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The Blog Log          To Purchase all CD's and Subscription Get Them Now!
eLessons on CD
The Captain's Corner has published Bagpipe Lessons on CD for the years 2006, 2007 2008 and 2009. Each CD consists of a complete year's tuition on a weekly schedule - written notes, music, drills and audio for each lesson. Pricing averages $1/week as each CD can be ordered for $52(CAD) plus $5. All CD's come cased with an index for easy lesson retrieval. To order yours now, click on the CD image to the right.
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Who would find these lessons of value? All teachers, pipe majors - all students from beginner to advanced... anyone interested in becoming a better player.
Designed by Willie McCallum and Stuart McCallum
  November 11, 2010
Today is November 11, 2010. I have my father-in-law, Lloyd, a veteran of WWII, in my thoughts. His health is failing him, but nevertheless, he keeps his spirits high. He writes some of the most loving poetry imaginable... about family and friends and of course, events in his long life. God bless him for that. And I reflect back on what Remembrance Day is all about, I see Lloyd reminiscing about his brother who was lost over the English Channel when his Spitfire failed to return from a mission some 65 years ago.... all part of the family fabric. Memorials now exist in France and Canada for both these brave souls - one still with us. Yes, November 11 each year has meaning!
October 20, 2010 The Cruise - It's On Again! February 14 - Valentine's Week For a free brochure and details, please contact Captain Bob Horner at
Highlands & Islands Travel
Our 7 day cruise of the Caribbean allows us time in the sun, lots of great food served in the most gracious atmosphere in the dining room, superb wines and great friendship with piping and drumming workshops on our days at sea. We will visit 4 islands - the Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and a small private island in the Caribbean, called Half Moon Cay. Needless to say, the pics tell the story.
Our Cruise Ship - ms Eurodam, Holland American Enjoying a cool planter's punch overlooking Half Moon Cay
The Beach at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas You talk about fine dining - surf (salmon) and surf!
Participants at dinner in the formal dining room
The outdoor hot tub on the Lido deck
Wine steward Ricardo, with my new favorite cab! The Admiral - all smiles on the sun deck!
A rainbow over St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Couldn't escape the Captain's Corner in St. Thomas
The saltwater pool and bar at Jimmy Buffett's Margareetaville , Grand Turk, BWI This cruise was so successful in 2009, that the 2011 version is set for Valentine's Week, February 14, 2011. The Captain's Corner wishes to hear from you if interested. The prices are at an all time best and the scheduling is flexible enough to accommodate the best time of year for all, so please email the Captain with all ideas.
We're Setting Sail !
For a free brochure and details, please contact Captain Bob Horner at
Highlands & Islands Travel
Winter Storm 2010
Gold Medal Champion  Andrew Lee(left), receiving Gold medal from R. G. Hardie's Alastair Dunn Listen to Andrew playing The Big Spree Silver Medal Champion  Brian MacKenzie, Seattle, Washington Playing The Lament for Mary MacLeod Ceol Beag Champion  James P. Troy receiving the Henderson Medal from Jim Moore, owner of Henderson's Imports Listen to Jamie's winning Light Music Performance The 2009 George Sherriff Memorial Competition The 14th annual George Sherriff Memorial was held in Hamilton, ON on Saturday, November 21, 2009. As always, the crew of volunteers spearheaded by event organizer Bob Worrall did a splendid job, bringing professionalism to this major amateur event - great ambience in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church - superb playing and listening conditions with a concert-like atmosphere The enthusiastic audience was treated to light music and piobaireachd by 10 performers from as far away as Hong Kong, Oregon, Washington State, New Jersey, Maine and Texas. Ontario and Nova Scotia pipers represented Canada. The panel of adjudicators represented the best in competitive and musical experience. Jack Lee from Surrey, BC; Reay MacKay from Orillia, ON; Stuart Liddell from Inverary, Scotland.
With wins in the 6/8 March and Piobaireachd events, the overall winner went to Richard Gillies of Portland, Oregon. while winner of the MSR was Houston, Texas resident, Anthony Masterson.
Richard Gillies Anthony Masterson Listen to Richard Gillies' winning Piobaireachd The MacLeod's Salute Listen to Richard Gillies' winning 6/8 marches Cameron MacFadyen and The Heights of Casino Listen to Anthony Masterson's winning MSR Pipe Major Willie MacLean, The Doune of Invernochty and The Blackberry Bush
The day was filled with many other excellent performances. In my opinion, the standard was as high as ever, thus making the task of adjudicating quite daunting. I congratulate the judges on selecting Liz Dunsire's A Flame of Wrath for Squinting Patrick, second in the piobaireachd event.
Perhaps the best sounding bagpipe of all belonged to Thomas Harrington of Glenholme, Nova Scotia. A rich harmonic blend of chanter and drones resonated throughout his MacKay's Banner and for this he was rewarded with third prize in the piobaireachd.
The 2008 Champion, Bobby Durning from Milltown, NJ was not to be denied. A fourth in the piobaireachd, third in the 6/8 march and a second in the MSR secured him second place overall. Listen to his MSR, The Knightswood Ceilidh, Caber Feidh and Broadford Bay.
One of the pleasant surprises of the evening was the presentation of the George Sherriff Memorial trophy and banner to Richard Gillies. The presenters were Jamie Sherriff, grandson of George and his son, Tyler (great grandson)
Pipes Donated by McCallum Bagpipes, Kilmarnock, Scotland
Drawing the unenviable position of playing first on in the first contest fell to Glenn Walpole of Tiverton, Ontario. For his initial performance in the Sherriff, he played an excellent selection of 6/8 marches early in the morning. His "John MacColl's Farewell to the Scottish Horse and Dr. Ross's 50th Welcome to the Argyllshire Gathering" gained him the fourth place nod in the 6/8 march contest.
Fifth place in the piobaireachd went to Brendan Culver making his debut at the Sherriff. He acquitted himself well with the Lament for the Viscount of Dundee. If there was a prize for preparation in the tuning room for your performance on stage, Brendan would most assuredly take top honours. He presented himself to the judges with pipes in tune, a small play down and then right into the Viscount... most impressive. And finally, the Captain's Corner award for teacher of the year - unanimous selection by the committee! It must go to Bruce Gandy with three students in the Sherriff - Richard Gillies (The Champion), Thomas Harrington and Chris Lee (Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong). Congratulations Bruce on setting high standards and to your students for attaining them!
Bruce Gandy and Andrew Berthoff, Editor, PD Online
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