LEARN TO PLAY THE BAGPIPES AND HAVE FUN TOO!
A set of bagpipes is NOT required to begin your studies.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) of Orange County is forming a pipe and
drum band and offering bagpipe lessons to interested men, women, and children
12 years and older. Although the AOH is a non-profit Irish-American social
and cultural organization you don't have to be Irish to play in their band.
Beginning May 29, 2004, classes will be held Saturday mornings (the first four
Saturdays of each month) starting at 10:00 AM at The Brothers of St. Patrick
Novitiate, 7820 Bolsa Avenue (just west of Beach Blvd.) in Midway City.
Instructions by
an experienced and
respected piper. Cost is
$15.00 to $20.00 per session.
A set of bagpipes is NOT required to begin your studies -- you will start out on a practice chanter. Whether you have no experience with the pipes, or if you played once and now want to get back into it, or if you are a continuing player interested in brushing up your skills with a good teacher, all are welcome.
Current opening for drummers are available.
Organizer Joe Flood aims to have a pipe and drum band ready, willing and able
by St. Patrick's Day 2005. For further info, phone Joe at (213) 324-4530, or
e-mail
pushycelt@aol.com.
Want to join our pipe and drum band: Email:
pushycelt@aol.com
Pipers available for weddings and special occasions.
For further info, phone Joe at (213) 324-4530, or
e-mail
pushycelt@aol.com.
British legislation of August 1747, The Act of Proscription, made the wearing of kilts and tartans illegal and also prohibited the playing of bagpipes. After the 1707 Act of the Union, which joined Scotland to England and Wales, tartans became part of a weak underground resistance. This rising crumbled in 1745 with the downfall of the Young Pretender, Prince Charles Edward Stuart. After Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat, tartans were banned until 1782. Penalty for wearing kilt or tartan shall be liable to be transported to any of His Majesty's plantations beyond the seas, there to remain for the space of seven years.
History of Highland Dress. London: Batsford Press, 1979.
Sutton, Ann. Tartans. New York: Arco Publishing, 1984.