Well here it is, the start of a new year. Now normally you may have noticed if you watch television or read the newspapers, that all have been loading down with "Events of 2010" or some such thing. Fine and good but I know all about what went on last year and now I just want to look forward. So, with that in mind I am picking up again with this blog and will try to keep you all informed and maybe even entrained.However, the later is somewhat subjected and one persons joke is another "eye roller".
We all know what a set of bagpipes look like, at least the type the band plays, the Great Highland Bagpipes (GHP) but there are others types out there with there own shape, style and sound. one such is the Kaba Gaida (Каба Гайда) . It uses a large bag. Single very large drone. A chanter that is larger at the top then it is at the bottom. I can't really describe the sound so I found a youtube.com of 100 Bulgarian bagpipers playing the Kaba Gaida.
For more information on this bag pipe please visit Oliver Seeler's universe of bagpipes
Don't forget this upcoming Thursday January 6th Practice in Rochester. Starting at 6:00pm for beginners, 7:00pm for music on the chanter and 8:00pm to 9:00pm Playing the pipes.
Sunday January 9th. Band practice at the PAL in Manchester starting at 9:30am. Instructors will be there.
Finally, There will be a Board Meeting on January 16th at the Sweeney Post in Manchester at 10:00am. Breakfast will be served.
Live well and make music often
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipes and Drums Band's mission is to play the pipes and drums to the highest skill level possible. A high communal spirit, endless good times, and above all, the joys of achievement are the rewards of hours of dedicated practice.
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