Nicol - Brown Amateur Invitational

Admission is free at all events during the Nicol-Brown weekend, thanks to the EUSPBA and other generous sponsors and volunteers. Your donations are always welcome!

Solo Piping Recital by Dr. Jack Taylor,
Bruce Gandy, and Eric Ouellette

Friday, October 7, 2011 - 7:00 to 9:00 pm

World-class piping by Dr. Jack Taylor (Aboyne, Scotland), Bruce Gandy (Halifax, Nova Scotia) and Eric Ouellette (Coventry, Connecticut). The evening will be a benefit for the Nicol-Brown Amateur Invitational Competition, and a welcoming reception for the competitors.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
10 N. Main Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
www.standrewsalbany.org

The 2011 Nicol-Brown Contest

Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Ten of the finest Amateur pipers from across North America were selected to play in an elite invitational contest with three events: 6/8 Marches, Piobaireachd and MSR. The contest is dedicated annually to the memory of Robert U. Brown and Robert B. Nicol.

Dr. Jack Taylor from Aboyne, Scotland and Bruce Gandy from Halifax, Nova Scotia judged the 2011 contests. Eric Ouellette had the privilege of sharing the bench with them as an unofficial apprentice judge.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
10 N. Main Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
www.standrewsalbany.org

 

Celebration Dinner

Holiday Inn at 205 Wolf Road, Albany 12205
7:30 private cash bar with an assortment of beverages
8:30 dinner by reservation

Master Class and EUSPBA Judges’ Seminar

The Celtic Hall
430 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205

 

Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 10:00 am to noon

Master Class

Nicol-Brown competitors were given the privilege of receiving instruction from Dr. Jack Taylor, President of the Piobaireachd Society, and the members of the EUSPBA judging panel were encouraged to observe this master class. Topics included musical expression, technique, and improving musicianship toward the professional level of piping. All pipers were welcome to sit in on the morning session of this advanced class.

Sunday, October 9, 2011 - Noon to 3:00 pm

EUSPBA Judges’ Seminar

Members of the EUSPBA Judging Panel were encouraged to attend a follow-up session with Dr. Jack Taylor, who led a discussion on the art of judging piping.
Contact Music Board Chair, June Hanley: June.Hanley@hdrinc.com.