Sounds of Scotland Concert - The Next Chapter by Brisbane Boys' College

SOUNDS OF SCOTLAND CONCERT The Next Chapter SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2023

DAVID BELL BA, DipEd, MEd, MBA

2023 was probably one of the hardest years we have ever had to encounter at Brisbane Boys’ College. Our lives were shattered when we heard the devastating news from our Headmaster on Saturday 6th May, of the passing of Mr David Bell on Friday 5th May 2023. David Bell, BA, DipEd, MEd, MBA, was the Head of Middle School at Brisbane Boys’ College, but he was also involved in so many activities, including Pipe Band where he used his military experience and knowledge in his role as ‘Dress, Uniform, Drill and Deportment Facilitator’. David humorously referred to himself as the DUDD, but honoured the role and gave it everything he had to the benefit of the program, but most of all for our boys. David was a giant of a man in so many ways. He had a fantastic rapport with the students, staff and the parent body. He led from the front and put his hand up to be involved in everything to better and enrich each and every student. We were blessed that David joined us on the 2022 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. He wore the Scottish kilt with pride, not just because of his love for the school but also because of his Scottish ancestry through his mother’s side of the family. This, coupled with his military experience, gave him great joy when he was invited to join the tour last year. Pre-tour, he assisted with all aspects of uniform and drill, and this helped him get to know the boys before the trip commenced. Mr Bell’s positive attitude and character will live with us all. Here are a few photographs which encapsulates the love Mr Bell had for the band and the 2022 REMT Tour.

MR STEVIE STANLEY | DIRECTOR OF PIPE BAND

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CONTENTS Try it, it’s awesome

The Next Chapter - What It Means

Pipe Major’s Report

Year 8 Focus

Awards

Address to the Haggis

Performance Program

Nova Scotia

State Championships

Australian Juvenile Championships

The production of this program is the culmination of significant work by the BBC Pipe Band Support Group, Pipe Band Director Mr Stevie Stanley and BBC’s Marketing & Communication Team. We hope you retain this souvenir of tonight’s Sounds of Scotland concert as a reminder of the camaraderie our bandsmen have enjoyed while members of the BBC Pipe Band.

We encourage you to connect with us on social media.

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Join it’s Awesome Learning (or playing) an instrument in a pipe band is a unique and thrilling experience. As you master the intricate melodies and rhythms, you become part of a musical brotherhood that marches to its own beat, quite literally. The stirring harmonies of bagpipes and drums blend together to create a powerful and unforgettable sound. In a pipe band, you’ll not only cultivate musical skills but a strong sense of camaraderie, as you stand together, donned in traditional attire, and perform with pride. It’s a journey that connects you to tradition, history, and the joy of making music with others, all while sharing your passion with the world.

Why not join the BBC Pipe Band family today! Email: sstanley@bbc.qld.edu.au for more information.

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MR STEVIE STANLEY DIRECTOR OF PIPE BAND Good evening all. It is never an easy task trying to find a theme or a title for an annual concert, making sure we keep the concert fresh and vibrant.

the band. We are truly blessed as a large chunk of the direction has been inspired from the vision of Mr David Bell.

I had been wracking my brain for a while, but then I started chatting with one of the students about Sounds of Scotland and he came up with some apt ideas and concepts. In essence, these ideas circled around the theme ‘The Next Chapter’.

Mr Bell’s goals were very similar to mine for the band, and he was keen to assist with initiatives to bolster the membership of the band, have the band perform bi-annually at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, try to play at smaller tattoo in the off years, solve the uniform storage issue and complete the renovation of the Pipe Band Rooms, look to formalise a Piping & Drumming School, have a dedicated Piping and Drumming Scholarship. His biggest ambition and goal was to have a large bronze statue of a piper commissioned and installed in the College Hall Forecourt, so to highlight the connection of the bagpipes to BBC. College Hall was his preferred location as it is used by everyone for assemblies / exams etc, the piper would be the ‘lucky charm’ where students would rub the shoe of the piper and that would bring them good luck prior to exams or a rugby game. David saw this as a positive for students going in for exams or having a bit of a rough day, hoping the superstition would pick up the spirits of our BBC community. It was envisaged the Bronze Piper idea would be a larger version of the wonderful trophy that will be award tonight, which was commissioned by Peter Dornan AM.

But what did it mean…. From where we are at the moment, and where we want to be as a band, this is essentially The Dawn of a New Era, A New Beginning, Future. All very exciting for what lies ahead, while focused on building on the foundations we have already set. We put some dot points in place for ‘The Next Chapter’: •

Aligns with our new sets, new music, the idea of renewal fits well.

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The new pipe band rooms are another step for the program into the future.

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The arrival of Mr. Jamie Hawke as Head Bagpipe Tutor.

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A new Military Tattoo recently completed in a new country (RNSIT) and more to come.

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A new take on modern piping (Thunderstruck and other backing sets) along with traditional styles and competitive aroma.

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Like a book, a chapter still follows concepts from a previous chapter, so the incorporation of our normal sets for the learners etc still fit in well.

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This theme focuses well on our overall progression of our main strategic goal of growth of the program.

As we shape the direction and goals for the band moving forward, I am glad we can use Mr Bell’s vision and the ‘New Chapter’ he has shaped for the band. I can’t roundoff without sharing a humorous email David sent me last November when I asked if he could assist with the uniforms and drill for the band: Hiya neebs!!! Normally organisations try to get rid of DUDDs but in this case, the role means I have oversight of Dress, Uniforms, Deportment and Drill which I am very excited about.

The title of this concert is symbolic and timely, as I am currently drafting the (2024-2028) strategic plan for

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2023 REFLECTIONS FROM PIPE MAJOR ANGUS SEETO From piping the First XV down rugby hill and onto Miskin Oval, to travelling the world with mates, the famed Brisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band showcased their talent once again in 2023. With three competitive bands (number 3 band with impressive strength in numbers and potential), multiple learner classes, and some exceptional tutoring, the pipe band this year has seen amazing results, wearing the Green, White and Black tartan with pride! Our new facilities and fresh faces allowed the program to flourish, and the College community was able to really see how special the Pipe Band is and witness our successes in full flight. Some notable highlights this year included having all three bands compete in the Scots PGC Warwick Pipe Band Contest, St Andrew’s Competition, Ipswich Gathering and the QLD State Championships held on Noblet Oval. The Number 1 and Number 2 bands both also competed in the MacLean Highland Gathering, as well as Australian Championships, held in Warwick. I am immensely proud of the efforts from all of the bands, and even more proud to announce that the Number 1 and Number 2 bands both were awarded multiple first place awards in their respective divisions, as well as the Number 1 Band placing second place in the Australian Championships, with our Number 3 band winning the Development Grade and being crowned Australian

Champions. Of course, the biggest achievement of the year was being able to bring sixteen pipers, five snare drummers, two tenor drummers and a bass drummer to Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the 2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Coming off the back of such a successful tour to Edinburgh last year for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the boys were determined to make this one just as amazing and started the work. The lunchtime and Sunday afternoon rehearsals paid off, as the standard of playing was unbelievable. The trip was held in the June-July holidays, and consisted of a week of intense rehearsals, where the band could start at 8:00am and not finish until 9:00pm, only stopping for quick meal breaks. This intense schedule allowed for the band, alongside other international Pipes and Drums, to perform brilliantly to over 10,000 guests live each night. What an incredible experience. We wish to thank the Headmaster, Mr Andre Casson, BBC Executive and Head of Co-curriculum, Mr Mark Pavone, for all of their tireless work in allowing, and guiding us to participate in this overseas tour. As a pipe band community, we also unfortunately suffered the loss of the highly respected and loved Head of Middle School, Mr David Bell. He had, and will continue to have, through his intense legacy, a significant impact on the Pipe Band Community.

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His passing was extremely tough on the College Community as a whole, and with his involvement in the Edinburgh tour in 2022, the Pipe Band Community was impacted severely. Mr Bell taught us that hard work and determination and respect can take you a long way. He taught us how to march to an incredible standard, and the importance of wearing the uniform with pride. And of course, he taught us that laughter is the best medicine with his witty sense of humour. As a pipe band, we continue to strive to honour his legacy through our hard work, determination, and respect, in a way that would make Mr Bell proud. Overall, the 2023 Pipe Band year promoted growth and development of all boys. The strength, commitment, and camaraderie shown through the highs and lows that came our way was incredible, and it is with great pride that I can present our achievements to the College. Of course, none of these achievements would have been possible without the incredible efforts of Mr Jamie Hawke, Jim Allan, Tom Hulbert, Liam Cox, Will Gibson and Aidan Scott. Thank you for helping tutor and mentor the boys, and your flexibility throughout the year. Thank you to fundraisers Pipe Band Support Group for putting together fund raisers to help support us on our trips, cheering us on and always providing a nice meal and a cold bottle of water at our competitions, it is always appreciated! Most importantly, thank you to the Director of Pipe Band, Mr Steven Stanley, who is the foundation

that this amazing community is built on. His tireless efforts, long days and late-night emails do not go unnoticed. Throughout the years, Mr Stanley has helped us grow, not just as pipers and drummers, but as young men. Leading this band and the community as the Pipe Major has been an absolute privilege and pleasure this year. Thank you to the other year 12s, Cole Wilkinson, Hamish Burnie, Lachlan Scroggie, Tom MacDonnell, Ayden Smith and James Larkin for your never-ending support and friendship. This year is something that I will cherish forever. It is incredible, the impact that a community like this can have, creating life-long friendships, and incredible skills. It will be an honour handing over the position to the incoming Pipe Major and seeing another year of Brisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band thriving, and more boys leaving their legacy at the College. ANGUS SEETO | PIPE MAJOR 2023

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YEAR 12 FOCUS Year 12 students were asked the following questions: 1. What age were you when you joined the band? 2. What year were you when you joined the band? 3. What has been your most memorable moment? 4. If you could change one thing in your time in the band, what would it be? 5. Where would you like to see the band in 10 years?

SLATER GALLOWAY 1. 12 2. Year 7 3. Playing in Scotland 4. Nothing much 5. Performing on the world stage and winning against Scottish schools.

MARCUS LAMBIE 1. 16 2. Year 12 3. I only started drumming this year, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. 4. I wish I had started to learn drums earlier.

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LACHLAN SCROGGIE 1. 9 2. Year 4 3. Winning third place at the World Championships in 2022 4. Not competing at all solo events available. 5. Competing at a Grade 3 Level nationally and internationally.

JAMES LARKIN 1. 13 2. Year 7 3. Meeting new people and connecting with the younger grades. 4. For me personally, I wish I went to Scotland to play in the tattoo. 5. I would like the band to grow in popularity at BBC and to reach an all-time high in members.

HAMISH BURNIE 1. 11 2. Year 5 3. Coming second at Scottish Championships in 2022 4. Nothing 5. Winning worlds and having a program that rivals Scottish schools.

THOMAS MACDONNELL 1. 12 2. Year 7 3. Playing in the Edinburgh Tattoo. 4. Nothing, it was perfect. 5. Improving every year.

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AYDEN SMITH 1. I started pipe band at Knox Grammar School when I was 13 years old, however I joined the BBC pipe band when I was 14 years old. 2. I was in Year 7 at Knox Grammar School when I joined and in Year 8 when I joined the BBC pipe band. 3. My most memorable moment has been standing out on the stage during the 2022 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo finale, it was an amazingly put together show and I still get chills when I watch back the videos nearly a year and a half later. 4. I wish I could have realised how good of an experience the 2022 Scotland tour was earlier into the trip. It wasn’t until the end, and after we had left, that some of the boys and I realised just what an amazing time and experience it was. 5. I would honestly like to see the band continue in the direction it is going, I think the structure of the whole program is great and I would like to see some of the younger boys get to experience heading over to Scotland, Nova Scotia, or other places in the world for military tattoos.

COLE WILKINSON 1. 13 2. Year 8 3. It would have to be marching down the drawbridge at the 2022 REMT for the first show with an audience, looking up for the first time into the stands and just being astounded at the number of people there to watch. Being a part of that show and meeting so many incredible people from around the world will be something I’ll never forget. 4. I think I’d like to see a bit of a different perception of the band from the wider school community, and more action taken to showcase the ‘exciting’ parts of the band and the incredible events we take part in to the students. 5. I think under the current staff there are no limits to what the band/s can achieve, it’s up to the motivation of the students of the day, and I’d like to think the younger boys coming through will look to try and take us beyond the level we were at in 2022.

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ANGUS SEETO 1. 12 2. Year 7 3. My most memorable moment was the first show at the REMT, walking out and having the lights beaming down and seeing everyone in the crowd for the first time. Insane experience. 4. If I could change one thing in my time in the band, it would have been to start in junior school. I would have started in Year 5 when I got to BBC instead of Year 7. 5. I think the number 1 band has the potential to be competing and even winning grade 3 comps and moving it to world champs in that division. This band should be something that only players of the highest level can play in, and there should be at least 4 competitive bands.

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AWARDS

BBC Chairman’s Shield DONATED BY MRS JACQUELINE MCPHERSON, Ex CHAIRMAN BBC COUNCIL. The BBC Chairman’s Shield is awarded to the Most Improved Piper and Most Improved Drummer of the BBC Pipe Band over the past 12 months. 2016: A Manchadi (piper), W Gibson (drummer) 2017: A Scott (piper), P Gibson (drummer) 2018: F MacDonnell (piper), A Scroggie (drummer) 2019: H Burnie (piper), C Wilkinson (drummer) 2020: M Stephen (piper), J Woodward (drummer) 2021: D Steinkohl-Andrade (piper), L Qi (drummer) 2022: O Reardon (piper), J Duval (drummer)

The Peter Dornan AM Trophy Outstanding Contribution of a BBC Pipe Band Junior Member of the Year The bronzed piper is awarded to a Number 2 Band player (piper or drummer) who has demonstrated enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and to improve, and who simply ‘went the extra mile’ for himself and the BBC Pipe Band in the last 12 months. 2016: Liam Docherty 2017: Christian Binggeli 2018: Duncan Shore 2019: Nicholas Shelburn 2020: Fred Bailey 2021: Alexander Middlemis 2022: Gus Lawrence

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The Smith Family Drum Major’s Mace The Smith Family Drum Major Award, it is custom-made Drum Major Mace with the BBC Crest and Brisbane Boys’ College engraved into the mace. The new Pipe Band Mace was presented for the first-time last year, and is presented to the incoming Drum Major, with a book prize for the exiting Drum Major, recognising the contribution of the Drum Major to the Pipe Band formally. 2022: Drum Major Thomas MacDonnell

SKU: WR16-PLQ

DAVID BELL MEMORIAL SHIELD

The David Bell Memorial Shield Donated by the BBC Pipe Band Support Group

Donated by the BBC Pipe Band Support Group

Kindly donated by the Pipe Band Support Group, The David Bell Memorial Shield is awarded to a Middle School piper or drummer who has shown exceptional spirit and service to the Pipe Band and the BBC community during the year. This will be the first year that this award has been presented in Mr Bell’s memory.

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STUART CHARLTON Stuart Charlton was a piper with the BBC and Old Collegians Pipe Bands. Since leaving the College in 1988, he has worked in the arts and education sectors. He is currently the Senior Associate, Engagement and Communications with QUT’s Office of Industry Engagement.

ADDRESS TO THE HAGGIS Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,

Is there that owre his French ragout,

Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race!

Or olio that wad staw a sow,

Aboon them a’ ye tak your place,

Or fricassee wad made her spew

Painch, tripe, or thairm:

Wi’ perfect sconner, Looks down wi’ sneering, scornfu’ view

Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang’s my arm. The groaning trencher there ye fill,

On sic a dinner?

Your hurdies like a distant hill,

Poor devil! See him owre his trash,

Your pin wad help to mend a mill In time o’ need,

As feckless as a wither’d rash,

While thro’ your pores the dews distil Like amber bead.

His spindle-shank a guid whip-lash, His nieve a nit; thro’ bluidy flood or field to dash,

His knife see rustic Labour dight,

Ach! how unfit!

An’ cut ye up wi’ ready sleight, Trenching your gushing entrails bright,

But mark the Rustic, haggis-fed,

Like onie ditch;

The trembling earth resounds his tread,

And then, Ach! what a glorious sight,

Clap in his walie nieve a blade,

Warm - reekin’, rich!

He’ll mak it whissle; An’ legs, an’ arms, an’ heads’ll sned

Then, horn for horn, they stretch an’ strive; Deil tak the hindmost! on they drive Till a’ their weelswall’d kytes belyve Are bent like drums; Then auld Guidman, maist ike to rive, “Bethankit!” hums.

Like taps o’ thrissle.

Ye Pow’rs, wha mak mankind your care, And dish them out their bill o’ fare, Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware, That jaups in luggies; But, if ye wish her gratefu’ prayer, Gie her a Haggis!

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PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FIRST HALF WELCOME AND NOVA SCOTIA TOUR Black Bear Video

SECOND HALF BBC NUMBER 1, CEILIDH BAND - JOINED BY THISTLE HIGHLAND DANCERS Sleeping Tune & Galician Set (Joined by Thistle Highland Dancers)

Nova Scotia Tour Video

BBC NUMBER 1 Mason’s Apron & Itchy Fingers Auld Adam

NUMBER 1 PIPERS Walter Douglas

NUMBER 1 DRUMMERS

Erin’s Green Shores

STUART CHARLTON. PIPER: ANGUS SEETO Address to the Haggis

BBC NUMBER 1 & CEILIDH BAND

Senior Drummers – Drum Fanfare (Wipeout)

NUMBER 1 PIPERS A Galician Air ‘Ananda na Gael’

A Night in that Land – Inveraray & District’s

ALL DANCERS - PIPER: NICHOLAS SHELBURN

Maries Wedding and Barron Rocks of Aden

The Highland Fling

BBC NUMBER 2

BBC NUMBER 1

Pennycross Cottage, Molly Connell, Pin the Knot

Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering, Jennifer Findlayson, Alick C McGregor

Greenwood Side & Campbells Farewell

ALL PIPERS

BBC NUMBER 1 & 2 Highland Cathedral

Bluebells (on chanters)

BBC NUMBER 3 - JOINED BY BBC NUMBER 1 & 2

ALL DRUMMERS Nelson Mandela’s Farewell to Glasgow

NUMBER 1 PIPERS - JOINED BY REID HIGHLAND DANCERS Thunderstruck set from Canada (Joined by Reid Highland Dancers)

Number 3 - Miss Delicia Chisholm

BBC NUMBER 1, 2 & 3 Sailing (Number 1, 2 & 3 Pipers) •

Finale

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Raffle

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Awards

BBC NUMBER 1 The Black Bear (for Mr Bell)

BBC NUMBER 1, 2 & 3 Funky Amazing Grace

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THISTLE HIGHLAND DANCING STUDIO The Thistle Highland Dancing Studio, established 55 years ago, is based at Keperra, Brisbane. Pupils from the age of 4 are trained for examinations, competitions and display work under the tutelage of Principal Mrs. Margaret Paterson O.A.M. D.URR., Sarah Palfrey and Margaret Johnston. The Thistle dance team is well known for their high standard of technique and presentation. What is Highland Dance? Some would say it’s a sport, some would say it is an art, some would say it’s a form of pure cultural expression – we like to think that Highland dance is all of the above. Highland dance has a long and winding history. Traditional dancing, modern interpretations, outside influences, and amazing athletic feats make up this historically rich and always-fascinating style of dance. Originating in Scotland in the 11th or 12th century, Highland dance is based in Scottish military culture. Historically, it was said to be used by clan chiefs and kings to select their strongest soldiers, develop discipline in their troops, and showcase endurance and agility. Each of the Highland dances carries a piece of Scottish folklore. For instance, the Highland Fling, one of the most widely-known traditional Highland dances, is believed to either represent a stag as it bounds along the Scottish countryside, or be a dance of triumph to be performed following a successful battle.

While Highland dance is no longer used as a test of Scottish soldier’s strength and agility, it continues to evolve and push participants to better themselves. Highland dance requires a high level of athleticism, determination, and self-discipline. Perhaps nothing captures the spirit of Scottish culture better than the sight of Highland dancing being performed at some Highland gathering in some far flung corner of the world. This sophisticated form of national dancing has been spread by Scottish migrants across the world and competitions are now regularly organised in Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and the United States.

Thistle Dancers Hayley Boyd, Holly Fidge, Isabel Goodwin, Alena Iwaszczyn, Erin Loubser, Gemma Murphy, Lillie Neuendorf, Izabella Williams

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REID SCHOOL OF HIGHLAND DANCE Reid School of Highland Dance is a dance school based in Sherwood and Bracken Ridge teaching traditional Scottish Highland Dancing to girls and boys aged 3yrs and older. As well as classes, our team enjoy success in exams, competitions and performances locally, interstate and internationally. Comprised of multiple individual Champion dancers, Team RSHD have together achieved notable success within the creative performance side of Highland dancing becoming Runner’s Up at the International Festival of Highland Dancing Australia with their performance of The Hanging Tree. RSHD promotes an ethos of nurturing a dancer’s innate ability to rise to any challenge with passion, selfconfidence, discipline and resilience and takes pride in its ability to facilitate dancers to enjoy all aspects of the

sport of Highland dancing expressing their creativity whilst maintaining the traditions of a sport rich in Scottish history. The team are led by Principal Teacher and professional Physiotherapist, Caitlin Reid, who has herself enjoyed a highly successful career in the sport achieving Commonwealth, Australian and International Champion as well as multiple professional performances with OzScot Australia including the Basel and South African International Tattoos. Reid Dancers Hollie Knight, Ruth Martin, Madisson Button, Caitlin Liddell, Samantha Dennison, Hannah Knight, Lily Martin, Caitlin Shelburn, Kaitlyn Stewart, Taylah Rush, Laura Elvery, Chloe Elliot and Mackenzie Rush.

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THIS YEAR, OUR PRESTIGIOUS PIPE BAND, COMPRISING STUDENTS FROM YEAR 8 - 12, MADE THEIR DEBUT AT THE ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO (RNSIT) IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA. The RNSIT, which began back in 1979, is a show performed by military bands and display teams from as far afield as Switzerland, Germany, USA, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, and ourselves as the sole representation from Australia. It is unique among other Tattoos in the world in that it is more theatrical in nature as it includes a mix of both military and civilian performers and is rehearsed with choreographers, wardrobe staff, and designers, which sets it apart from traditional Tattoos. A particular theme is woven into the Nova Scotia Tattoo each year that honours history, culture, and local/ international community relationships. This year, the Tattoo celebrated Nova Scotia’s connection to the sea with the theme of ‘Oceans’ honouring the maritime history of the area. The show also celebrated the hundredth anniversary of the Naval Reserve in Canda and the 250th anniversary of the landing of the first Scottish settlers to Nova Scotia. Once again, our team represented Australia on the world stage.

Alex Middlemiss (bass), Ayden Smith, and old boy Ryan Gale (tenor). Staff in attendance: Mr Stevie Stanley (Pipe Band Director), Mr Jamie Hawke (Head Bagpipe Instructor), Mr Stuart Quill (Master in charge of Pipe Band), Mr Aidan Scott (Bagpipe Instructor).

Our pipers: Angus Seeto, Hamish Burnie, Tom MacDonnell, Tom Bergin, Matthew Stephen, Edward Crundell, Nick Shelburn, Dylan Steinkohl-Andrade, Will Evans, Ben Hurst, Ostyn Reardon, Freddie Bailey, and old boys Blaise Campbell, Patrick Roach, and Tim Rush.

It was certainly a packed schedule with six days of rehearsals which took place at either the Naval Fleet School Drill Hall or the Scotiabank Centre. We were excited to perform for a packed-out student matinee show (Dress Rehearsal #1) for all the local schools and teachers on Wednesday 28 June, then there was the Dress Rehearsals #2 on Thursday 29 June, followed by five shows over four days.

Our drummers: Lachlan Scroggie, James Byrne, Cole Wilkinson, Cooper Morey and Jacob Duval (snare) plus

Due to the heavy fog and scattered showers, the initial outdoor festival engagement was cancelled,

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which allowed us to see a little more of the city. We were thrilled when the weather cleared to enable us to perform with the Canadian Military Pipes & Drums at the Queens Wharf area of Halifax for Canada Day. Our team also had the opportunity to indulge in some sightseeing, including a windy trip to the famous Peggy’s Cove (famous for its natural beauty and its iconic lighthouse), a ferry trip to Dartmouth, visit to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site which is a 1749 hilltop fort, tour around the HMCS Sackville which is a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII, as well as some local sightseeing in and around Halifax.

We are also very grateful for the presence of our dedicated parent group who have assisted, supported, and photographed our team across all activities. We would also like to thank our Headmaster, Mr Andre Casson and the BBC Executive for their approval and support of this overseas trip.

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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 2024

ial Offic n tio Invita

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QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND QLD SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AT BBC The Qld State Champs and Qld Scottish Festival at BBC offered a magnificent display of our Scottish heritage, as visitors to Noblet Oval were greeted by the sights and sounds of the Queensland Scottish Festival. In addition to the many wonderful stalls and food trucks, the Festival included the Queensland State Pipe Band Championships. Our legendary Pipe Band participated and came away with some phenomenal results. Novice Juvenile B: •

1st BBC No. 2

(Best Drum Corps & Best Dressed Band) - STATE CHAMPION

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4th BBC No. 3

(third for Drumming)

Novice Juvenile A: •

1st BBC No. 1

(Best Drum Corps & Best Dressed Band) - STATE CHAMPION

Combined 4B & NJB: •

1st BBC No. 2

(second for Drumming)

Combined 4A & NJA: •

1st BBC No. 1

(Best Drum Corps)

Drum Major Comp (Junior): •

1st Harrison Williams - STATE CHAMPION

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2nd Freddie Bailey

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3rd Joshua Parcell & Ostyn Reardon

Drum Major Comp (Open): •

2nd Harrison Williams

The Qld State Championships and Qld Scottish Festival will be remembered for the excellent facilities, vibrant atmosphere, great ovals, friendly staff and parent body, amazing students, lots of pipers, drummers and dancers as well as great music. All in all, it was a fantastically well-run event. A huge thank you to everyone who came along on the day for their amazing support. Thank you also to the small army of volunteers and stall operators who made the day such a success.

B R I S B A N E B O Y S ’ COL L E GE | SOUNDS OF SCOT LA N D C ON C ERT - TH E N EX T C H A PTE R | 2023

BRIS BANE BOY S ’ COL L EGE | SOU N D S OF SC OTLA N D C ON C ERT - TH E N EX T C H A PTE R | 2023

AUSTRALIAN JUVENILE PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS What a day!

Full Band Results

Our Number 3 band are AUSTRALIAN JUVENILE PIPE BAND CHAMPIONS. We started our journey to Warwick at 5am from BBC and got home just before 11pm. Despite the long day, nothing could wipe the smiles off our members, especially our Number 3 boys.

Development Grade:

What a fantastic result, especially when you realise that the vast majority of our Number 3 band is made up of Junior School and Year 7 students. All our three BBC Pipe Bands competed in separate grades based on their skills and experience, and all our pipers and drummers raised the bar with their individual and collective performances, and probably played the best they have ever played as bands.

1. BBC - Number 3 2. Knox Grammar – Number 3 3. Scots PGC Development Band

Novice Juvenile B Grade: 1. Qld Police Juvenile 2. Scotch College Melbourne – Number 2 3. BBC – Number 2 Novice Juvenile B Grade: 1. Scotch College Melbourne – Number 1 2. BBC – Number 1

Drum Major Championships: 1. Ostyn Reardon

Australian Juvenile Champion

B R I S B A N E B O Y S ’ COL L E GE | SOUNDS OF SCOT LA N D C ON C ERT - TH E N EX T C H A PTE R | 2023

BRIS BANE BOY S ’ COL L EGE | SOU N D S OF SC OTLA N D C ON C ERT - TH E N EX T C H A PTE R | 2023

The purpose of the Pipe Band Support Group (PBSG) is to provide support for the Director of BBC Pipe Band in the operation and advancement of the Pipe Band within the College and wider community. All funds raised, including all profits from tonight’s concert, are spent solely on supporting the Pipe Band Program. During 2023, the PBSG has worked extremely hard to support the Director to organise and administer the BBC Scottish Festival incorporating the State Pipe Band Championships and the Royal Nova Scotia Military Tattoo tour to Halifax, Canada both in June. For the Canada tour, the PBSG funded the 5 accompanying staff travel costs, tour gear and gifts totalling over $17,000. As we look to 2024, the PBSG has pledged to cover all 8 accompanying staff costs and supply additional gifts and tour gear for the upcoming Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and World Championship tour to Scotland in July totalling more than $32,000. All parents/carers of Pipe Band students are automatically members of the PBSG, and we welcome everyone to be involved and participate in all activities, fundraising, PGSB meetings and the Annual General Meeting on 15th November 2023.

MS JEANNE SHELBURN PRESIDENT OF BBC PIPE BAND SUPPORT GROUP

B R I S B A N E B O Y S ’ COL L E GE | SOUNDS OF SCOT LA N D C ON C ERT - TH E N EX T C H A PTE R | 2023

BRIS BANE BOY S ’ COL L EGE | SOU N D S OF SC OTLA N D C ON C ERT - TH E N EX T C H A PTE R | 2023

B R I S B A N E B O Y S ’ COL L E GE | SOUNDS OF SCOT LA N D C ON C ERT - TH E N EX T C H A PTE R | 2023