Lessons and Band Cancelled – February 22, 2022
Due to possible icy conditions, lessons and band session are cancelled for February 22, 2022. Stay safe and we will see everyone next week! Rob Roy Pipeband and Highland Dancers
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Fall 2021 Registration is Now Open!
We’re excited to announce that in-person lessons are back for the fall 2021 term! We know the COVID-19 Pandemic has been difficult for everyone and, while we’ve done our best to maintain interest in piping, drumming and dancing through online lessons, we also know that nothing can beat in-person lessons! With that in mind and…
Resumption of Lessons
Are you interested in piping, drumming or highland dancing? The Rob Roy Executive has started a partial resumption of lessons for existing students and a new process for new beginners. New Highland beginner dancers will resume registrations in January provided our facility is available and it is safe to do so. Existing students will resume…
Rob Roy Response to COVID-19
Due to public health recommendations and school closures, all lessons, piping, drumming and dance, as well as Band will be suspended until such time as authorities deem facilities are safe to open and isolation/social distance advisories are curtailed. Please be safe and follow public health guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Robbie Burns Supper 2020 Tickets Available Online!
Join the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers for an evening of appreciation for Scotland’s most beloved poet, Robbie Burns. The evening will include dinner, piping, dancing and of course some poetry by the famous bard. After-dinner entertainment provided by Turpin’s Trail. Burns Supper Flyer When: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Where: Italo-canadian club 1174…
Lessons and Band Cancelled – Feb. 11, 2019
Due to the impending snow storm, all schools have been closed including for community use. All lessons and band practice are cancelled for Tuesday February 11, 2019.
Band Practice and lessons Cancelled – December 5, 2018
Due to an ongoing security issue across the region at many schools, band practice and all lessons are cancelled. Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.
Robbie Burns Supper 2019 Tickets Available Online!
Join the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers for an evening of appreciation for Scotland’s most beloved poet, Robbie Burns. The evening will include dinner, piping, dancing and of course some poetry by the famous bard. Burns Supper Flyer When: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Where: Italo-canadian club 1174 Italia Ln, Kingston, ON K7L 4V3…
Lesson Registration for 2018/2019 Now Open.
Online lesson registration for Piping, Drumming and Highland Dance is now open. We are offering free fall session beginner lessons. Join us for the 2018-2019 season! More informtaion is available on our registration information page. For registration after September 30, 2018, please contact us directly. Time for some fun!
Classes Cancelled – February 7, 2018
Due to inclement weather, all classes are cancelled for February 7, 2018. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact your instructor. Stay warm and safe! Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers
Robbie Burns Supper Tickets Available Online!
Join the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers for an evening of appreciation for Scotland’s most beloved poet, Robbie Burns. The evening will include dinner, piping, dancing and of course some poetry by the famous bard. Burns Supper Flyer When: Saturday, January 27, 2018 Where: Italo-canadian club 1174 Italia Ln, Kingston, ON K7L 4V3…
Highland Dance Medal Tests – April 11, 2017
Most of our dancers performed at the annual dance exams last week. The examiner this year was Myra Miller from Scotland and she had lots of praise for the teaching program that we provide to our dancing students. Medal tests offer a great opportunity for our students to work each year towards the next level…
Classes Cancelled – February 7, 2017
Regular piping, drumming and dancing classes scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2017 are cancelled due to inclement weather. Instructors will be reaching out directly to their students to pass on the message. Stay safe! Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.
Classes Cancelled – January 10, 2017
Regular piping, drumming and dancing classes scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2017 are cancelled due to inclement weather. Instructors will be reaching out directly to their students to pass on the message. Stay safe! Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.
Robbie Burns Supper Tickets Available for Purchase!
Join the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers for an evening of appreciation for Scotland’s most beloved poet, Robbie Burns. The evening will include dinner, piping, dancing and of course some poetry by the famous bard. Burns Supper Flyer When: Saturday, January 28, 2017 Where: Rideau Acres Campground, Community Hall The doors and bar…
Lesson Registration Now Open!
Online lesson registration for Piping, Drumming and Highland Dance is now open until October 25, 2017. Join us for the 2016-2017 season! Our classes range from beginner to advanced and all are welcome. More information is available on our registration information page. For registration after October 25, 2017, please contact us directly. See you in…
Competition Season is in Full Swing!
The grade 3 band is off to a fantastic start for the 2016 competition season! In April they played at the Toronto Indoor competition taking first place in the medley. In early May they competed at the Ottawa Branch Indoor contest taking first in both the grade 3 medley and MSR contests. The end of…
Final Week of Classes – June 7 & 8, 2016
The final classes of the 2015-2016 teaching session will be on June 7 & 8, 2016. This includes classes for Highland Dancing, Drumming, and Piping. Thank you to all of the dedicated instructors and keen, energetic students for making classes so exciting. And finally, thank you to our organizers and supporters who help run the…
Outlandish Gala Concert May 14, 2016
Inspired by the novels of Diana Gabaldon and a love of all things Scottish, this May the Kingston Frontenac Public Library is delighted to bring you Outlandish! The Outlandish Gala kicks off Outlandish with the Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers in an exciting music and dance collaboration featuring the Outlander theme song, and…
Classes Cancelled – February 24, 2016
Regular piping, drumming and dancing classes scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2016 are cancelled due to inclement weather. Instructors will be reaching out directly to their students to pass on the message. Stay safe! Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.
Classes Cancelled – February 16, 2016
Regular piping, drumming and dancing classes scheduled for Tuesday February 16, 2016 are cancelled due to inclement weather. Instructors will be reaching out directly to their students to pass on the message. Stay safe! Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.
Rob Roy Highland Dancers Compete at Ottawa Competition
On two of the coldest days of the winter a group of our dancers travelled to Ottawa to participate in the National and Choreography competitions. On Saturday all dancers placed in their respective categories and Anna and Finley won 1st place awards in one of their dances. There aren’t many areas that offer a National…
Classes Cancelled – January 12, 2016
Regular piping, drumming and dancing classes scheduled for Tuesday January 12, 2016 are cancelled due to inclement weather. Instructors will be reaching out directly to their students to pass on the message. Stay safe! Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers.
Robbie Burns Supper Tickets Available Online!
Join the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers for an evening of appreciation for Scotland’s most beloved poet, Robbie Burns. The evening will include dinner, piping, dancing and of course some poetry by the famous bard. Burns Supper Flyer When: Saturday, January 23, 2016 Where: Rideau Acres Campground, Community Hall The doors and bar…
2015 Contest Season Comes to an End
After a long weekend trip to the New Hampshire Highland Games at the Loon Mountain Ski resort the grade 3 band’s competition season came to a close. The band entered 10 contests this year and had great results for their first year in grade 3! See all results below: Toronto Indoor Games: 1st Ottawa Indoor…
Kingston Dance Competition Registration is Open
The online registration is now available for the Kingston Dance Competition. The competition will be held November 7, 2015 in Kingston. Please see our Registration Page See you there!
Lesson Registration is Now Open!
Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers is accepting registrations for lessons! Come join us for lessons in bag piping, drumming, or highland dancing. We offer lessons for children and adults! It is never to late to learn something new. Registration may be completed online or in person. Online: Online information and Registration In Person:…
Annual Rob Roy Trivia Night
Join us for the annual Rob Roy Trivia Night! Exercise your capacity for trivial knowledge by entering a team to compete for prizes. Teams often dress up with a theme and team name. We would like to thank the ANAF Branch 377 for their support and use of the facility. Date: April 25, 2015 Time:…
Classes Cancelled – Tuesday March 3, 2015
Due to bad weather, classes have been cancelled for Tuesday March 3, 2015. Weather forecasts are calling for freezing rain making for hazardous road conditions. Please stay safe.
Kingston Dance Competition Registration is Open
The online registration is now available for the Kingston Dance Competition. The competition will be held November 1, 2014 in Kingston. Please see our Registration Page See you there!
Grade 4 band ends their season with another win!
The grade 4 band ended their competitive season at the Fergus highland games on August 9 with another first place finish! Congratulations to the band on an excellent season. In 8 contests this summer the band received 7 first place finishes, one 2nd, a North American Championship, and the title of PPBSO Champion Supreme for…
Busy Summer for Rob Roy Dancers
The Rob Roy Highland Dancers have enjoyed a very successful summer of competing at Highland Games throughout the province. The dancers always enjoy getting outdoors to compete after a long winter of events held in gyms at local schools. In addition to competing the dancers are also busy performing in shows along with the band.…
2014 North American Champions!!!
The Rob Roy grade 4 pipe band has continued their fantastic competition season by taking home the grade 4 North American championship for 2014!! On a very hot and humid day in Maxville, Ontario, Rob Roy went up against 13 others bands from Ontario, Nova Scotia, Ohio, New Jersey and Florida. After an excellent performance…
Rob Roy’s winning streak continues!
The grade 4 band has continued their excellent season with wins at 3 more contests. In Georgetown the band placed first and won best pipes, best drums and best bass. Pipe Major Scott Bell, lead drummer Chris Bell and the band mascot Rob Chicken celebrate in the beer tent at Georgetown. On a beautiful…
Rob Roy wins in Ottawa and Kingston!
Both the grade 4 and grade 5 bands are off to a great start for the competition season! At the Ottawa Indoor games held in Kemptville on May 10 the quartet, grade 4, and grade 5 bands all took first place. A big congratulations goes out to the grade 5 band on their first place…
Classes and Practice Cancelled – Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Piping, Drumming and Dancing practice and classes are cancelled for Wednesday, March 12, 2014 due to bad weather.
Annual Burns’ Dinner a Great Success!
On Saturday, January 25th, Rob Roy once again celebrated its annual Robbie Burns’ Dinner, honouring the famous Scottish poet, at the Rideau Acres Campground. There was a great turnout of Rob Roy members, friends, family, and community members despite the wild weather outside. After a performance by the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers,…
Fundraising Concert for the MS Society. Friday, April 25, 2014 @ 7:00pm
The band and dancers are joining Turpin’s Trail in a fundraising concert for the MS Society on Friday April 25 at the Vimy Officer’s Mess at CFB Kingston. Tickets are $20 and all money raised goes directly to the MS Society right here in Kingston! Please consider coming out to support a great cause and…
2nd Annual Rob Roy Trivia Night is Coming Up! Saturday, March 22, 2014
The 2nd Annual Rob Roy Trivia Night is coming up on Saturday March 22 at Rideau Acres. We had a lot of fun at this event last year and we have decided to do it again! Please see the info below: Teams of 4 people (no substitutes) Entry fee $40.00 per team Prizes for various…
February 16, 2014 – Rob Roy Highland Dancers Compete in Ottawa
Rob Roy dancers had a very successful day at the Ottawa Highland Dancing Association’s Annual choreography competition on February 16th. Our broadswords team of Catherine, Madison, AnnMarie, and Finley walked away with the first prize in their category, and Maggie and Gillian’s duet, “My Heart’s In the Highlands” came second in their category. Lots of…
Classes Cancelled – Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Piping, Drumming and Dancing classes are cancelled for Wednesday, February 5, 2014 due to bad weather. The Rob Roy organization would rather people stay home than risk a trip on treacherous roads.
Classes Cancelled – Tuesday January 28, 2014
Piping, Drumming and Dancing classes are cancelled for Tuesday, January 28, 2014 due to bad weather. The Rob Roy organization would rather people stay home than risk a trip on treacherous roads. Please stay safe! Classes Wednesday, January 29th will proceed as normal and Tuesday classes will resume February 4, 2014.
Robbie Burns Dinner Tickets On Sale for January 25, 2014
Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers would like to invite all to join them for this FUN Burn’s evening. This year we will be having the dinner on January 25, 2014 at Rideau Acres Campground in the main hall upstairs. Enjoy traditional haggis along with highland dancing and piping. Of course there will be…
Upcoming Rob Roy Events and Updates!
Calendar Save these dates! Sat. Oct. 12, Trip to the Fruition corn maze at 1pm Tues. Oct. 15, Annual General Meeting 8pm at the School. Sat. Nov. 2 Rob Roy Dance Competition at the school Sat. Nov. 2 Amherstview Santa Claus Parade Fri. Nov. 8 Frontenacs Game at the KROCK centre Sat. Nov. 23 Kingston…
Rob Roy Off to Scotland!
Rob Roy is off to Scotland! From August 7 to 19 the groups is travelling to Scotland to participate in shows, competitions and the big event –THE WORLDS!!! Our busy itinerary includes: Aug 9 Performance at Scone Palace Aug 10 Competing at Dundonald Highland Games Aug 11 Competing at Perth Highland Games Aug 12 Performance…
Early Beginner Registrations Save 10%!
Rob Roy wants you! Join us to learn! Join us to have fun! The Rob Roy organization will be taking registrations online and in person for the next fall/winter session. In Person Registration: Saturday September 7, 2013 Portsmouth Olympic Harbour 53 Yonge St (off King St) 9:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday September 11, 2013 St Marguerite…
Rob Roy Dancers Chosen for Dance Scholarship
Carol-Anne Bell would like to congratulate Finley Van de Ven, Ann Marie McMullen and Gillian Wallace who have been nominated for the SDTA Scholarship. The nomination was recommended by our medal test examiner, Betty Sutherland and this was the first time our dancers have received this honour. These girls should be extremely proud of this…
Rob Roy Pipe Band, 60th Anniversary Celebrations
We welcome past pipers and drummers to join us Saturday May 25th in conjunction with The Kingston Scottish Festival Rideau Acres Campground! During massed bands at the KSF – we will be asking any alumni in the audience and on the field competing to come forward to play (likely Amazing Grace or Scotland the Brave)…
Kingston Scottish Festival Gets New Website for 2013
The Kingston Scottish Festival has split off it’s web presence from the Rob Roy website. The event can now be found online at http://www.kingstonscottishfestival.com or http://www.kingstonscotfest.com The 2013 event registrations for Highland Dancing, solo piping, drumming and Pipe Band competition can also be found at the new website. The new website will also post order…
Trivia Night! A Poor Man’s Ceilidh
TRIVIA NIGHT Theme “A POOR MAN’S CEILIDH” Friday March 22 Banquet Hall, Rideau Acres Doors open at 6:30 Games begin 7:30 10 rounds of trivia – 10 questions per round Teams of 4 people (no substitutes) Entry fee $80.00 per team Prizes for each round Overall prize for the winning team Teams encouraged to dress…
Rob Roy 60 Years Young!
The year 2013 will be one of celebration for Rob Roy! The organization is still going strong. Our resilience is due to the enduring energy of our members and supporters past and present. This 60 year anniversary will be our chance to recognize those contributions and enable past members to meet again as well as…
Rob Roy Burns Dinner 2013
Rob Roy hosted the annual Burns Dinner at the Rideau Acres Event Hall on January 19, 2013. The dinner was the best yet! The hall was stunningly prepared by Leslie Stewart and her army of helpers. The food was outstanding as expected; prepared and served by Bill Allinson and his Western Cuts staff. The presiding…
Robbie Burns Dinner Tickets On Sale
Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers would like to invite all to join them for this FUN Burn’s evening. This year we will be having the dinner on January 19, 2013 at Rideau Acres Campground in the main hall upstairs. Enjoy traditional haggis along with highland dancing and piping. Of course there will be…
Kingston Dance Competition
The annual Kingston Dance Competition was held at St Marguerite Bourgeoys Separate School on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Although attendance was down slightly, the event progressed very well thanks to a crack organizing team. Congratulations to all participants! Click HERE to see the posted results
Kaj Sullivan Wins Champion Supreme Junior Amateur Piobaireachd
Kaj Sullivan received the 2012 Champion Supreme award for Junior Amateur Piobaireachd. The award is given to the competitor with the highest point total for placing in the Junior Amateur Piobaireachd event throughout the 2012 competition season at sanctioned PPBSO games. Kaj’s dedication and hard work have resulted in a deserved result. Congratulations Kaj!
September 21, 2012 – Loon Mountain 2012
The Rob Roy organization ended the competition season by attending the annual New Hampshire Highland Games in Lincoln, New Hampshire at the Loon Mountain Ski Resort. The weather matched the incredible fun our members had in that mountain retreat. Both the Grade 5 band and the Grade 2 band competed and our Highland Dancers were…
Sept. 8, 2012 – Extended Registration Period
Due to the unexpected early closure of the Leisure Showcase, Rob Roy registration will take place the first week of classes -Sept. 11 & 12 from 6:30-8:00pm at the St Marguerite Bourgeoys school. If you are new to dance, drumming or piping lessons, beginner lessons are: Dancing Tues. 6:15- 7:00 Drumming Wed 6:15-7:00 Piping Tues…
Kingston Dance Competition – Nov.3, 2012
The annual Rob Roy Kingston Highland Dance Competition will be accepting registration in both mail-in paper and, new this year, online electronic format. For more information about the competition, please refer to the information page: Kingston Dance Competition
Fall Lesson Registration Now Available!
Rob Roy Pipeband and Highland Dancers is offering lessons beginning in mid to late September. For more information go to our Lessons pages: Dance Lessons (Highland and Step) Drumming Lessons Piping Lessons You can also register online:
Rob Roy wins at North Lanark Highland Games
The Rob Roy Pipe Band Grade 5 ended the PPBSO competition season with a win at the North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte the weekend of August 25, 2012. Although the weather was quite warm, it was not quite as scorching as Maxville 2012! There was even time to have a few games of badminton…
August 5, 2012 – Glengarry Highland Games
The North American Pipe Band Championships were held in Maxville on the weekend and members of the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers were well represented. In piping and drumming, solo amateur events were held on the Friday. Catherine Cairns placed second in Grade 4 snare and Jenna McMullen received a third place in…
July 7, 2012 – Rob Roy Gr.5 Wins at Kincardine
The annual Kincardine Highland games took place under near perfect weather, July 7, 2012, on the picturesque coast of Lake Huron. Rob Roy Gr.5, lead by P/M Peter Barbier, managed a convincing win in the Grade 5 medley contest. Congratulations to all paticipants! The Grade 3 band managed a third place finish in the MSR…
May 26, 2012 – Kingston Scottish Festival
The annual Kingston Scottish Festival took place at Rideau Acres under immaculate weather. The event attracted 15 bands, over 100 highland dancers and over 106 piping and drumming soloists. It is fair to say that this was the best Kingston Scottish Festival ever and it couldn’t have happened without the support of the…
May 25, 2012 – Hospice Kingston
Hospice Kingston put on an evening of dance, music and entertainment May 25th at McArthur College Auditorium. Participating performers included 5678 Dance Studio, Veils of Isis, Kingston’s Down Home Cloggers, Kingston Chinese Dance Troupe, Abominable Showmen, Phantom of the Opera Singers, CARD Rock Band, Lauren Carson, Open Voices Community Choir and Rob Roy Highland Dancers!…
April 10, 2012 – Highland Dancing Exams are Complete!
Every year the Rob Roy dancers work very hard toprepare for theirdance exams. Usually an examiner from Scotland comes and tests the girls to evaluate their skill level and determine whether they can move forward to the next testing level. The exams were held at St-Andrews Church in downtown Kingston. In the pictures you can…
February 21, 2012 – Results – Rob Roy Dancers “Sword” to Success!!!
What a great long weekend for Alicia McMullen, Maggie Cantarutti, Gillian Wallace and Fiona Duffe at the Choreography competition in Ottawa! The group performed their broadsword choreography (also performed at Robbie Burns) that they have been working very hard on for the last month. They placed first out 6 groups in their category. Before…
January 28, 2012 – Rob Roy Robbie Burns Night A Success
A sold-out crowd enjoyed an evening of Scottish culture at the Confederation Place Hotel in Kingston. The evening started with an informal gathering in the bar area where participants were able to inspect the silent auction items. Kaj Sullivan piped the doors open and once everyone was seated, some entertainment was provided by a Rob…
January 25, 2012 – Robbie Burns Night at the Kingsdale
Another year, another Robbie Burns celebration! Wednesday January 25th, our young and young at heart dancers got a chance to show the elderly of Kingston what we have been working on so far this year! Our dancers are always excited to showcase what they have learned, especially when they get to dress up in the…
Rob Roy Champion Supreme!
The Rob Roy Pipe Band Gr. 2 and soloists attended the annual PPBSO Champion Supreme Highland Ball in Brantford, Ontario held November 5, 2011. Rob Roy Pipe Band won the Champion Supreme award for Grade 2 Pipe Band as well as many solo Champion Supreme awards. The band performed a short set of tunes including…
Reserve this Date: January 28, 2012 – Robbie Burns Dinner!
The Rob Roy organization will be hosting a Robbie Burns Dinner on Saturday January 28, 2012. This will be a FUN Burn’s dinner with entertainment by the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers. Where: Confederation Place Hotel Time: Bar opens at 5:30pm – guests will be piped to their seats at 6:25pm (sharp) Tickets:…
November 22, 2011 – Kingston Highland Dancing Competition Results
The following results are for the Highland Dance Competition held in Kingston this past November 5, 2011 Congratulations to all participants! Kingston Highland Dancing Competition Results – 2011 Results Posted – Nov. 5, 2011 Event Name Winner Hometown Beginner 8 & Under Claire Scott Arnpior Beginner 10 & Under Cassidy Teodoro-Neville Cornwall Beginner 11 &…
November 3, 2011 – Rob Roy Clothing Order
2011 Clothing Orders All prices listed below include taxes and the Rob Roy logo embroidered on all items except t-shirts will be stamped. Some samples will be available next week (November 8 & 9) at the school All orders are due by Wednesday November 16th Orders can be emailed or handed in at weekly classes.…
November 2, 2011 – PPBSO Highland Ball 2011
The official PPBSO Champion Supreme results have been posted. Rob Roy soloists did very well indeed! Congratulations to all soloists on their competition participation this season. The fun doesn’t stop there. The Rob Roy Pipe Band (Grade 2) have won the PPBSO Champion Supreme for Pipe Band Grade 2! Congratulations again to all band members…
Rob Roy Pipe Band Grade 2 Place 3rd at New Hampshire Highland Games
September 17, 2011 – Rob Roy Pipe Band (Gr. 2) and Highland Dancers attended the New Hampshire Highland Games in the beautiful town of Lincoln, NH. The weather was picture perfect and the facilities were in top form despite extensive damage to the main bridge and some primary highways. Major repairs were made in time…
August 31, 2011 – Fall 2011 Dance Competition Registration Form Now Posted
For Rob Roy Highland Dancers wishing to compete, please use the form posted below: Fall 2011 Competition Form
August 30, 2011 – Online Registration for Lessons
The competition season is coming to an end and a new teaching session is around the corner! Come learn and play (piping, drumming, and dance) with us. You can register in person or register online. Please see our Lessons section for details. See you in September!
July 29, 2011 – Rob Roy Drummers win at Maxville Solo Competitions
Sophia Attwells (left) and Catherine Cairns (right) won their respective drumming competitions Rob Roy Drummers won their respective competitions at the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville on Saturday. Catherine Cairns (Grade 5) and Sophia Attwells (Grade 4) each won first place in their snare drumming events. Congratulations to both competitors!
July 16, 2011 – Rob Roy Dancers Excel at Cambridge
Rob Roy Highland Dancers placed very well at the dance competition in Cambridge. The results are as follows: Beginner 10 & U Ann Marie McMullen – 5th Sword Novice 12 & Under, Gillian Wallace -5th Fling, 3rd Sword, 6th Sean Truibhas, 2nd Strathspey & Reel Novice 13 & Over, Alicia McMullen – 4th Sword, 2nd…
Rob Roy Results – Kincardine Highland Games
Rob Roy Gr2 marching to the competition circle July 4, 2011 – Amid a very hot, humid and sunny day, Rob Roy soloists and both Pipe Bands, Grade 5 and Grade 2, attended for a very respectable showing. Despite many unanticipated mis-haps, intentional or otherwise, a good day was had in the end. Thanks to…
Rob Roy Results – Embro Highland Games
July 4, 2011 – Rob Roy Results – Embro Highland Games The Embro Highland Games which take place July 1, was very well attended amid clear skies and a beautiful sun. Only Rob Roy soloists attended this event. Grade 5 Piping March – Kaj Sullivan 2nd Place Grade 3 Piping SR – Ryan Kavanagh 2nd…
Rob Roy Annual Drumming Award Presented to Erica Pulling
June 28, 2011 – Kingston, Ontario – Erica Pulling has been awarded the Peter McKinven Memorial Award which is handed out annually to a drummer who shows dedication and commitment to the Rob Roy organization throughout the year. This year, Erica has been teaching two drumming classes each week while playing tenor drum in the…
Rob Roy Dancing Success In Cobourg
June 25, 2011 – Cobourg, Ontario – Several members of the Rob Roy Highland Dancers competed in Coburg, Ontario and earned prizes. Well done to our competing dancers. Beginner category Maggie Cantarutti – 4th Fling, 2nd Sword, 2nd Sean Truibhas Fiona Duffe – 3rd Sean Truibhas Novice category Gillian Wallace – 4th Fling Catherine Clarke…
Rob Roy Dancers Competing in Cobourg
June 20, 2011 – Kingston, Ontario – Several Rob Roy dancers are competiting at the Cobourg Highland Games on Saturday June 25, 2011. Good luck to everyone!
Rob Roy Solo Results for Georgetown
June 11, 2011 – Georgetown, Ontario – It was another successful day for Rob Roy members competing in the solo piping and drumming events at the Georgetown Highland Games. Rob Roy continues to bring home the prizes demonstrating the talent in the organization and the strength of our teaching program. Piping: Senior Amateur Piobaireachd…
Professional & Amateur Drummers of the Day
June 11, 2011 – Georgetown, Ontario – Rob Roy Lead Drummer Scott Nicholson won Professional Drummer of the Day at the Georgetown Highland Games with a first place finish in the MSR solo event and a second place in the Hornpipe & Jig solo event. Rob Roy member and drumming instructor Iain Bell…
Strong performances for Rob Roy in Georgetown
June 11, 2011 – Georgetown, Ontario – It was a good day for both bands at the Georgetown Highland Games. The Rob Roy Grade 2 band finished in the top three while the Rob Roy Grade 5 band finished just out of the prize list with the drum corps getting a second place out of…
Rob Roy wins at KSF!
May 28, 2011 – Kingston, Ontario – Both the Rob Roy Grade 5 and Grade 2 bands won their events at the newly named Kingston Scottish Festival. Several members of each band also won prizes in the solo piping and drumming competitions during the morning.
Spring Concert 2011
May 24, 2011 – Kingston, Ontario – The Rob Roy organization will have an end of term Spring Concert in which our students and senior players and dancers will show case their talents. Please Join us! Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011 Venue: KCVI Auditorium Time: 7:30pm Tickets: $10/adult, $5 children under 12 Tickets can be…
Volunteers Needed for Kingston Scottish Festival
Kingston, Ontario – May 17, 2011 – We rely on volunteers to make the Kingston Scottish Festival a successful event. Many people have already donated their time and there are a few more positions to fill. If you are interested in helping out for a couple of hours on May 28, 2011 please contact Leslie…
Rob Roy Soloist Results – Ottawa Branch Indoor Games
Kemptville, Ontario – May 7, 2011 – Piper of the Day: MacGregor van de Ven Drummer of the Day: Erica Pulling Rob Roy Soloist Placement at the Ottawa Branch Indoor Games (Kemptville) Event Name First Place Second Place Third Place Drumming Gr.5 Snare Jenna…
Ottawa Branch Indoor Games 2011
Kemptville, Ontario – May 7, 2011 – The Ottawa Branch Indoor Games took place May 7, 2011 in Kemptville. Both Rob Roy Pipe Band Grade 5 and Rob Roy Pipe Band Grade 2 were well received and placed first in their respective competitions. It was the debut of the new medley for the Grade 2…
Video – Rob Roy Pipe Band Grade 5 at Smith Falls Competition
Smith Falls, Ontario – April 16, 2011 –Rob Roy Pipe Band (Grade 5) at Smiths Falls Spring Fling Indoor Games.
Rob Roy Pipe Band Gr. 5 Wins at Smiths Falls Spring Fling Indoor Games
Smith Falls, Ontario – April 16, 2011 –Rob Roy Pipe Band Grade 5 took first place at the Spring Fling Indoor Games in Smiths Falls. It was the debut appearance for the newly constituted Grade 5 band. Congratulations to band members, Pipe Major Peter Barbier, and Lead Drummer MacGregor van de Ven! …
Rob Roy Soloist Results – Spring Fling Indoor Games 2011 (Smiths Falls)
Smith Falls, Ontario – April 16, 2011 – Rob Roy Soloist Placement at the Spring Fling Indoor Games (Smiths Falls) Event Name First Place Second Place Third Place Drumming Gr.5 Snare Sophia Atwells Drumming Gr. 4 Snare MacGregor van de Ven Drumming – Open Snare MSR Erica Pulling Piping – Practice Chanter Bronis MacDougall Piping…
Ottawa Knock-out Final – Group A Champion
Ottawa, Ontario – April 2, 2011 –MacGregor van de Ven dominated the Ottawa Knock-out Group A qualifiers and won the final contest with a well played medley. Congratulations MacGregor!
Rob Roy Dancers finish Second
Congratulations to the Rob Roy Highland Dancers who finished Second overall at the Ottawa Choreography Competition!
Rob Roy Wins Ontario Champion Supreme Title 2010
Very proud Lamonts sporting PPBSO champion supreme medals and plaque. Congratulations Rob Roy!
Rob Roy 6th at World Championships
Congratulations to The Rob Roy Pipe Band who finished 6th in Grade 3B at the 2010 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. It is a wonderful accomplishment for everyone in the band. Grade 3B (33 competed) 1st Geoghegan Memorial (Northern Ireland) 2nd Quinn Memorial (Northern Ireland) 3rd Black Raven 4th Manor Cunningham (Northern Ireland)…
North American Champions 2010
Rob Roy wins the Grade 3 North American Pipe Band Championships for 2010 at Maxville, Ontario. Grade 3 (medley, 14 competed) 1st Rob Roy 2nd Great Lakes 3rd Ulster Scottish 4th 400 Squadron 5th Toronto Police Judges: Ron Rollo, John Elliott (piping); Marty Beaton (drumming); Ken Eller (ensemble)
Rob Roy First at Georgetown
The Rob Roy Grade 3 band won the first contest of the 2010 summer PPBSO circuit in Georgetown, Ontario. Grade 3 (Medley, nine competed) 1st Rob Roy 2nd Hamilton Police 3rd Windsor Police Drumming: 400 Squadron Judges: Gail Brown, Bob MacCrimmon (piping); Greg Dinsdale (drumming); Andrew Berthoff (ensemble) MacGregor van de Ven poses with the Grade…