Cumann na bPíobairí - Uilleann Pipers

Annual General Meeting this Sunday, July 11

Rod — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:16 +0000

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

IPC Performance at NW Folklife Festival

Rod — Mon, 31 May 2010 17:40:39 +0000

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 #

Getting Ready for Folklife–Tunes to know

Rod — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:40:18 +0000

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

May Monthly Meeting & Folklife Festival

John — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:21:12 +0000

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!

April IPC Meeting this Sunday 4/11

Rod — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:52:24 +0000

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

Next IPC meeting this Sunday March 14

Rod — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:08:24 +0000

Dear Irish Pipers’ Club member,

March’s monthly meeting will be following a slightly different protocol. This month in conjunction with the Irish Heritage Society will be playing at the Centerhouse in Seattle to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. If you play the pipes and would like to join us we are meeting at the Centerhouse at 1.30pm on Sunday the 14^th. The Irish Pipers’ Club takes the stage at 2.00pm. After the concert/recital we will all be heading to McMenamin’s. Listed below are the addresses to both the Centerhouse and Mcmenamin’s. As usual if there are any questions please feel free to contact me (425.314.8331) or Rod Margason (206.790.0707)

The Centerhouse

305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109-4623
(206) 441-8686

www.seattlecenter.com

Menamins Queen Anne
200 Roy St
(between N 2nd Ave & N 3rd Ave)
Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 285-4722

www.mcmenamins.com/

Thank You,

Daniel Smith

IPC Secretary

The Tionol is almost here!

Rod — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:55:53 +0000

Greetings all,

The wild rumpus is about to begin and the last minute adjustments are falling into place. As you know, we traditionally kick off the weekend with a Friday night gathering to welcome all the attendees. This year is no exception and we are once again indebted to Kevin & Laura as hosts for the kick-off festiviites;

For those of you who need to update your files, their place is located at:

3616 Burke Ave. N. (in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle)
That’s 36th and Burke.

We’ll commence the party at around 8:30 and hope to carry on until a fairly indecent hour. (If you’re in town and just waiting around for the party give a call.) Please help out by bringing a ration of beer to share and some food as well, if you can. There will be a number of weary travellers present and we’ll need to revive them and make sure they have the sustenance to power themselves through weekend.

If you’re a local member…

Still a number of tasks that we could use help with. Let me know if you can help out with any of the following:

–If you have any time free on Friday and have access to a car, there may be a few folks who could use a ride in from the airport.
–Also, there may be a few bodies at the party from out of town who could use a bed for the night (nothing fancy, just a place to crash for a few hours and a lift to St. Ben’s)
–Still some tionol shifts to cover if you are willing and relatively able.
–Send out an e-mail invitation to anyone you know who might be interested in the concert. ( We have to lay out a lot of funds to make this all happen and the Saturday night concert is the big fund-raiser for the weekend. Encourage everyone you know, or think you know, to come!)

Let me know via e-mail or phone if you can help out. Looks like it is shaping up to be a great weekend. Looking forward to seeing all of you in person.

Thanks in advance for helping to make it all happen,

Cheers,

Rod
206-633-3651
Cell: 206-790-0707

2010 West Coast Tionól

John — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:31:59 +0000

Please visit 2010 Tionol Registration Page for details and to register for the upcoming 2010 West Coast Tionól in Seattle

IPC Monthly Club Meeting this Sunday

Rod — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:51:08 +0000

Dear Irish Pipers Club Member,

Please join us for the January monthly meeting on Sunday the 10th at 2.00pm. The meeting will be hosted at the home of Rod Margason.

4523 Corliss N.

Seattle, WA 98103

Also, lessons on the pipes will be given at 1.00pm to those who inquire beforehand. To book this free service in advance please call me 425.314.8331 or Rod Margason at 206.633.3651by no later than 5pm on Saturday the 10th

Hope to see you there!

December Meeting

morvala — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:00:16 +0000

Dear Irish Pipers Club Member,

Please join us for our monthly club meeting on Sunday the 13^th of December at 2.00pm. Tom and Lisa Creegan will be hosting this month’s meeting.

8726 25th Ave NW Seattle. 98117

206.784.8268

On the agenda for this meeting is the exciting 2010 West Coast Tionól which will be in Seattle. Your input on how we plan this event is appreciated so plan to attend and be heard!

Also, lessons on the pipes will be given at 1.00pm to those who inquire beforehand. To book this free service in advance please call me 425.314.8331 or Tom Creegan 206.784.8268 by no later than 5pm on Saturday the 12^th.

Thank-You,

Daniel