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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last Updated: Friday June 21, 2010
ACPBA CONSTITUTION & STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION NEW!
The constitution and by-laws, the rules and
regulations governing piping, drumming and pipe band competitions adopted by The
Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association in October 1996 have recently been
updated. The Strategic Plan outlining where the ACPBA would like to be in the
coming years has also been updated. Please refer to both documents below
and contact us with any feedback.
ACPBA
Constitution

ACPBA Strategic
Planning Sessions

JOIN THE ATLANTIC CANADA PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION
RENEW YOUR ACPBA MEMBERSHIP NOW!
Being a member of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association (ACPBA) shows your support for piping and drumming in the Atlantic Region. Membership is required to compete and attain champion supreme points in ACPBA sanctioned highland games.
The term of membership in the calendar year in which you join is from January 1st through December 31st. When you join, you will receive the official ACPBA Newsletter, Drum and Drone, for the remainder of that calendar year.
The easiest way to pay for your membership is to fill out the applicable
membership form:
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Pipe Band |
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- E-mail the membership form to
rmacdonald@acpba.ca
or fax the membership form to (902) 445-3764.
- Go to
Paypal.com
- Click on SEND MONEY and
follow the directions.
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The email recipient address to use in Paypal is
rmacdonald@acpba.ca.
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Please make sure you fill in the message block
with a reference to your name or family membership.
Click here for other methods of payment. Memberships will be processed when payment has been received by
the Association.
ACPBA Treasurer
111 Douglas Crescent
Halifax, NS B3M 3B6 |
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UPCOMING ATLANTIC CANADA EVENTS:
| Highland Game |
2010 Games
Date |
Entry Form &
Deadline |
| HCRA Mini Gatherings |
Feb 6, Mar 13,
& Apr 10 |
(Jan 23, Feb 27,
& Mar 27) |
| Antigonish Piobaireachd
Challenge |
June 4 -5 |
(May 28) |
| Moncton Games |
June 19 |
(May 31) |
| Pugwash Highland Games |
July 1 |
(June 15) |
| Antigonish Highland Games |
July 10 - 11 |
(June 11) |
| Halifax Highland Games |
Cancelled for 2010 |
Refer to games website |
| New Brunswick Highland Games |
July 23 - 25 |
(July 16) |
| Glengarry Games (Maxville) |
July 30 - 31 |
Refer to
games website |
| Montreal Highland Games |
Cancelled for 2010 |
Refer to games website |
| New Glasgow Festival of the
Tartans |
August 7 |
(July 24) |
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LEGION PIPE BAND SEARCHING FOR HELP AFTER FIRE DESTROYS HALL
NEW!
Published: June 14, 2010,
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A devastating fire on June 11th that left the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 93
hall a smoldering wreck burnt to the ground has also left the Oromocto Legion
Pipes & Drums without uniforms, drums, carriers and everything stored at the
building in Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Oromocto Legion Pipe Band
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Fire Destroys the Legion |
The fire has already been determined by police to be arson. "The branch is
going to try to rebuild," said Pipe-Major Robert Stobbs. "Any assistance would
be greatly appreciated in helping to rebuild the band."
Anyone interested in helping the band to rebuild may contact Robert Stobbs at
rstobbs@rogers.com

LOOKING TO HIRE PIPING INSTRUCTOR AT THE HALIFAX CITADEL HILL
The
Halifax Citadel,
located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, are looking for an individual for the position
of Bagpipe Instructor/ Historical Interpreter. The ideal candidate would
have extensive experience (at least 10 years) competing at the Grade I band
level OR as a professional soloist; completion of the Instructor's Level
Institute of Piping/Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board Certificate
(Piping) Certificate; and previous experience as an interpreter in the
HCRA's
Military Interpretation program, or, equivalent experience in a similar
living history program.
The Bagpipe Instructor/ Historical Interpreter will be paid from $10.25 to
$14.98 per hour for a 37.5 hour week. The position is seasonal, beginning
immediately and ending in November.
All applications can be sent to Roderick MacLean at
roderick.maclean@regimental.com
GANDY SWEEPS INTO 5TH LIVINGSTONE CHAMPIONSHIP
Hamilton, Ontario – May 8, 2010 – Bruce Gandy of
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, won the aggregate trophy at the 2010 William Livingstone
Sr. Memorial Invitational Solo Piping Competition by taking the first-prize in
both the Piobaireachd and Light Music events.
Click here for the
article and videos of the event on
pipesdrums.com.
BAND RELEASE / TRANSFER FORM
Effective 2010, Band Release/Transfer Forms
will be initiated. The purpose of this form is to ensure a procedure is in place
that will prevent members from leaving one band to move to another jurisdiction
or band without returning their band equipment or clearing their books. The
Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Membership/Treasurer will contact the new band or
association of outstanding equipment or final sign off upon receipt of a
Release/Transfer form.
Please note: It is the responsibility of the band whose member is outstanding in
final clearance to advise the Executive Membership/Treasurer, Rona Mac Donald at
rmacdonald@acpba.ca.
Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association introduces Massed Band
Tune List
In an effort to enhance the massed band
experience for players and our audiences, the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band
Association will adopt a Massed Band List which will be used during ACPBA and
non – ACPBA massed bands performances, parades, concerts and competitions. It is
our intention that bands within the association and outside of the association
will adopt these new tunes in order to expand our playing lists and for the
listening pleasure of audiences. The music has been provided for playing
uniformity. These massed band tunes will be used in 2010.
In addition to this list, a massed band drummer’s fanfare is also being
completed to allow drummers the opportunity to perform at massed band events as
a single unit. The drum fanfare will allow drummers of all levels to
participate. It is hoped to the drummers fanfare will be distributed in time for
use in 2010.
Massed Band Tunes:
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Scotland the Brave / Rowan
Tree (4/4)
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Wings (4/4)
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Atholl Highlanders - 2 parts
/ Bonnie Dundee (6/8)
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Glendaruel Highlanders - 2
parts (6/8)
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Green Hills of Tyrol / When the Battle’s O’er
(3/4)
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Highland Laddie / Brown Haired Maiden
(2/4)
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Barren Rocks of Aden / Mairi’s Wedding
(2/4)
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Amazing Grace (slow march)
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Road to the Isles (slow
march)
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Please click here to download the massed band
tune list sheet music, mp3, and Bagpipe Player (bww) files.
MORE NEWS
Annual General Meeting Passed
Motions (2009) January 1, 2010
Halifax and
Antigonish Games Dates Changed February 5, 2010
Metro Pipers Club & HCRA
Mini-Gatherings February 6, 2010
Metro Pipers Club March 13, 2010
HCRA
Mini-Gatherings April 10, 2010
LA Scots Pick up Elliots, Gandy April
25, 2010
Antigonish Highland Games Date
Change April 26, 2010
Keltic Kitchen May 1, 2010
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WEB ARCHIVES: Chief Steward Rick Crawford’s event
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