Solo Piping Competition
Sutton Forest, NSW, Australia
Sunday 19 October 2008
Sutton Forest Village Hall, Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest, NSW
9.00 a.m start
Judges include:
· Pipe Major Barry Gray
· Pipe Major Robert Pearce OAM
· Pipe Major Ainsley Hart: Blacktown City Pipe Band
Competition Sections, Tune Selections and Prizes
| Section | Description | Trophy |
| 1. Under 12 | Slow air (32 bars min. to be played) | Pewter Quaich and prizes of $30, $20 and $10 |
| 2. Under 15 | 2/4 March (2 part tune min) | Pewter Quaich and prizes of $30, $20 and $10 |
| 3. Under 18 | Strathspey and Reel (2 part tune min) | Pewter Quaich and prizes of $30, $20 and $10 |
| 4. Under 21 | March, Strathspey and reel (2 part tune min) | Pewter Quaich and prizes of $30, $20 and $10 |
| 5. Under 26 | Two Jigs ( 4 part tune min) | Pewter Quaich and prizes of $30, $20 and $10 |
| 6. Open | Medley selection (4 to 6 min) | The Bill Green OAM Memorial Trophy and prizes of $40, $30 and $20 |
Play off for the Grand Final:
The top two from each age group 1 to 5 go through to the Grand Final and play for The Silver Tassie and a prize of $100, for recognition as
Australasian Young Piper of the Year.
All finalists must play 2/4 march
(2 part tune min.)
Closing date for entries: Friday 26 September 2008
Entry fee: $5 for each event (1-6)
All competitors must wear Highland dress, including a Glengarry or Balmoral.
All tunes must be played in full. Except for section 6 – Open – The Australasian Young Piper Competition is an age-based competition, reflecting its dedication to junior pipers.
Your age section is decided by your birth date relative to the date of the competition.
You can compete only in one age section, but you can elect to compete in the Open section too if you wish.
More information: A Little Piece of Scotland
Exeter Road
SUTTON FOREST NSW 2577
Telephone & fax: 4868-3492
email: barnowl@acenet.com.au
Sutton Forest is mid -way between Sydney and Canberra