Young Musicians shine at Comox Valley Highland Games Sat 5/22

Winter Storm 2010 Silver Medalist Brian McKenzie assists today's Grade 4 Piping Aggregate Winner Marcus

A quick refresher on bagpipe and drumming amateur competition grading, beginners on pipes start at Grade 5, and work their way up to Grade 1 based on their ability, competition results and demonstrated performances.  There are also chanter and drum pad classes at some events for first year beginners.  Side Drummers begin at Grade 4, Tenor at Grade 2, and Bass drumming only offers Grade 1 competitions.

The Comox Valley Highland Games is the first outdoor event of the season in BC, Oregon, and Washington; where the band competes.  Far to the north on Vancouver Island in the lush and beautiful surroundings of Courtenay, BC. Many Northwest Junior Pipe Band competitors made the trip north this year and demonstrated their talents in solo competitions.  Three NWJPB members won aggregate for their grade levels, meaning the highest points across multiple events.

Grade 5 piping 2/4 March

     6.     Katrina J.

Grade 5 piping Slow Air

     4.     Morgan S:

Grade 4 piping  2/4 march

1. Marcus D.
2. Paul V.

Grade 4 piping Strathspey & Reel

1. Marcus D.
2. Paul V.

Grade 4 piping Aggregate: Marcus D.

Grade 3 piping Jig

     6.   Saul G.

Grade 3 piping Strathspey & Reel

     2.   Saul G
     5.   Matt A.

Grade 2 piping March, Strathspey & Reel

     2.   Aaron S

Grade 2 piping Hornpipe & Jig

     3.   Aaron S

Grade 1 piping Piobaireachd

1. Alexander S.

Grade 1 piping Hornpipe & Jig

1. Alexander S.

Grade 1 piping March, Strathspey & Reel

      2.   Alexander S.

Grade 1 Piping Aggregate: Alexander S.

Grade 4 Side Drumming 2/4 March

1. Morgan M.
2. Robert G Jr.

Grade 4 Side Drumming 6/8 March

     1.    Robert G. Jr.
     3.    Morgan M.
     6.    Jack D.

Grade 4 Side Drumming Aggregate:  Robert G. Jr.

Grade 3 Side Drumming March, Strathspey & Reel

     3.    Bryce K.

Grade 3 Side Drumming 6/8 March

     5.    Bryce K.

Grade 2 Side Drumming Hornpipe & Jig

     2.     Amber S.

Grade 2 Side Drumming March, Strathspey & Reel

     4.    Amber S.

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Tags: 2010, Comox, competition, CVHG