Category: Solo Competition News

Rob Roy Champion Supreme!

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The Rob Roy Pipe Band Gr. 2 and soloists attended the annual PPBSO Champion Supreme Highland Ball in Brantford, Ontario held November 5, 2011. Rob Roy Pipe Band won the Champion Supreme award for Grade 2 Pipe Band as well as many solo Champion Supreme awards. The band performed a short set of tunes including [...]

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November 2, 2011 – PPBSO Highland Ball 2011

The official PPBSO Champion Supreme results have been posted. Rob Roy soloists did very well indeed! Congratulations to all soloists on their competition participation this season. The fun doesn’t stop there. The Rob Roy Pipe Band (Grade 2) have won the PPBSO Champion Supreme for Pipe Band Grade 2! Congratulations again to all band members [...]

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Rob Roy Pipe Band Grade 2 Place 3rd at New Hampshire Highland Games

Rob Roy Pipe Band at the New Hampshire Highland Games

September 17, 2011 – Rob Roy Pipe Band (Gr. 2) and Highland Dancers attended the New Hampshire Highland Games in the beautiful town of Lincoln, NH.  The weather was picture perfect and the facilities were in top form despite extensive damage to the main bridge and some primary highways.  Major repairs were made in time [...]

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July 29, 2011 – Rob Roy Drummers win at Maxville Solo Competitions

Drumming Champions - Maxville 2011

Sophia Attwells (left) and Catherine Cairns (right) won their respective drumming competitions Rob Roy Drummers won their respective competitions at the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville on Saturday.  Catherine Cairns (Grade 5) and Sophia Attwells (Grade 4) each won first place in their snare drumming events.  Congratulations to both competitors!

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Rob Roy Results – Kincardine Highland Games

Rob Roy Gr2 marching to the competition circle

Rob Roy Gr2 marching to the competition circle July 4, 2011 – Amid a very hot, humid and sunny day, Rob Roy soloists and both Pipe Bands, Grade 5 and Grade 2, attended for a very respectable showing. Despite many unanticipated mis-haps, intentional or otherwise, a good day was had in the end. Thanks to [...]

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Rob Roy Results – Embro Highland Games

July 4, 2011 – Rob Roy Results – Embro Highland Games The Embro Highland Games which take place July 1, was very well attended amid clear skies and a beautiful sun. Only Rob Roy soloists attended this event. Grade 5 Piping March – Kaj Sullivan 2nd Place Grade 3 Piping SR – Ryan Kavanagh 2nd [...]

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Rob Roy Solo Results for Georgetown

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June 11, 2011 – Georgetown, Ontario – It was another successful day for Rob Roy members competing in the solo piping and drumming events at the Georgetown Highland Games. Rob Roy continues to bring home the prizes demonstrating the talent in the organization and the strength of our teaching program.   Piping: Senior Amateur Piobaireachd [...]

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Professional & Amateur Drummers of the Day

Amateur Drummer of the Day

June 11, 2011 – Georgetown, Ontario – Rob Roy Lead Drummer Scott Nicholson won Professional Drummer of the Day at the Georgetown Highland Games with a first place finish in the MSR solo event and a second place in the Hornpipe & Jig solo event.     Rob Roy member and drumming instructor Iain Bell [...]

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Spring Concert 2011

May 24, 2011 – Kingston, Ontario – The Rob Roy organization will have an end of term Spring Concert in which our students and senior players and dancers will show case their talents. Please Join us! Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011 Venue: KCVI Auditorium Time: 7:30pm Tickets: $10/adult, $5 children under 12 Tickets can be [...]

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Volunteers Needed for Kingston Scottish Festival

Kingston, Ontario – May 17, 2011 – We rely on volunteers to make the Kingston Scottish Festival a successful event. Many people have already donated their time and there are a few more positions to fill. If you are interested in helping out for a couple of hours on May 28, 2011 please contact Leslie [...]

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