | |
| Professional
Piobaireachd |
Jigs 1. Michael Grey 2. James MacHattie 3. Alan Bevan 4. Ian Whitelaw |
March, Strathspey & Reel 1. Alan Bevan 2. Michael Grey 3. Ian Whitelaw 4. Ann Gray |
Aggregate: Michael Grey Winner
of trip to Scotland to compete at Oban, Inverness or
London |
| Medley (non-aggregate) 1. Alan Bevan 2. Michael Grey 3. Colin Clansey |
Most Promising Piper: Bradley Queen
DRUMMING
| Beginner
(on Drum Pad) March (BCPA Massed Bands Settings) 1. Christa Renneberg 2. Rayna Watson 3. Jamie Dunlop
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| Grade 4 2/4
March |
6/8 March 1. Holly Tawse 2. Alexander Munro 3. Shannon Hutchinson 4. Christopher Hutchinson |
Aggregate: Alexander Munro |
| Grade 3 2/4
March |
6/8 March 1. Mandy Barrie 2. Doug Hansford 3. Cary Bird |
Aggregate: Mandy Barrie |
| Grade 2 March,
Strathspey & Reel |
Hornpipe & Jig 1. Carly Coulson 2. Russell Dingle 3. Josh Reid |
Aggregate: Carly Coulson |
| Grade 1 March,
Strathspey & Reel |
Hornpipe & Jig 1. Scott Cable 2. Tennille Brown 3. Rick Caines |
Aggregate: Cameron Bullis, Tennille Brown, Scott Cable |
| Professional
March, Strathspey & Reel |
Hornpipe & Jig 1. J. Reid Maxwell 2. Duncan Millar 3. James P. Troy |
Aggregate: J. Reid Maxwell |
Most Promising Drummer: Kristopher Reaville
TENOR DRUMMING
Grade 1
March, Strathspey & Reel
1. Andrew Bullis
2. Mary Bruce
3. Alison Frye
Most Points (all solo competitors): J. Decker Forrest
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April 4, 1999 B.C. Pipers' Association - 67th Annual Gathering - Mini-band Results
Medley for all bands.
| Grade 4 - 6 mini-bands competing 1 - Robert Malcom Memorial Pipe Band 2 - Oregon Pipers' Society Junior Pipe Band 3 - Chilliwack & District Pipe Band Best Drum Corps: White Spot |
Grade 3 - 5 mini - bands competing 1 - Robert Malcom Memorial Pipe Band (B) 2 - Robert Malcom Memorial Pipe Band (A) 3 - Triumph Street Pipe Band Best Drum Corps: Robert Malcolm Memorial "A" |
| Grade 2 - 4 mini-bands competing 1 - Alameda County (California) Pipe Band 2 - Robert Malcom Memorial Pipe Band 3 - Maple Ridge Pipe Band Best Drum Corps: Robert Malcolm Memorial Senior |
Grade 1 - 3 mini-bands competing 1 - Simon Fraser University Pipe Band (A) 2 - Abbotsford Police Pipe Band 3 - Simon Fraser University Pipe Band (B) Best Drum Corps: Simon Fraser University "A" |
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Mar 28, 1999 - Monterey Games Band Competition Information announced:
Monterey Scottish / Irish Festival
Roddy Mackay - Games Coordinator
956 Via Verde
Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940
(408) 899-3864
Fax (408) 899-7907 E-Mail brigadoon@redshift.com
Attention Pipe Major or Band Manager:
The Monterey Games Committee is organizing the 32nd Annual Scottish/Irish Festival and Highland Games. The Games will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 24th & 25th 1999 at the Monterey Fairgrounds.
We will offer band competitions, Saturday (The Medley) and Sunday (The MSR). Prize money schedule for each contest is as follows:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Grade IV | $400 | $300 | $200 |
| Grade III | $500 | $400 | $300 |
| Grade II | $600 | $500 | $400 |
This will be an invitational band contest. For further information please call or write to Roddy Mackay at the address below as soon as possible.
Travel Assistance for invited bands will be based on miles
traveled to Monterey.
Less than 100 miles $300.00
101 to 300 miles $500.00
Over 300 miles $600.00
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March 20, 1999 - Washington Pipers' Association - Mini Gathering
A very enjoyable day with the WPA, in Medina (Seattle area). Results from their March Mini Gathering, all piping events.
(March unless noted otherwise):
Chanter (9 competitors)
1 - Janus Pflager
2 - Heather Sharpe
3 - Joel Kearns
Grade 4 - Under 18 (6 competitors)
1 - Emerson McNalie
2 - Daniel Smith
3 - Sean MacDonald
Grade 4 - Over 18 (14 competitors)
1 - Jim Guthrie
2 - Douglas Serrill
3 - Kerry Ragain
4 - Shannon Farrell
Grade 3 (8 competitors)
1 - Drew Dodge
2 - Paul Mueller
3 - Jonathan Farrell
Grade 2 - Jig & Hornpipe ( 8 competitors)
1 - Ian Nelson
2 - Neil Hubbard
3 - Chris Thompson
Grade 1 - Piobaireachd (she was all alone)
Alison Dunsire
Judge for all eventes was Colin Gemmell
Many thanks to Coleen Popochock, who provided me a written copy of the results. (I am responsible for errors in spelling)
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Mar 14/99 - BCPA Knock-Outs Finals:
Following the Annual Dinner of the BC Pipers' Association last night, James MacHattie of the SFU Pipe Band won his first BC Pipers Knockout Final Saturday night besting Alan Bevan (second place), Graham Davidson and Alan Walters in front of a crowd of over 270 people. In addition to the Davey Moore Memorial trophy, James won a trip to compete in a major Ontario competition.
Andre Tessier, also of SFU, won the Drumming Knockout Final over Gregor Merry.
(Many thanks to Robert MacNeil for this information)
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Mar 2/99 Arizon Games Band Results:
Grade IV
1: High Desert P+D
2: Misty Isle
3: Spirit of Scotland
Grade III
1: Mesa Caledonian PB
2: City of Sacramento PB
3: Cameron Highlanders
from Kevin MacHeffner
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