Feadán Ór Pipe Band News & Events

Success at Glasgow Lands and Ithaca Scottish Games

2008-07-23

Feadán Ór had another first place and all around success at the Glasgow Lands Scottish Games! We enjoyed a first placing at the Ithaca games as well. We will compete in Syracuse August 9th and hope our winning streak carries us through. A good score sheet from Alasdair Gilles, this last weekend, should keep us motivated!! Many individuals did an outstanding job too. Matt Weasner scored an "above grade level" in grade 3 Glasgow Lands!! Charlie Zettek also took home a first place ribbon at the Ithaca games as well as third place at Glasgow Lands. Mary Taylor (grade 3), took a second and third prize at the Western Massachusetts games and a third at the Ithaca games. Great job everyone!

First Place Parade Finishes

2008-07-04

The Feadán Ór Pipe Band, lead by Pipe Major Charlie Zettek, took first place at the Canandaigua 4th of July Parade. We also enjoyed the first place standing at the Clifton Springs Sulpher Festival. Our calendar is full with area appearances as we move through the summer! Excitement is mounting as we start our competition season starting with the Ithaca Scottish Games, held at the Pine Creek Campground, July 12. We will be competing with bands from New York as well as Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Good luck with the competition season, Feadán Ór!

The Ladies are Making a Move!

2008-03-04

Congratulations are in order for pipers Mary Taylor and Deb Baldwin. Both have been upgraded to Grade 3 by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association for the 2008 season. Solo piping results found Mary and Deb consistently in the prizes this past year which has led to their move to Grade 3. An outstanding accomplishment. Good luck to you both this season.

Christmas Ceilidh Concert Series

2007-11-21

Kick off your Holiday season with a Christmas Ceilidh concert featuring Carols, Songs, Wassails & Dance from the Celtic lands of Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, Cornwall and Galicia. This year’s program includes the Christmas Ceilidh Band (Chuck Boda, Peter Watson, Kevin Angus, Bevin MacRae Coggeshall, Joel Hume, & Dick Bolt) along with dancers from the Kintail School of Scottish Highland Dance. Check the Calendar of Events for specific details about each performance venue.

2007 Web Site Redesign!

2007-02-24

With our band’s “new look” comes a long-awaited web site redesign to reflect the new Leslie tartan. New features include an improved photo album and an RSS 2.0 news-feed so that you can keep up on the latest news from the band!

2006 Proves to be Successful Year for Feadán Ór Soloists

2006-12-08

This year’s competition season has officially ended. Feadán Ór is proud to have several members and students completing the season with solo performance honors in their respective piping and drumming grades. It is no small feat to perform as a soloist and be critiqued by seasoned experts in order to gain insight, validation and assessment. Congratulations to everyone listed on your achievements! Grade 2 Piper
Eric Albert: 9th in the EUSPBA (of 114 solo pipers) Grade 3 Pipers
Wayne Fenton, Van Jackman & Matt Weasner: Honorable Mention Grade 4 Sr. Pipers
Jeff Quartley: Top 25 in the EUSPBA (of 799 solo pipers)
Mary Taylor: Top 30 in the EUSPBA (of 799 solo pipers)
Debra Baldwin & Charlie Zettek: Top 75 in the EUSPBA (of 799 solo pipers) Grade 4 Jr. Piper
Tom Janus (student): Honorable Mention Professional Snare Drummer
Tom Foote: 3rd in the EUSPBA (of 32 solo snare drummers) Grade 4 Sr. Snare Drummers
Ben Ford: 6th in the EUSPBA (of 72 solo snare drummers)
Dan Sherman: 10th in the EUSPBA (of 72 solo snare drummers) Grade 4 Jr. Snare Drummer
Danielle Sherman: Honorable Mention

Christmas Ceilidh Concert in Caledonia

2006-12-08

Kick off your Holiday season with a Christmas Ceilidh concert featuring Carols, Songs, Wassails & Dance from the Celtic lands of Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, Cornwall and Galicia. This free concert starts at 7:30pm and will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, NY (3080 W. Main St - Rt 5) (http://www.cal-mum.com/church/fpchurch.htm). This year’s program includes the Christmas Ceilidh Band (Chuck Boda, Peter Watson, Kevin Angus, Bevin MacRae Coggeshall, Joel Hume, & Dick Bolt) along with dancers from the Kintail School of Scottish Highland Dance. This ceilidh concert is FREE and open to the General Public.

Quartley Earns “Piper of the Day” in NH

2006-09-23

Congratulations to Jeff Quartley who earned “Piper of the Day” honors at the New Hampshire Highland Games held at the Loon Mtn Ski Resort in Lincoln, NH. Jeff garnered the top prize in both his Piobaireachd and March contests. Jeff says he attributes his winning performances to the Hairy Haggis! (We are not sure just what that means.) Drummer Ben Ford earned a first prize in his March contest while pipers Eric Albert and Wayne Fenton also finished in the solo prizes with a 2nd/4th/4th and a 4th/honorable mention respectively.

August Performances (and they are Free)

2006-09-03

Join us in Pumpkin Hook, NY (Farmington Fire Dept on Hook Rd near Allen Padgham Rd) at the “biggest little carnival and parade east of the Mississippi” for the annual Pumpkin Hook Fireman’s Carnival and Parade. Free Performance on Thursday night at 7:00pm and Parade on Friday night at 6:45pm.

Capital District Scottish Games Produces Prizes

2006-09-02

Six players finished in the solo prizes playing amidst some the top talent in the northeast on a humid and windy day at the Altamont Fairgrounds. Congratulations to Mary Taylor and Charlie Zettek taking first place in their respective March contests, Deb Baldwin and Ben Ford sporting second place in their respective March events, third place to Jeff Quartley in his Piobaireachd event, and honorable mention to Eric Albert in his March/Strathspey & Reel event. The Grade 5 ensemble finishes their competitive year ranked 13th of 120 bands in the Eastern United State Pipe Band Association – a great accomplishment!

Soloists Shine (and Sweat) at Glasgowlands, MA

2006-07-15

With temperatures in the 90s and humidity making it feel like 100, soloists kept their cool and brought home several awards from the Glasgowlands Scottish Festival held at the lush Look Park in Florence, MA. Father and daughter team, Dan and Danielle Sherman took first and second in their respective debut drumming contests, while Ben Ford completed the triad with 3rd. Dan also walked away with the Sr. Drummer of the Day award. Jeff Quartley lead the piping honors including a first in the Piobaireachd Ground. Other pipers in the prizes included Eric Albert, Mary Taylor, Matt Weasner, & Charlie Zettek. The Grade 5 ensemble finished fourth of 12 bands competing at the event. Congratulations to all!

Two Opportunities to Cheer On the Competitors

2006-06-24

Join the Feadán Ór’s new Grade 3 ensemble Saturday, June 24th as they kick off their competitive season at the Ohio Scottish Games (Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington, OH.) In their first outing, they will be led onto the field by Pipe Major Eric Albert and Lead Drummer Ben Ford. The ensemble is excited about playing their brand new March/Strathspey/Reel. Come cheer them on! The Grade 5 Ensemble is also competing on June 24th and going after yet another prize, this time at the Western Massachusetts Games (Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, MA.) Good luck to both ensembles.

Prizes abound at Edinboro, PA

2006-05-20

Congratulations to Pipe Major Charlie Zettek, Lead Drummer Dan Sherman and all of the members of the Grade 5 Ensemble. They took the 3rd place overall prize including a 2nd place in Ensemble in their debut outing. There were eight bands in the contest. “We had a great day competing against bands from NY, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Canada. We are looking forward to the Western Massachusetts Games next month.” Individual piping honors also went to Jeff Quartley and Mary Taylor taking 1st and 2nd respectively in their Piobaireachd event. Prizes were also taken by Charlie Zettek, Deb Baldwin and Eric Albert. Cheer on the Grade 5 ensemble in their next contest on June 24th at the Western Mass Games.

Charlie Zettek named as Grade 5 Ensemble Pipe Major

2006-03-13

Feadán Ór is pleased to announced that Charlie Zettek has been named as the Pipe Major for the Grade 5 Ensemble for the 2006 competition season. Charlie is a life long musician and has been a member of Feadán Ór since 1999 playing the pipes and writing original music for the band. 2002 saw the world premier of three of his works at Feadán Ór’s “Bagpipes and Latin Sounds” concert - “Summer’s End” (a triumphal fanfare celebrating the dynamic change of season from summer to autumn), “Feadán Ór Fanfare” (an intricate signature tune for the pipe band), and “Bevin’s Samba” (commissioned for performance with marimba player Bevin Coggeshall and Scottish smallpipes ensemble.) Charlie has also written several competitive marches as well as a tribute to 9/11 entitled “Twin Towers Fanfare”. Charlie also teaches beginner students of the Great Highland Bagpipe. Congratulations to Charlie and good luck to the Grade 5 ensemble in their competitive season. Trivia... Charlie also plays pipe organ and piano, having first played a Hayden concerto with the Boston Pops Orchestra when he was twelve.

2006 Season Upgrades Awarded

2005-12-05

Congratulations to Feadán Ór’s Grade 4 ensemble. They have been upgraded to Grade 3 for the 2006 season by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. The ensemble has had a very successful competition season. They placed in the prizes at every event they entered and finished 4th overall among the fifty four EUSPBA bands. Eric Albert has been selected as Pipe Major and will lead the new Grade 3 Ensemble. Congratulations to Jake Kwiatkowski. Jake has been upgraded to Grade 2 Solo Piper for the 2006 season by the EUSPBA. Jake took prizes at every contest he participated in this year as well as receiving “Above Grade Level” distinction at several events. Feadán Ór looks forward to the 2006 season with it new Grade 3 ensemble, and it’s already successful Grade 5 ensemble!

Celtic Christmas in Caledonia

2005-12-02

Kick off your Holiday season with a fun-filled evening of Carols, Songs, & Wassails from the Celtic lands of Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, & Cornwall on Friday, December 2nd at 7:30pm. This free concert will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, NY (3080 W. Main St - Rt 5) (http://www.cal-mum.com/church/fpchurch.htm). The program features members of the Feadán Ór Pipe Band (Bevin Coggeshall, Chuck Boda, Peter Watson, Kevin Angus) along with Scottish-American Tenor Joel Hume and Fiddler/Harpist Dick Bolt with smallpipes, bouzouki, mandolin, whistles and more. This program is FREE and open to the General Public.

Feadán Ór Ensembles and Soloists Finish in Top Ranks

2005-11-01

With the competition season officially concluded, Feadán Ór is proud to have both competition ensembles and several member soloists finishing the season in the top ranks of their respective grades. Congratulations to all listed on a great season! Feadán Ór Grade 4 Ensemble: 4th in the EUSPBA (of 54 pipe bands)
Feadán Ór Grade 5 Ensemble: 14th in the EUSPBA (of 130 pipe bands)

Feadán Ór in the Prizes at Capitol District Games

2005-09-01

Labor Day weekend means the annual trek to Altamont, NY and the Capitol District Scottish Games where both the Grade 4 and Grade 5 ensembles continued their prizewinning runs. Resplendent in their new Red Leslie kilts and solid gold ties, the Grade 4 ensemble finished 2nd overall at the Northeastern Pipe Band Championship, splitting the piping honors with Catamount Pipe Band from Vermont. The Grade 5 ensemble also took the field in their first performance in complete uniform and new bass drum - they have been a proverbial “rainbow band” in various tartan kilts all season. Led by Mike Ives, the Grade 5 ensemble finished 4th overall in a field of thirteen and sported a second place in drumming. Join Feadán Ór at the New Hampshire Scottish Games on Saturday, 24 September where they will cap their competitive season.

Prizes at Central New York Scottish Games

2005-08-01

Prizes abound for both the Grade 4 and Grade 5 competing ensembles as well as several soloists at the Central New York Games on Saturday, 13 August held in Liverpool, NY. The Grade 5 ensemble placed 3rd overall in a field of nine finishing behind very strong performances by the Buffalo Caledonian Pipe Band and the Schenectady Pipe Band. The Grade 4 placed a very close 2nd overall in a field of four - congratulations to the MacDonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh. Special honors also went to bass drummer Scott VanGrol who won the Amateur Bass Drum competition and Lori Platt who took 2nd in her first sanctioned Amateur Tenor Drum competition. Congratulations are also in order for several young dancers from the Kintail School of Scottish Highland Dance and the Feadán Ór family who placed in their first ever Highland Dance competition: Rachel Foote, Rebecca Foote, Sara Foote, Lydia Owens and Maggie Angus. Veteran dancer Dru Coggeshall also took several prizes.

Grade 4 and Grade 5 Sweep at High Banks!

2005-07-01

Starting the competition season with a bang, both of Feadán Ór’s competing ensembles won their respective contests at the High Banks Celtic Gathering. The Grade 5 ensemble made their debut wearing a veritable rainbow of tartan kilts (see photo) and took first place in piping, ensemble and drumming. The group was led on the field by Pipe Major Mike Ives and Lead Drummer Ben Ford after piper Dave Linder was escorted to his position on the field. Dave is recuperating from a foot injury and was not able to march in with the band. The Grade 4 also had a stellar day taking firsts in piping, drumming and ensemble. Congratulations to both ensembles!

Prizes at the Canadian Pipe Band Championship

2005-06-01

Still wearing the yellow streaked Old MacMillan tartan kilts, Feadán Ór’s Grade 4 ensemble took the 4th Place prize at the Canadian Pipe Band Championship in Hamilton, Ontario. Despite temperatures in the 90s and extremely high humidity the band finished second in ensemble and fourth in piping. The drum section also received excellent comments with special kudos going to the tenors. The band’s next competition (grades 4 and 5) is at the High Banks Celtic Gathering & Scottish Games at Letchworth State Park on Saturday, July 9th. Come cheer us on!

We’re changing our look ...

2005-04-01

This summer we plan to unveil our new uniform. Although we have enjoyed a “uniqueness” with the Old MacMillan tartan we have worn since our inception ten years ago, we thought it was time for an update. Our new partners from Northampton Highland Guard originally choose a sharp, classic uniform to wear. We are taking elements and combining with some Feadán Ór tradition to create our new look. It is centered around the Red Leslie (also known as the Leslie or Duncan clan tartan). It still carries a yellow stripe (much more subdued) in keeping with our link to the gold of the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup golf matches is where Feadán Ór debuted. We will miss the bumblebee jokes!

Pipe Bands Merge in Rochester!

2005-01-01

The Feadán Ór Pipe Band and the Northampton Highland Guard are combining forces and will merge to create one larger pipe band under the Feadán Ór name giving all members greater opportunities to learn, perform and compete with a prize-winning pipe band. With the growth, Feadán Ór will field a new Grade 5 competitive unit for the 2005 season, maintain their already successful Grade 4 competitive unit, and introduce a Grade 3 competitive unit in 2006. The leaders of both pipe bands recognize that this is a truly exciting and unique opportunity for piping and drumming in the Greater Rochester, Genesee Valley, Finger Lakes and Western New York regions providing an exhilarating and rewarding experience for all area pipers and drummers who are looking to focus on education, competition, diverse music and performance. For additional information regarding these opportunities, please contact us. We look forward to an exciting season!

Piper Matt Weasner Gets the “Nod” to Grade 3!

2004-12-07

Congratulations to Matt Weasner on being upgraded to Grade 3 Piper for the 2005 season. Matt was an avid competitor this year finishing 8th overall in the Grade 4 Senior March category and 9th overall in the Grade 4 Senior Piobaireachd category. This is a great accomplishment given the size of the field - this year it was comprised of 768 registered competitors. His prizes included the “Piper of the Day - Gr 4 Sr” honors at the High Banks Celtic Gathering & Scottish Games. Way to go Matt!

Celtic Christmas in Caledonia

2004-12-03

Kick off your Holiday season with a fun-filled evening of Carols, Songs, & Wassails from the Celtic lands of Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, & Cornwall on Friday, December 3rd at 7:30pm. This free concert will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, NY (3080 W. Main St - Rt 5) (http://www.cal-mum.com/church/fpchurch.htm). The program features members of the Feadán Ór Pipe Band (Bevin Coggeshall, Chuck Boda, Peter Watson, Kevin Angus) along with Scottish-American Tenor Joel Hume and Fiddler/Harpist Dick Bolt with smallpipes, bouzouki, mandolin, whistles and more. This program is FREE and open to the General Public.

Jim Malcolm - In Concert Direct from Scotland! Sunday, October 24th.

2004-10-01

This is a must see concert in Rochester - don’t miss it! Jim Malcolm (www.jimmalcolm.com), folksinger and songwriter from Perth, Scotland, will be appearing live in concert on Sunday, October 24th at 3:00pm. The concert will be held at Third Presbyterian Church (www.thirdpresbyterian.org) (corner of East Ave & Meigs St) in Rochester, NY and will include performances by the Third Church Chancel Choir (Peter DuBois - Music Director) and the Feadán Ór Pipe Band. A $5 donation at the door is suggested. The concert will feature the lively music and song of Scotland by each of the performers as well as collaborative performances by Jim Malcolm, Third Church Chancel Choir and Feadán Ór. Folksinger and songwriter Jim Malcolm, from Perth, Scotland, is one of the leading songwriters in the traditional idiom of Scotland and has been dubbed “The new male voice of Scotland” (Radio Scotland). He has five solo recordings to his credit, the most recent a critically acclaimed live recording from his home folk club, Live in Glenfarg. “With his ability to match words with melodies and make the results sound steadfastly authentic, his strong voice and steady hand on guitar, he is a compelling storyteller.” (Dirty Linen, Aug/Sep 2004). “Jim Malcolm is, without any doubt, one of the best singers and most gifted songwriters to be found today on the Scottish folk scene.” (Folkworld, Apr 2004) “Jim Malcolm is quietly, unforcefully, and undeniably stunning!” (Mojo, 2003) This concert is funded in part with funding from the NYS Legislature, the New York State Council on the Arts (www.nysca.org), and the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester (www.artsrochester.org).

Drum Corps Takes Top Prize at High Banks Celtic Gathering

2004-07-01

The Feadán Ór Drum Corps was awarded the “Best Drum Corps” prize in Grade 4 at the High Banks Celtic Gathering & Scottish Games held at Letchworth State Park. This year’s trophy was sponsored by the Games Committee. The corps included two rookie tenor drummers - Mary Beth Amos and Lori Platt - it was their first time out in a competition. “It was exciting ... and to win on our first time out! What’s next!” Congratulations to the Corps.

Feadán Ór Pipe Band to give Recital in Irondequoit

2004-05-01

The Feadán Ór Pipe Band will give a free recital of ensembles and soloists at 8:00pm on Thursday, May 20th at All Saints Episcopal Church in Irondequoit. The recital will immediately follow the Ascension Day Worship which begins at 7:00pm. The recital will feature members performing newly prepared solos for the 2004 season as well as various combinations of pipes and drums in small ensembles. This is rare opportunity for the Rochester area to hear great piping and drumming in a solo setting! All Saints Episcopal Church is located at 759 Winona Blvd in Irondequoit (St Paul Blvd to Chestnut Hill Dr, then right onto Winona Blvd.) The church will be on your left. Click here for map/directions. For additional information about the recital and the Ascension Day Worship call the church office at 585-342-1605.

Feadán Ór Awarded Community Arts Grant

2004-04-01

Feadán Ór was awarded a 2004 Community Arts Grant at a ceremony held February 24th at the Rochester Museum & Science Center. The grant was one of 21 awarded to not for profit organizations. FOPB is very excited about the focus of this year’s grant - a collaborative concert of traditional Scottish folksong and music with premier Scottish Folksinger/Songwriter Jim Malcolm of Perth, Scotland, and the Third Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. Stay tuned to the website for more to come about this spectacular event! The concert is scheduled for Sunday, 24 October at 3:00pm in the sanctuary of Third Presbyterian Church (East & Meigs) Rochester, NY. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. Third Presbyterian Church is fully handicapped accessible. The Community Arts Grant is awarded as part of the Decentralized Grant Program through the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the NYS Legislature.

Feadán Ór Pipe Band to host Benefit Concert in March

2004-03-20

The Feadán Ór Pipe Band will host “An Evening of Celtic Spirit — Concert of Music, Song & Dance” to benefit the Pines of Peace Hospice of Ontario, NY. The concert will take place at the Wayne Senior High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30PM. Joining the pipe band in performance will be Mitzie Collins – hammered dulcimer, Roxanne Ziegler with the Celtic Harp Choir, vocalists Joel Hume and Colleen Ligget, and the Genesee Highland Dancers. Also joining the ensemble will be Chuck Boda and his trio. The Wayne Senior High School is located east of Rochester at 6200 Ontario Center Rd (Rt 350) just south of Rt 104. For Tickets and information: call Cheryl Haak (Pines of Peace, Board President) (315) 524-9159

Ticket Prices: Adult - $7, Children (under 12) - $5
Pre-sale Tickets are available at:

L W Emporium - Ontario - (315) 524-8841
Lagoner Farms - Williamson - (315) 589-4899
Ontario Parks & Recreation Office - (315) 524-7447

Tickets are also available at the door.
For more information on this event, please visit our calendar page.

Piper Jacob Kwiatkowski Gets Upgraded!

2004-01-04

Congratulations to Jacob Kwiatkowski on being upgraded to Grade 3 Piper for the 2004 season. Jacob was successful in 2003 placing in every piping contest he entered. With his playing record “in the bag” and a recommendation from his instructor Andrew Hayes, the regrading committee agreed it was time to move up. Jacob is now working on his new competitive repertoire (including his favorite, piobaireachd) and he is looking forward to competing in 2004. Way to go Jake!

Celtic Christmas in Caledonia

2003-12-05

Join members of the Feadán Ór Pipeband (Bevin Coggeshall, Chuck Boda, Peter Watson, Kevin Angus) along with Scottish-American Tenor Joel Hume and Fiddler/Harpist Dick Bolt for a fun-filled evening of Carols, Songs, Wassails and Stories from the Celtic lands of Scotland, Wales, & Ireland with smallpipes, bouzouki, mandolin, whistles and more. There may even be a few surprises from the Celtic cousins of France, Sicily and Hollywood! This concert is presented as a part of Caledonia’s Hometown Holidays Weekend and is funded in part by a grant from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.

Feadán Ór “Strikes Gold” Again!

2003-08-09

The Feadán Ór Pipeband took first place in the grade 4 band competition at the Central New York Scottish Games in Syracuse, New York. Other prize winners on the day were Eric Albert - Grade 2 Piobaireachd, Chris Thomas - Grade 3 Piobaireachd and Strathspey/Reel, Charlie Zettek - Grade 4 Sr March, Matt Weasner - Grade 4 Sr Piobaireachd and March, Mary Taylor - Grade 4 Sr March, and Jake Kwiatkowski - Grade 4 Jr March.

Feadán Ór “Strikes Gold” at Highbanks Celtic Gathering

2003-08-09

The Feadán Ór Pipeband came in first place for the grade 4 competition at the Highbanks Celtic Gathering, despite uncooperative weather on Saturday. “Practicing in the rain the last two weeks must have been for a reason!” says Pipe Major Kevin Angus of the band’s success. The band placed 1st in piping and was also awarded for being the Best Grade 4 Drum Corps. Other successes throughout the day included the “Piper of the Day” award, won by Jacob Kwiatkowski, and piping student Marjie Adams’ 1st place finish for the Grade 4 Sr. piping March contest.

*Feadán Ór is Scots gaelic for “Chanters of Gold,” and the term for starting up the bagpipes is known as “striking in.”

Piper Jacob Kwiatkowski wins Robert C. Gilchrist Memorial Trophy and Scholarship

2003-05-17

The Feadán Ór Pipeband made its annual pilgrimage to the Colonial Highland Games in Fair Hill Maryland, where they greeted the competition season with typical Scottish weather. As usual, the weather was cold, breezy and damp, on the verge of raining, but this apparently didn’t hold back young piper Jacob Kwiatkowski. Now at the age of 13 years old, Jake won the Robert C. Gilchrist Memorial Trophy and Scholarship by taking first in the Grade 4 Jr. March contest with “above grade level” comments on his score sheet. One of our youngest and oldest members, Jake started taking lessons from Pipe Major Kevin Angus when he was only 5 years old, and has played as an active member of the band since 1998. The trophy and scholarship are awarded each year to the winner of the Amateur Grade 4 Junior piping competition in memory of Robert Gilchrist. The prize is to be used towards a piping school of the winner’s choice.

Feadán Ór Returns to the Stage at the Smith Opera House

2003-03-16

Feadán Ór will be returning once again this year on March 16th to the Smith Opera House in Geneva, New York, where they will participate in "A Celtic Celebration with the Feadán Ór Pipe Band, Mitzie Collins - hammered dulcimer, Roxanne Ziegler - harp, Laurie Hart - fiddle, Drumcliffe School of Irish Dance, The Dady Brothers, The Fort Hill String Band, Feadán Ór Highland Dancers and much more." Benefiting the Ontario-Yates Hospice. For Tickets and information: call (315) 781-5483 or (315) 789-9821
Pre-sale Tickets: Student - $8, Adult - $10, Senior - $8, All tickets are $12 after March 13th
Tickets are available at:

In Geneva - Smith Opera House, Area Records, Martin Music.
In Canandaigua - The Medicine Shoppe.
In Newark - Arcadia Sports and Awards.
In Victor - Mead Square Pharmacy
In Penn Yan - Long’s Cards and Books
Sampler Records Ltd - 585-464-9377

or call: 315-789-9821 ext 4027

Grade 5 Ensemble Kicks Off Season at Edinboro, PA

Join the Feadán Ór Pipe Band on Saturday, May 20th as they kick off the competitive season at the Edinboro Highland Games at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. They will be led onto the field by Pipe Major Charlie Zettek and Lead Drummer Dan Sherman. Both are new to their leadership roles and are enthusiastic about starting the season off with a bang. The ensemble is excited about their new March Medley and look forward to a fun competition. Come cheer them on!

Feadán Ór Pipe Band to Lead Graduates and Faculty at RIT Commencement Convocation on Friday, May 26th.

The Academic Convocation recognizes the accomplishments of graduates from all eight of RIT’s colleges by officially conferring degrees. During the Convocation, the Commencement Speaker will deliver the 2006 Commencement Address and Ph.D. candidates will be hooded. This year’s Commencement Speaker is Dean Kamen - an inventor, entrepreneur, and a tireless advocate for science and technology. He is the founder of DEKA Research & Development Corporation, where he develops internally generated inventions and provides research and development for major corporate clients. He holds hundreds of U.S. and foreign patents that have expanded the frontiers of health care worldwide. His notable inventions include the first wearable insulin pump for diabetics and the INDEPENDENCE® IBOT® Mobility System.

Celtic Christmas in Caledonia

Grade 2 Piper
Eric Albert: 7th in the EUSPBA (of 130 solo pipers) Grade 3 Pipers
Jake Kwiatkowski : 23rd in the EUSPBA (of 286 solo pipers)
Matt Weasner, Wayne Fenton, & Van Jackman: Honorable Mention Grade 4 Sr Pipers
Mary Taylor: Top 50 in the EUSPBA (of 797 solo pipers!)
Jeff Quartley: Top 75 in the EUSPBA (of 797 solo pipers!)
Debra Baldwin & Chuck Boda: Top 125 in the EUSPBA (of 797 solo pipers!) Tenor Drum Novice
Lori Platt: 9th in the EUSPBA (of 42 solo tenor drummers)

Kintail School of Scottish Highland Dance to hold an interest night on Saturday, September 11 at 6:00pm

It’s finally here - the Kintail School of Scottish Highland Dance will be holding an interest and registration night on Saturday, September 11 at 6:00pm to introduce the concepts of Highland Dance, describe the structure of the school, and hold registration for fall sessions. All interested dancers young and old are invited and encouraged to attend this session hosted by the school’s founder and principle instructor Bevin MacRae Coggeshall. Bevin is a champion premier dancer and is certified by the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dance based in Scotland. The interest night will be held at the Dancenter located at 501 W. Commercial St in East Rochester (just off 490 at the East Rochester exit). Scottish desserts will also be served.