There are a variety of solo classes to cater for all levels including beginner, intermediate, open and “seasoned” (older players). Playing with other instruments, duets, pipe and song and new composition categories also have a place on this day where the focus is on participation and enjoyment rather than the competitive aspects. Inevitably, as there are prizes, there have to be rules which follow below. Please check carefully the time limits and criteria for the class(es) you intend to enter.
Entry forms will be available online in the month prior to the event for pre-entry. The competition is open to non members. Non players and others are encourage to attend as audience members.
Full details of the classes in the competition, of general rules and of class-specific rule are available here
LBPS Annual Competition – Saturday 27th March 2021
We are pleased to announce the results of this year's annual competition, held via Zoom:
RESULTS OF THE LBPS ANNUAL COMPETITION 2021
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SEASONED PIPERS CLASS (Judge: Lee Moore) |
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1st |
Pete Stewart |
Wo Betyd Thy Wearie Bodie (Skene, MS, 1615) An Old Man Is a Bed of Bones (Playford 1651 arr Stewart) I Am a Silly Old Man (Balcarres MS as ‘Gin the kirk would let me be 1695) |
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2nd |
John Kelly |
Mary Scott the Flower of Yarrow Linkcumdoddie |
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3rd |
Jody Lynch |
Teddy o Neill (Air) The Clare jig and The Nora Crionna hornpipe The Wonky Table |
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INTERMEDIATE CLASS (Judge: Iain MacInnes) |
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1st |
Alexander Sime-Scott |
The Rock and the Wee Pickle Tow, Lassie Gae Milk on My Cow Hill |
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2nd |
Ruari Black |
The Rose of Allendale / Knucklehead Johnny the Tree Wrecker |
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3rd |
Caroline Barden |
Wee Totum Fogg Pawkie Adam Glen |
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PIPE AND SONG CLASS (Judge: Iain MacInnes) |
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1st |
Ian Crane |
Tha Mi Sgith |
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2nd |
Pete Stewart |
The Ballad of Jock Elliot |
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SCOTTISH SMALL PIPES CLASS (Judge: Hamish Moore) |
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1st |
Stuart Letford |
John Anderson My Jo / Jack Latin (from Dixon) Lassies o’ Melrose |
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Joint 2nd |
Norman Macleod |
Dark Lowers the Night (3/4 Retreat), Hacky Honey (9/4 from Dixon, tune #4) |
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John Charles Bauschatz |
Shuidh Mi air Cnocan an t-Siùil A Bhean Ud A-staigh Hì Rì a Bho Horo Hug Gur e an Latha He Mo Leannan, Ho Mo Leannan Clo Mhicllemhiceil |
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3rd |
Bill Bennett |
My Home Town, Scarce of Tatties, Drops of Brandy Aye Walkin O |
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LOWLAND & BORDER PIPES CLASS (Judge: Gordon Mooney) |
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1st |
Stuart Letford |
Rowan Tree (arrangement by Mark Stewart, Crieff) The Lasses Bushes Brawly (from Dixon; the first four parts only) Dixon’s Highland Laddie (from Dixon but I shall miss our parts 6 and 7 due to time constraints). |
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2nd |
David Faulkner |
Joyful Days Will Come (David Faulkner) Dorrington Lads (Rook manuscript) |
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3rd |
Ian Crane |
Wat Ye What I Got Late Yestreen Kiss'd Her Under the Coverlet |
Ian Crane Stuart Letford
David Faulkner
Videos of the prize-winning entries and others have now been uploaded onto the LBPS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LowlandBorderPipersSocietyOfficial
LBPS Annual Competition 2020
The LBPS Annual Competition will not be going ahead as planned on Saturday March 28th.
It is with great regret that we have taken this decision as a result of the impact of Coronavirus and in order to protect the safety and wellbeing of our members. We plan to consider future possible dates for this event, but obviously this will depend on the length of time it takes to restore normal activity in the country.
Please keep an eye on our Face Book, Twitter and website for further updates.
