Bruce Knight Memorial Piobaireachd Competition

07/04/2024

BKM2024 Heather McFarlane happily receiving the Novice Piobaireachd trophy from VIPC President Gord Po***ck.

09/03/2024

09/03/2024

BKM2024 Former Winners: Alex Dougall playing Lament for Ronald McDonald of Morar.

05/03/2024

BKM2024 Former Winners: Kevin Dougan played The Old Sword.

05/03/2024

The Bruce Knight Memorial piobaireachd competition was held as planned at the Bay Street Armouries in Victoria on March 2. This was the first year that the Vancouver Island Pipers Club organized the event and it was a real success.
There were 2 entries in the Novice class, 3 in the Nontraditional class, 8 in the Open Amateur and 4 in the Former Winners, with the bonus People's Choice awarded to the audience's favorite performer.
All players did their very best, and left feeling inspired to continue pursuing their lifelong learning of piobaireachd. A big thanks to everyone in attendance!

04/03/2024

The beautiful shiny Western Academy of Pipe Music (WAPM) P/M James Watt Piobaireachd trophy was generously donated to the Western Academy of Pipe Music by Peter Rolstad, and has been used as the prize for the BKM Former Winners event since 2016. Peter Rolstad and Glenn Barrie won it prior to this, as part of WAPM.
Winners:
2016 Kevin Dougan
2017 Kevin Dougan
2020 Cecily Grant
2024 Kyle Barrie

04/03/2024

The McBride Piobaireachd trophy was generously donated to the Bruce Knight Memorial competition in 2017 as the prize for the Novice event.
Winners:
2017 Ailsa Wilson
2020
2024 Heather McFarlane

04/03/2024

This is the coveted Bruce Knight Memorial Open Amateur Piobaireachd trophy which players have been vying for since 2008. In 2016 a separate event for Former Winners was introduced, so a player can only win this beauty once.
Winners:
2008 Cecily Grant
2009 Cecily Grant
2010 Tim Erdmer
2011 Cecily Grant
2012 Kevin Dougan
2013 Kevin Dougan
2014 Cecily Grant
2015 Cecily Grant
2016 Alexander Dougall
2017 Tamara Cameron
2020 Kyle Barrie
2024 Jack Martin

14/12/2023

After rather a long (and quiet) pause, I am happy to announce some great news! The Vancouver Island Pipers Club has agreed to take over management of the Bruce Knight Memorial Piobaireachd Competition
ANNNNDDDD!!!!!
They have set a date for the next BKM: MARCH 2, 2024
ANNNNDDDD!!!! They've got Ann Gray coming to judge, which will be excellent.

So you better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout...
But you better start practicing!

18/02/2023

Okay, more treats! This is Bruce Gandy, playing the ground of his brand new piobaireachd "Skye, of Mount Vernon Washington" in honour of the incomparable Skye Richendrfer. As Bruce explained, he wanted to compose a tune that wasn't too technical so it could be played by all players...

Which brings me to the next point: we are planning the next Bruce Knight Memorial Piobaireachd Competition in conjunction with Vancouver Island Pipers Club for next fall!!!!!!!
So have a close listen and see if this lovely tune will be your competition choice. And if you ask nicely, Bruce Gandy Music might even send you the music. Enjoy!

31/01/2022

There's a piobaireachd seminar heading your way!

Next Saturday Feb 5 at 0900 PST James Barrie will be presenting various aspects of the Cameron style of piobaireachd playing for the BC Pipers Association. Registration is free for BCPA and affiliate members, and only $10 for everyone else.
https://www.bcpipers.org/2022/01/bcpa-weekend-seminar-with-jim-barrie-cameron-style-piobaireachd/
Don't miss this rare chance to hear from the foremost authority of this style of playing!

BCPA Weekend Seminar with Jim Barrie: Cameron Style Piobaireachd by BCPA Communications • 01/31/2022 Join piper and composer Jim Barrie on February 5, 2022 for the next BCPA Saturday seminar on the Cameron-style of piobaireachd. Jim was taught the Cameron-style by his father, William Barrie, who...