July 7th, 2010
Dear Irish Piper’s Club Member,
This is just a reminder that our Annual General Meeting will be held this Sunday (7/11) from 2-5pm.
Rod Margason has volunteered to host this year’s meeting.
The AGM is an important event in which new officers are elected and many club policies are reviewed.
Your attendance and input is invaluable to the greater uilleann piping community so we encourage you to attend.
Rod Margason
4523 Corliss N.
Seattle, WA 98103
206.790.0707
Additionally, lessons will be provided (@1.00pm) for those who inquire beforehand.
Best,
Daniel
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May 31st, 2010
We’re on for Monday May 31 at 5:40. If you’re going to play, please be at the Fountain Lawn Stage before 5:00 so we can tune up and run through the tune changes. Looks like rain, so we’ll meet close by. I’ll bring set lists, but here is what we’re planning…
Hope to see you there! I should be there a little earlier, so if you want to play a few tunes beforehand somewhere give a call.
Cheers,
Rod
cell: 206-633-3651
2010–Folklife Set List
Marches: (2x each)
• O’Sullivan Mor (I won’t be a Nun)
• Shane O’Neill’s
Jigs: (2x each)
• Sean Bui (Yellow Jack)
• Donnybrook Fair
• Fraher’s
Hornpipes: (2x each)
• The Honeysuckle
• The Wexford
Reels: (3x each)
• George White’s Favorite
• Mountain Road
Polkas: (2x each_
• Clog
• The Other Clog
• Mrs. Crowley’s
Reels:
• Merry Blacksmith (2x)
• Kitty’s Gone a Milking (2x)
Extra Set: Hogan’s Favorite (Walsh #96) / Connaughtman’s Rambles (Walsh #14/15 ) / Lark in the Morning (Walsh #3)
More Reels:Boyne Hunt #259 Steam Packet #306 Maid of Mt. Kisco #
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May 6th, 2010
If you came to our last meeting, you know that we ran through a few old standards and talked about adding a few “new” tunes into the mix that has become our standby “go to” list for appearances like Folklife. This year we’re scheduled to play on Monday, May 31 at 5:40.
To that end, here’s a prospective set list and we’ll be assembling to rehearse and learn the sets for the next few weeks. If you’re interested in joining us, come by my place in Wallingfor–Wednesdays anytime after 7:00. We’re usually finished by 9:00, but you are welcome to drop by even if it is just to listen and appreciate the unique sonic spectacle of uilleann pipes played en masse.
The Tunes: (I’ve noted if you can find them in the Walsh book–old version, I’m afraid– will try to dig up notes to post for others–let me know via e-mail if you would like them sooner than later! )
Marches: –O’Sullivan Mor (I won’t be a Nun)–Walsh #407 / Shane O’Neill’s (Walsh #409)
Hornpipes: The Honeysuckle (Creegan found a version & Phil noted in some ornaments)/ The Wexford (Walsh #349)
Jigs: Sean Bui (Yellow Jack) –(Walsh #71) / Donnybrook Fair (Walsh #4) / Fraher’s (Walsh #34)
Extra Set: Hogan’s Favorite (Walsh #96) / Connaughtman’s Rambles (Walsh #14/15 ) / Lark in the Morning (Walsh #3)
Reels:
Merry Blacksmith (Walsh #154) /Kitty’s Gone a Milking (Walsh #305)
George White’s Favorite (Walsh #227) / Mountain Road (any one have the notes?)
Polkas: Clog / The Other Clog / Mrs. Crowley’s (Walsh #387)–The Clogs are from Joe McKenna and I do have a scan of the Notes and can post or send you copy.
Hope you can join us to go over the tunes–please plan to join us on stage for Folklife!
Cheers,
Rod
Tags: NW Folklife Festival
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April 30th, 2010
Please join us for our monthly meeting on Sunday May 16th at 2.00 PM. (not 2nd Sunday because of Mothers’ Day) Lisa and Tom Creegan will be our hosts.
As well as regular business, we will run through the sets of tunes for Folklife.
8726 25th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
206-784-8268
LESSONS: Pipes lessons will be available 1.00 PM to those who register in advance. To register for a lesson or if you have any other questions about the meeting, please contact tomcreegan@lycos.com or 206-784-826
FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL: Following the 2009 hiatus, The Irish Pipers Club will take the stage on Monday May 31st at 5.40 PM on the Fountain Lawn Stage. Congregate nearby at 5.00 to tune up!
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April 6th, 2010
Dear Irish Pipers Cub Member,
Please join us for our monthly meeting this coming Sunday (4/11) at 2.00pm. This month’s meeting will be hosted by Rod Margason
4523 Corliss N.
Seattle, WA 98103
Additionally free lessons on the pipes will be given at 1.00pm to those who register in advance. To register for a lesson or if you have any other questions about the meeting please contact me by email or phone (425.314.8331).
Thank-You,
Daniel Smith
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