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Band Videos on YouTube
The Band currently has a number of videos on
the popular video hosting site YouTube. Rather than post links
for each video the link below will take you to the YouTube search
results for 'Johnstone Pipe Band'.
View the videos here.
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Contest Results Summary 2007
Champion of Champion Final Placings
Novice Juvenile (Overall band) - Finished 10th with 3 points
Novice Juvenile (Drum Core) - Unplaced
Grade 3A (Overall Band) - JPB finished 2nd with 16 points (Tied for 1st)
Grade 3A (Drum Core) - JPB finished 4th with 14 points (Tied for 3rd)
Cowal Championships 2007, Dunoon - 25/08/07
Novice Juvenile - Novice Juvenile were 9th
Grade 3A Competition - JPB came 4th
Rothesay Highland Games - 18/08/07
Novice Juvenile - Novice Juvenile came 5th
Juvenile - Novice Juvenile came 4th
Grade 3 Competition - JPB adults came 2nd
World Championships 2007, Glasgow - 11/08/07
Novice Juvenile - Novice Juvenile were 7th
Grade 3A Competition - JPB came 9th
Dundonald Highland Games - 04/08/07
Grade 4 Competition - Novice Juvenile came 1st
Grade 3 Competition - JPB adults came 1st, Novice Juvenile came 7th
Grade 2 Competition - JPB came 3rd
European Championships 2007, Inverness - 28/07/07
Novice Juvenile - Novice Juvenile were 6th (Ensemble Preference)
Grade 3A Competition - JPB came 2nd
Loch Lomond Highland Games - 14/07/07
Nov/Juv Competition - Novice Juvenile came 1st
Grade 3 Competition - JPB adults came 1st, Novice Juvenile came 5th
Grade 2 Competition - JPB came 2nd
British Championships 2007, Ballymena - 23/06/07
Novice Juvenile - Novice Juvenile were out of the prize list in 8th
Grade 3A Competition - JPB came 5th
Bearsden Highland Games - 09/06/07
Nov/Juv Competition - Novice Juvenile came 2nd
Juv Competition - Novice Juvenile came 2nd
Grade 3 Competition - JPB came 1st
Grade 3 Competition (MSR) - JPB came 1st
Grade 2 Competition (Selection) - JPB came 3rd
Shotts Highland Games - 02/06/07
Nov/Juv Competition - Novice Juvenile came 3rd
Juv Competition - Novice Juvenile came 2nd
Grade 3 Competition - JPB came 1st and won Best Drum Core
Grade 2 Competition (MSR) - JPB came 4th
Grade 2 Competition (Selection) - JPB came 6th
Bathgate Highland Games - 26/05/07
Novice Juvenile - Novice Juvenile came 2nd
Grade 3 Competition - JPB came 3rd
Scottish Championships 2007, Dumbarton - 19/05/07
Novice Juvenile - Novice Juvenile came 5th in the final
Grade 3A Competition - JPB came 1st (Scottish Champions 2007)
Gourock Highland Games - 13/05/07
Nov/Juv Competition - Novice Juvenile came 6th
Juv Competition - Novice Juvenile came 6th
Grade 3 Competition (Selection) - JPB came 5th and won Best Drum Core
Grade 3 Competition (MSR) - JPB came 1st and won Best Drum Core
Grade 2 Competition - JPB came 5th
Mull of Kintyre - 05/05/07
Grade 4 Competition - Novice Juvenile came 4th
Grade 3 Competition - JPB came 2nd
Grade 2 Competition - JPB came 7th
Annan Indoor Competition - 31/03/07
Grade 4 Competition - Novice Juvenile came 3rd
Grade 3 Competition - JPB came 2nd
Grade 2 Competition - JPB came 3rd
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Piping Live 2007
The opening night launch concert taking place on 24th May aims to
showcase the piping talent that will be on display during the festival
itself, and whet you appetite for the events to come!
The show features the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland performing
their new show “Outside the Circle” which is the concert
title.
This promises to be an exciting new show featuring the best of Scottish
youth piping and drumming. Pipe band Music but performed in a
spectacular way!
This concert also features Breabach whose innovative celtic style,
blending double bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, song and Scottish stepdance
led to them being nominated for ‘Best Up and Coming Act’ at
the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2006.
The other act for this great show are TNT - The New Tradition. They are
‘boy band’ of the piping world! This amazing young group
recently won the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections 2007
and they plan to release their debut album later this year.
The Concert will be held at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 24th May 2007 at 7.15 pm.
Tickets are £15 adult and £10 Concession. They are available from the
SEC Xtra Piping Hotline - 0141 564 4242
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Box Office - 0141 353 8000
or online at www.secxtra.com
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Strathclyde Police Pipe Band - Junior
Solo Piping
Competition - Strathclyde Police Pipe Band - Junior Solo Piping
Competition Venue - Smithycroft Secondary School, Glasgow
Date - Sat 25th February 07
Strathclyde Police Pipe Band - Junior Solo Piping Competition
This was the Strathclyde Police Pipe Band's first Junior Solo Piping
Competition.
Under 12 Years - Chanter
JPB were represented by Ross MacKay, Josh Fraser and Rory MacKenzie,
but they were not placed in the prizes from a field of 18.
Under 14 Years - Novice Bagpipe - March
JPB were represented by Scott Wood, Karis McKechnie & Adam Loutit,
with Scott finishing second from a field of 25.
Under 18 Years - March and Strathspey & Reel
JPB were represented by Keith Bowes, Steven Birney, Craig McInnes and
Alistair Paterson, with Keith taking 2nd place in both the March and
Strathspey and Reel Competition's from a field of 50.
Under 18 Years - Jig
JPB were represented by Keith Bowes, Steven Birney, Craig McInnes and
Alistair Paterson, with Keith taking 1st place in from a field of 48.
Under 18 Years- Piobaireachd
JPB was represented by Keith Bowes, but was not placed in the prizes,
from a field of 35.
Overall Under 18 Champion - Keith Bowes
Congratulations to Keith and all the entrants from JPB!
Picture here
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Ayr Central Burns Week
The Ayr Central Shopping Centre celebrated the life of Robert Burns
with a series of festivities includng a performance by our very own
Johnstone Pipe Band.
More information can be found on their website http://www.ayrcentral.com
Weber Shandwick have been kind enough to provide us with pictures from the event
which can be viewed here.
Weber Shandwick perform public relations duties for Ayr Central and their website is http://www.webershandwick.co.uk
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RSPBA Certification Awards
The Johnstone Pipe Band is proud to announce that 11 of it's members
have sucessfully completed the RSPBA Elementary Course and were
presented with their certificates on Sunday the 3rd of December
2006. Congratulations to:
Steven A Birney
Keith James Bowes
Callum Robert Jardine
Scott Johnston
Craig McCance
Gordon McCance
Craig McInnes
Karis McKechnie
Alistair Ian Paterson
Euan Paterson
Lorna AB White
Further Congratulions go to Euan Paterson and Keith James Bowes who
also completed their Intermediate Courses at the same time.
Group picture here
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Christmas Bowling Day Out
The band is having a day out at the bowling for the kids and all those
adults who are still young at heart. 13.30 Saturday 16th of
December at AMF Bowling, Elliot Street, Glasgow.
http://www.amfbowling.co.uk/
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Craigmount Solos
Chanter contest
Scott Wood 1st
Robert Lawless 5th
Gordon McCance, qualified for the final, no final prize
Keith Bowes Jnr 1st MSR, 3rd Piobearchd, 1st overall
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The Graeme Johnston Memorial Juvenile
Solo Piping Competition -
Results
Saturday 25th November 2006
Venue - RSPBA Headquarters, Washington Street, Glasgow
Johnstone Pipe Band was represented in the following competitions by the
following pipers;
Competition 1 - March, Strathspey & Reel (14 yrs and Under)
Gordon McCance
Scott Johnston
Adam Loutit
No prizes for our guys in this one.
Competition 2 - March, Strathspey & Reel (15 yrs to 18 yrs)
Steven Birney
Calum Jardine
Alistair Paterson
Craig McInnes
Andrew Clark
Keith Bowes Jnr
Keith came 5th in this competition.
Competition 3 - PM Willie Ferguson Contest
This competition brought 10 pipers (2 each from the Glasgow & West
of
Scotland Branch, North of Scotland Branch, Dundee, Perth & Angus
Branch,
Lothian & Borders Branch and Ayr, Dumfries & Galloway Branch).
Keith Bowes Jnr representing Glasgow & West of Scotland, came 4th
overall in
this competition.
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Cowal Championships -
Results
Both bands qualified to make it through to the finals. The Novice
band were just out of the prize list with 7th while the Adult band got
3rd overall.
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Rothesay Highland Games -
Results
The Novice band got 1st in their own grade and 4th in Juvenile.
The Adult band got 2nd in Grade 4 and 2nd in Grade 3.
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Glasgow (World
Championships)
The Novice band got 5th overall.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to John and Trisha Docherty on the birth of baby Sean
who was born on the 10th of July 2006.
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Dundonald Highland Games -
Results
Both bands were competing against each other in Grade 4. The kids
got 1st and the adults got 3rd. Oops.
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Bearsden Highland Games -
Results
Novice Juvenile - 3rd
Grade 4 - 2nd
Juvenile - 3rd
Grade 3 - 4th
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Shotts Highland Games -
Results
Novice Juvenile - 3rd
Grade 4 - 3rd
Juvenile - 4th
Please note that we doubled up on each prize because the results were
the same for open and confined.
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Bathgate Highland Games -
Results
Both bands back in the prizes at the Bathgate Highland Games with the
Novice band 4th and the Adult band Second.
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Dumbarton (Scottish
Championship)
The Novice band was awarded 4th place in the first championship of the
year.
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More Prizes at Dunbar
With pale blue skies and through freezing cold winds the Johnstone
Novice Juvenile section picked up their first ever win after just two
outings. Looking hopeful for the Scottish Championships next week
in Dumbarton.
The Novice band also picked up 4th in Juvenile while the adult section
were just out the prize list with 5th in Grade 4.
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In the Prizes at Gourock
Both bands managed to get into the prizes on their first outing at the
Gourock Highland Games on Sunday, the Adult band got fourth in Grade 4
and while the Novice didn't get a prize in their own grade they got
third in Juvenile.
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Young Musicians hit right
note with
punters
From the the Paisley Daily Express, Friday 5th May 2006, you can visit
their site here
Punters at a Renfrewshire bookmakers had that winning feeling as they
gave their support to a special event which coined in cash for talented
young musicians. Visitors to the Ladbrokes shop in Linwood took
part in a Scottish theme day, with manager Alison Lamont laying on
shortbread snacks and other treats.
The event was staged to raise funds for the Johnstone Pipe Band and
musical entertainment was provided by Alison's 15 year old son Stuart,
who is a member of the group's new junior section, along with his pal
Sean Cumine, 15, and Pipe Sergeant Alan McGeoch. A number of
raffles were held during the day, which raised a total of £75 for the
band. This cash will go towards the cost of kitting out the
younger members in smart Highland dress.
Alison said: "The afternoon went very well and the shop was much busier
than usual. We were pleased to raise £75 in just a few
hours." Bosses at Ladbrokes also gave the pipe band a free £50
bet but, sadly for them, their luck was out. Alison added: "The
band were delighted to try their luck with a free bet but,
unfortunately, they didn't pick a winner."
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Sponsorship
The Bands funds have been boosted thanks to another years sponsorship
from BAA, although it has been scaled down from previous years.
As usual the band will be playing at the Youth Games in Scotstoun and
the Airports Fun day.
The Adult Band has also been awarded £2700 from the lottery while we're
still waiting to find out about the Novice bands application.
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Ceilidh Update
The overall profit from the Ceilidh was £1600 so well done to everyone
involved.
The band would like to thank the non-members who helped with the
sandwiches, all the dancers who took part and of course Donnie and
John. The Next Ceilidh has already been planned for the 2nd of
September.
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Christmas Break
The band has now stopped for it's Christmas break. The Juvenile band
will resume practices on the 11th of January, while the adults are back
on the 12th.
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Bowling Day
For the bands Christmas day/night out the Juvenile band will be going
to the Bowling in Paisley on Saturday the 10th of December, meeting at
1.30pm with the lanes booked from 2.00 to 3.00. Adults are
perfectly welcome to join them. Please contact Alan to confirm
your place.
The adults will also be going out for a sociable drink in Paisley
afterwards.
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Band Annual General Meeting
The band will be holding it's AGM on Wednesday the 7th of December,
kick off is at 8.00 pm.
Membership forms detailing equipment will be distributed, please
remember to check your details.
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New Photos Added
Three new pages have been added to the photos section for the Worlds
2004, Scottish Championships 2005 and Bearsden Highland Games 2005 with
more on the way. Remember, if you have any photos you want to see
on the site, contact the webmaster.
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Members Page Updated
The Band Members page should now be up to date and is divided by
Adult/Juvenile. Any errors, omissions or mis-spellings should be
notified to the webmaster.
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JPB
forms it's own Juvenile section
Due to strong numbers the band has been divided into two sections, an
adult band and a juvenile band. They will both compete with the
adults in grade 4 and the juvenile's in Novice but they will also be
able to function as a combined band as and when required for public
functions. Both bands are always looking for new members so if
you're interested please contact the Pipe Major.
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JPB Website gets new
Webmaster
After
more than two years away from the band piper David Pentland has
rejoined and has offered to take over as webmaster in order to keep the
site updated. If any one has any suggestions, requests or
comments please feel free to get in touch.
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Band Ceilidh
The
Band hosted it's second successful Ceilidh of the year on the 30th of
September with over £1000 raised for the bands funds. The Band
would like to thanks all the helpers who worled very hard to make sure
the night was a success.
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Johnstone's
Young Pipers are in the Prizes Saturday
16th November 2002
Johnstone's young pipers were
well mentioned in the Scottish Pipers Association Annual Amateur
Juvenile Competition today at Glasgow Academy. Results below.....and well done to
the youngsters!
In the B Grade
Keith Bowes - Overall Winner 1st March
2nd Strathspey & Reel
4th Piobaireachd
Erin
Ward 2nd
March
1st Strathspey & Reel
In the A Grade Mairi
Ward 3rd March
3rd Strathspey & Reel
3rd Piobaireachd
2nd Jig
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Frankie
Miller Tribute Recording
The
band took part in the recording of a tribute CD to the legendary
Glasgow born blues singer who is fighting his way back to health after
a devastating brain haemorrhage in 1994. The band's contribution to the
CD was to perform during a recording of the song 'Caledonia' on which
the lead vocals were performed by Fish. Frankie and his partner Annette
were there during the recording and it was a pleasure meeting them, and
also working with everyone else in the studio. The band would like
to wish everyone involved in the Frankie Miller Tribute the best of
luck to its success.
The band's session went very well and the CD will be released to
coincide with the tribute concert on 7th September - see below. Many
thanks to all who took part in the recording.
Details
of the session timings and other artists who took part in the Caledonia
recording on Saturday 27 April
2002 are given below. Fish,
SAHB, Brian
Robertson, Billy Rankin BC,
K Mc, Johnstone Pipe Band, BBC Scotland Strings and Sunshine
Choir
1000 - 1200 BBC Scotland Strings www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/bbcsso
1200 - 1400 Johnstone Pipe Band www.jpb.org.uk 1400
- 1700 Rhythm section, lead guitar (BC Voice-Over)
1700 – 1800 Fish Lead Vocals www.the-company.com
1800 - 1900 Sunshine Choir
1900 - End Extras & First Mix
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Frankie
Miller Tribute Night
The
band took part in the tribute concert at the Barrowland Ballroom in
Glasgow on Saturday 7th September. This entailed performing during a
stage change and joining everyone on stage for the Caledonia finale
which finally took place at 2:15am! Backstage passes were available for
all band members which gave us the chance to rub shoulders with many of
the other artists including the main man himself, Frankie Miller.
Click here
for photos.
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| Web Awards 2000 |
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Viewers of Bob
Dunsire's Bagpipe Web Directory nominated the JPB site for 'Web Site of the Week' in May
2000 and the site later went on to win 'Web Site of the Year'
putting it into Bob's Hall of Fame for the year 2000.
Here's what Bob had to say about our site:
"Even with my slow Internet connection this is a great web site, and
worth the wait. This Scottish Grade 3 band's web site has nearly all
the 'special effects' you'll find in any piping site (frames,
mouseover, thumbnails), and they are well done indeed. Excellent
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