Northwest Junior Pipe Band Grade 4 side, tenor and bass recieved their last piece of competition music  1 week before the competition, and all studied and practiced as hard and fast as possible to pull together a surprisingly strong performance for the first outing of the season; surprising even themselves.  5 bands competed, and three bands tied for 2nd place, with placings being decided based on the ensemble judges preference. 

RESULTS:

NWJPB received 1st place from both piping judges, 1st in drumming, and 1st in ensemble.  2nd went to White Spot Pipe Band, 3rd to the Keith Highlanders, and 4th to Portland Metro Youth Pipe Band.  To most observers, it was a very close competition.

NWJPB Grade 5 unfortunately was unable to compete, but look forward to competing this year at the Skagit Valley Highland Games and the Pacific Northwest Highland Games in Enumclaw in July.

Solo results:

Grade 4 Side Drumming 4/4 March
1st Robert G Jr.
5th Morgan M

Grade 4 Side Drumming 2/4 March
1st Morgan M
5th Robert G. Jr

Grade 3 side drumming 2/4 March
1st Bryce K
2nd Steven W, Grade 5 Tutor

Grade 3 side drumming 6/8 March
1st Steven W, Grade 5 Tutor
2nd Bryce K

G3 Side Drumming Aggregate, Tie: Bryce K & Steven W

Grade 2 side drumming Hornpipe & Jig

1st Graham Young, Instructor
5th Amber S

Grade 2 Side Drumming March, Strathspey & Reel
1st Amber S
3rd Graham Young, Instructor

Aggregate: Graham Young, Instructor

Grade 1 Bass Drumming March, Strathspey & Reel

1st Morgan S.

Grade 5 Piping Slow Air
4th: Peter N

Grade 4 Piping  6/8 March
3rd Marcus D.

Grade 4 Piping 2/4 March
3rd Megan M
4th Marcus D.
5th Paul V.

Grade 3 piping 2/4 March
1st Elliot Thomson, Alumni

Grade 3 piping Strathspey & Reel
2nd Saul G

Grade 2 Piping Hornpipe & Jig
1st Aaron S

Grade 2 Piping March Strathspey & Reel
4th Aaron S

Grade 1 Piping Hornpipe & Jig
3rd Alexander Schiele

Grade 1 Piping March, Strathspey & Reel
5th Alexander Schiele

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The Highland Games in Victoria, BC highlighted great results again for NWJPB members.  Two Aggregate winners and strong performances from everyone who competed.  It takes great commitment from families and youth to travel to and prepare for these events, but the feedback from top judges at this first two outdoor events of the season is a very positive example of the dedication and drive to succeed NWJPB members demonstrate. 

RESULTS

Grade 5 Piping 2/4 March

     6.  Morgan S.

Grade 4 Piping 6/8 March

1. Megan M
2. Paul V
3. Marcus D

Grade 4 Piping Strathspey & Reel

    2.  Megan M
     3.  Paul V
     5.  Marcus D

Grade 4 Piping Aggregate:  Megan M

Grade 3 Piping Strathspey & Reel

     2.  Saul G

Grade 2 Piping 2/4 March

1. Aaron S

Grade 1 piping March Stratshpey & Reel

     2.  Alexander S.

Grade 1 piping Hornpipe & Jig

     2. Alexander S.

Grade 4 Side Drumming 2/4 March

     1.  Morgan M
     4.  Robert G, Jr

Grade 4 Side Drumming 6/8 March

      2.  Robert G. Jr
      6. Morgan M

Grade 3 Drumming 2/4 March

1. Bryce K.

Grade 3 Drumming 6/8 March

     2.  Bryce K.

Grade 3 Side Drumming Aggregate (tie): Bryce K

Grade 2 Side Drumming March, Strathspey & Reel

     2.  Amber S

Grade 2 Side Drumming Hornpipe & Jig

     2.  Amber S.

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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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We found this video on IrishClub.org that has shots of almost every entry in the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day parade, including NWJPB. Thanks Irish Club of Seattle and Laura (Cosacchi) Adams Guy!

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