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BBC SCOTLAND’S LIVE COVERAGE OF WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS GOES GLOBAL
22nd June 2009
Live streaming of the World Pipe Band Championships will be available across the world in a move by BBC Scotland to mark the Year of Homecoming.
Scottish ex-patriates, piping enthusiasts in countries where there is a strong interest in traditional music such as the United States, Canada and Australia, and newcomers to the music, will be able to enjoy all the excitement of the event's Grade One arena on August 15.
The Championships will attract 8,000 performers in 200 bands from around the world and a crowd of 40,000 is expected to see them compete for the honours at Glasgow Green. One of the talented bands from overseas, Simon Fraser Unviersity from Canada, are the reigning Grade One champions.
BBC Scotland has been the host broadcaster of the prestigious event since 2006. This year’s programme on BBC One Scotland will be presented by Jackie Bird with commentary from respected piper, Bob Worrall who has also been an adjudicator at 'The Worlds.'
BBC Scotland's live web coverage can be accessed on www.bbc.co.uk/worlds which will also host video clips on demand, available worldwide, after the event. The on-demand service will feature excerpts of performance from all the bands vying for the medals in the Grade One competition.
Ewan Angus, Commissioning Editor, Television, BBC Scotland, said: "The World Pipe Band Championships have become an important fixture in BBC Scotland’s summer schedule".
"We are delighted that we will be enhancing our coverage this year with the live web streaming for viewers in and beyond the UK. We know there’s a big interest in piping in many countries abroad, particularly those where traditional music already has a strong following. It is fitting that our offering has gone global in this special year for Scottish culture and heritage."
Ian Embelton, Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, organisers of the Championships, said the decision to develop the coverage of the event with live web streaming was a major boost for traditional music.
He added the World Pipe Band Championships are a truly global event and this will allow fans everywhere to follow the drama at Glasgow Green as it unfolds.
Ian Embelton Chief Executive
New Navigation Introduced Music Board Information
25th March 2009
Over the winter session, the Music Board has been actively working on the introduction of information on its responsibilities via the RSPBA Web Site. The intent is to create easy access for the RSPBA membership, affiliated organisations and interested parties on the work of the Music Board. The web pages cover the Board's responsibilities, details of its current membership, education, competition format and MAP etc.
The documentation will provide a greater awareness as to the Board's activities as well as introducing you to those managing the activities on your behalf.
Whilst some of these pages will remain a constant in their content, others, such as such as education, Grading, MAP etc will be updated as appropriate to reflect current activity status.
It is sincerely hoped that the web pages will provide an appropriate insight to the Music Board Activities. Should you wish to see additions to the pages, please make your Branch Representatives aware so that they can take your requests to the Board for consideration
You can find all our information inside the menu and sub menus of Music Board above.
Jim Campbell Co-Opted Member of Music Board
RSPBA Education Instructors Course
1st February 2009
The Music Board is looking at future development of its educational support. As part of this development the Board will be holding an Instructors Course. The course will cover 2 weekends. We are aiming for weekend 1 either last 2 weekends in March or the 1st weekend in April with weekend 2 in September 2009. This allows the possibility of the RSPBA offering classes re preparation for PDQB examinations during next winter recess.
The aim of the course is to build and enhance both the number and the skill range of its current “Approved Education Instructors Team” that will support the educational needs of the RSPBA.
Many Branches have held classes for the previous RSPBA Certification Exams and now current and future teams will need to focus on PDQB requirements. The Association would be pleased to receive application for this course from Members who are / have / or are willing to become an Education Instructor within the RSPBA environment at both Branch and National level.
The attached Job Description provides an understanding of the requirements of the position. Also attached is a view of the course intentions / expectations. Please share this information at your Branch and also pass a copy of this letter and attachments to any members that are, or the Branch feels, may be interested in participating in the course.
Members interested in making application for the course are requested to submit a Curriculum Vitae related to RSPBA activity which should consider/include:
Qualifications with Dates achieved
Details of experience in Playing and Teaching – Bands, Branch etc.
Demonstrate activities relating to Job Description requirements
Other items of interest
The CV must be sent for the attention of the Executive Officer and must be received by him on or before the Thursday 19th February 2009.
All applications will be reviewed by the Instructors Management Team and notification of acceptance to the course will be issued by end February. The Cost of the Course is £150 and any additional expenses such as travel etc. are the responsibility of each individual.
Should you wish further details, please contact the Education Coordinator Mr. Jim Campbell on 07890 521 375.
Click here to review the job description.
Click here to review details of the upcoming Instructors Course.
Ian Embelton Chief Executive
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