This is one of those, HAVE to pass it on, cause you just never know WHO might be interested!
Who: Father of Water Pipes and Drums
When? Feb. 27, 2010
Where? Christway Church of God, Flowood, MS
I can personally vouch for Father of Water Pipes and Drums, after meeting them in 08 at the Celtic Fest in Jackson, MS. ALL the members are very nice and very patient- even to point of trying to teach a 1 1/2 yr old the basics of blowing into a bagpipe, after she became 100% FASCINATED by them (hugs and thanks again to Katie McKlemurry (right) and Jean Orcutt!) - any clue how hard it is to follow a pipe band on parade with child in stroller shouting "Mama, go go, pipes, drums, go!"???? Good thing she's cute and dressed to kill (see pix), it helped get us to the front of the crowds :)
And YES, that is a Clan MacNeill shirt (thanks Cafepress-where you really CAN find anything you're looking for!)-- Live with it-Scots rule! :)
(And if you're interested, the toddler Blackwatch kilt is available at Sport Kilt-can't say enough about the quality of their kilts-the baby kilt is supposed to fit up to a 2 yr old, but we'll probably get up to 4 yrs old, thanks to darling daughter being on the really slim side! Love love love the company!)
Anyhoo, on to the particulars:
Father of Waters Pipes and Drums announced their Winter Workshop for Piping and Drumming will take place next month. If you've been fostering a passion for the pipes, this could be your chance! A recent email from Zoe Brumfield said:
Calling all pipers, drummers, current students and anyone who has contacted me or one of my officers in the last year about the possibility of instruction!!
You are all encouraged to attend our Winter Workshop for Piping and Drumming to be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, featuring the fine instruction of Steven Giles, Birmingham, AL (Piper; Pipe Major of Alabama Pipes and Drums) and Scott Bable, Southaven MS (Snare; Drum Sergeant of Alabama Pipes and Drums). You are encouraged to bring pen, paper, recording devices, (optional) drums and drum pads, sticks, practice chanters, pipes, and possibly some music. Here is the schedule:
Saturday, February 27
9:30 a.m. - Meet-n-greet; address room assignments.10 a.m. -12 p.m.- Workshops
12-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-2:30 p.m. - Wrap up; performance; question/answer time
The workshop will be located at Christway Church of God,1501 Old Fannin Rd., Flowood MS 39232, just a short distance north of Hwy 25/Lakeland Drive. (Easy to find on Google Maps)
A head count would be great since we are providing some beverages on hand and don't want to be caught short, so r.s.v.p either to this e-mail (at forestpiper at bellsouth dot net ) . Hope you all can make this event. Many have been asking over the last several months when we were having one, so now we are!!! Looking forward to seeing you all.
Zoe
www.fatherofwaters.com
If you can't make it or don't necessarily want to learn how to play, check out their website and try to catch them in person!