The Oban Times, 12 June, 1920 The Piobaireachd Society’s Music 5 June, 1920 Sir,–In your issue 29th May, “Ceol Mor” stated that on perusal he finds “The King’s Taxes” in Glen’s book perfect in every respect, and no doubt he states what he believes to be correct, but others think differently. Musicians inform me that […]
Author: Alan Armstrong
OT: 5 June 1920 – John Grant “The Highland Bagpipe” [Article]
The Oban Times, 5 June, 1920 The Highland Bagpipe What use would the organ be in time of war? How could the piano be utilised on the march to victory? Would the timid notes of the heart turn the tide of battle in the hour of Danger, or lead our Highland armies onto brave deeds? […]
OT: 29 May 1920 – Young Piper [“The Piobaireachd Society’s Music”]
The Oban Times, 29 May, 1920 [The Piobaireachd Society’s Music] 15 May, 1920 Sir,–in reply to your correspondence Mr. MacLennan, I here produce what the advertisement referred to did say:– “Junior competition, 1920.–Competitors in the Junior Competition will be required to submit a list of four tunes selected from the following:– The King’s Taxes My […]
OT: 29 May 1920 – Piob Mor “The MacCrimmons”
The Oban Times, 29 May, 1920 The MacCrimmons 20 May, 1920 Sir,–As a reader interested in the celebrated MacCrimmon pipers, the writer would be grateful if anyone could give through the medium of your paper any further authentic information regarding them. The following points have come to the writer’s knowledge, that is:– Patrick “Mor” MacCrimmon, […]
OT: 29 May 1920 – Ceol Mor “The Piobaireachd Society’s Music”
The Oban Times, 29 May, 1920 The Piobaireachd Society’s Music Edinburgh, 20 May, 1920 Sir, Mr. MacLennan has dated with reference to the tune “King’s Taxes” that a setting of it is to be found in David Glen’s collection, and that the competitor must play it, with its errors of pitch, duration and accent, as […]
OT: 22 May 1920 – Dunvegan [“The Piobaireachd Society’s Music”]
The Oban Times, 22 May, 1920 [The Piobaireachd Society’s Music] 18 May, 1920 Sir,–I am particularly anxious that Mr. MacLennan should answer my question. He has praised the 1920 tunes for the senior competition published by the Music Committee very highly, but again I ask him where in the length and breadth of Scotland can […]
OT: 22 May 1920 – Loch Sloy “The Piobaireachd Society’s Music”
The Oban Times, 22 May, 1920 The Piobaireachd Society’s Music Brolas, 8 May, 1920 Sir,–In adhering to all I have already said upon the above subject, I further add, for the benefit of “Dunvegan,” that when the opportunity was given me of examining copies of this year’s tunes, I could not but express myself as […]
OT: 15 May 1920 – Ian MacLennan “The Piobaireachd Society’s Music”
The Oban Times, 15 May, 1920 The Piobaireachd Society’s Music Edinburgh, 10 May, 1920 Sir,–Will “Dunvegan” please give his name and address, estate where he learned the science of music? Did he ever hear John Ban or Mackay play? What does he object to in this edition of the Society’s book? With regard to “Young […]
OT: 8 May 1920 – Young Piper [“The Piobaireachd Society’s Music”]
The Oban Times, 8 May, 1920 [The Piobaireachd Society’s Music] 1 May, 1920 Sir,–Your correspondent “Loch Sloy” is rather premature in his advice. The tunes chosen by the Piobaireachd Society for young pipers is a mere side issue. When it comes to the point, I can learn them as well as “Loch Sloy” or any […]
OT: 8 May 1920 – Dunvegan “The Piobaireachd Society’s Music”
The Oban Times, 8 May, 1920 The Piobaireachd Society’s Music 3 May, 1920 Sir,–”Loch Sloy” attempt to turn my question to Mr. MacLennan into an “attack against one who expressed his complete satisfaction with the tunes passed through by the Music Committee for this year’s competition.” Why should your correspondent agree with the criticism as […]
