The lyrics of this song appear in print as early as 1724, and a tune was published in 1733. Apr 26, 2014 this feature is not available right now. Finale is a fullfeatured score writing application for both mac and windows. March clan macrae society pipe band score excerpt in figure 4. Simply scroll through the list, and click the link for the setting you want. Print and download in pdf or midi drum sheet template. Photo john macrae licensee of the sir colin campbell inn as president of the clan macrae society of australia and new zealand i was fascinated to find that a number of macraesmcraes turned up in my recent research concerning ben hall and his gang and other associated bushrangers around the 1860s. Drum score index hudson highlands pipe band cold spring. The civilian city of glasgow pipe band was established by farquhar macrae in january 1914, who had previously led the pipe band of the 7th blythswood battalion highland light infantry, a reserve battalion.
Around that time there is evidence of macrae s, or macrath, living in clunes and around the area to the northeast of loch ness. Macrae clan mccraw clan jewelry including mccraw crest jewelry, mccraw crest signet rings, pendants, bracelets, cufflinks, in sterling silver and gold and more. This article was written by donald mcintosh now deceased of the clan macrae society pipe band, and has been reproduced by the rspba historical research group. David has a long running pipe band career playing with city of brechin pipe band, drambuie kirkliston pipe band, the clan gregor society pipe band and scottishpower pipe band and halifax citadel pipe band. Clan macrae in scotland clan macrae society of scotland. This score was started in brittany october 2007 and reached completion in april 2008. Ceol sean free online bagpipe settings master index. The clan were well known for their wild ferocious ways and their fighting skills, especially the branch from kintail in wester ross.
Whether you are a macrae living in scotland or one of our kin overseas, this site is for you and we hope you will find something here to interest you. The present slow air, which probably also dates back a couple centuries, was made popular by the new york folk group the beers family in the 1960s. I also quickly found out, that i do not play exactly as the book all the time. Clan macrae the clan macrae society of australia and new. Along with all the pipes and drums the clan representatives marched up in front of the. Royal scottish pipe band association the heart of the pipe band world. The name is recorded numerous times in the middle ages, and was used by. Promoting piping and drumming through education and competition opportunities. George originally started his pipe band career learning to play the practice chanter under the watchful eye of 214 bb stalwart alex ibell. Originally designed to promote the millennium clan gathering in scotland in 2000, the site was upgraded in mid 2003. During his time he has been part of 2 world championship winning bands and has 2 champion of champions titles amongst other titles. This not being the neatest way to do it, i decided. Originally from the kintail area of highland scotland eilean donan castle was their stronghold the clan has seen great misfortune at sheriffmuir, glen shiel and culloden.
Canterbury caledonian msr 2016 clan macrae, blair drummond, john morrison of assynt house. I started by amending the copies from the book, to edit the tune as i actually played it. The name has a variety of possible meanings that include good fortune, and it was maurice macrath, progenitor of those would come to bear the macrae name, who at an early date made the short sea crossing from his native ireland to settle in scotland. This is the sub index page for tunes beginning with the letters c, d, e or f.
Clan maclean association clan maclean association in the us. Pipe major william sloan bem drum major alex douglas a d hamilton dcm. Welcome to the official site of clan macrae in scotland. A collection of 82 original and familiar tunes to enjoy again and again. Drum scores 24 marches page 1 the pipe band drumming shop. Donald mcintosh was the first secretary of the scottish pipe band association when it was formed in 1930. Clan macrae in scotland this is the official website of the clan macrae society in scotland. There are mentions of a clan macrae taking part in the battle of largs in 1263 against king haakon of norway. Bagpipe sheet music on demand from mcgillivray piping. Detailed instructions of dynamics and what to look out for when playing the score.
The slightest change of a gracenote or a dot for a cut would be questioned. They were calledthe wild macraes the macraes had fought at the battle of largs in 1263. It was the 30th anniversary clan macrae gathering, dinner and annual general. The surname macrae and its variations is an anglicisation of the patronymic from the gaelic personal name macraith. George seymour 1939 2012 george seymour, former drum major of the city of glasgowstrathclyde police pipe band, sadly passed away on 30th december 2012. Drum scores 24 marches page 1 the pipe band drumming. The tunes listed here are the initial repertoire for the band. Option of having scores made for tenors and bass as well. The clan macrae society susan macleod macallisters dirk.
Clan macrae, pipe band, pipe band drum scores, scottish snare music, pipe band music, drum settings. Clan macrae society of north america home facebook. Clan macrae, pipe band, pipe band drum scores, scottish. Photo 1, right alan mcrae, president, clan macrae society of australia and. Check out the clan macrae society susan macleod macallisters dirk by the pipeband club and pm scott o nicolson on amazon music.
The objectives of our society are to promote clan macrae history, traditions, literature, music and genealogy. The clan macrae society of australia and new zealand will have a display of early historic scottish and macrae items on display as well as a series of macrae mcrae photographs with information. Blank drum sheet template sheet music for percussion. To access the full video, the pdf manuscript and audio mp3, please login register. History of the clan macrae with genealogies by macrae, alexander, 1852publication date 1910 topics mcrae family, genealogy. Macrath son of grace this web site is best viewed by netscape navigater 2.
The clan macrae society pipe band was a pipe band based in glasgow history. Along with all the pipes and drums the clan representatives marched up in front of the official guests. Alex duthart 24 march clan macrae society part1 book. Donald macrae, last episcopalian minister of kintail he supports the jaobite cause battles of sheriffmuir and glensheil. Haste ye back and thanks so much for being with us. The clan macrae society of australia and new zealand will have a display of early historic scottish and macrae items on display as well as a series of macraemcrae photographs with information.
The north of scotland branch of the royal scottish pipe band association. Mp3 recording of the score in two different tempos of your choice. Accrington pipe band lancashire in england the clan macrae society pipe band the empress pipe band. Around that time there is evidence of macraes, or macrath, living in clunes and around the area to the northeast of loch ness. The tunes range in difficulty from simple tunes like the fairy lullaby to more complex tunes like the mermaids jig. This is one of the great competition marches for bands, written by one of the great founders of the modern pipe band movement.
The regiment has its own pipes and drums, who tour widely and perform in competitions, concerts and parades. Drum scores tune sets 24 marches mp3 snare pdf tenor bass pdf. Clan macrae society pipe band the national piping centre. Alexander macrae founds a roman catholic mission in kintail alexander macrae, merchant, bristol, leaves money for the education of boys of the name macrae other descendants of the rev. Pm tom macallister, the conundrum, donald cameron, clan macrae society pipe band, the hills of alva. Be sure you visit the clan macrae marquee during the games. The royal scots dragoon guards carabiniers and greys scots dg is a cavalry regiment of the british army, and the senior scottish regiment. In 1476 after a famous battle at blarnapairc the mackenzie chief asked why surachan macrae had stopped fighting.
City of glasgow police pipe band strathclyde police 5 cowal. Our members are passionate about preserving and sharing the history of our ancient clan and its families. The royal scots dragoon guards sheet music, tabs and lead sheets. Photo above, left allan smith, vice president of clan macrae society with the clan macrae banner ready for the opening ceremony. Im hoping that well all have them off before the end of the year. Clan maclean association in the united states is an independent, nonprofit national organization open to all macleans regardless of spelling, and recognized related families.
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