Set tunes 2025

Entry to any of these competitions is restricted to current members of CNP.

 

 

The Murray Henderson Clasp to the CNP Gold Medal

Sponsored by the Clan Donald Trust for the Gaelic Performing Arts

 

  1. The Finger Lock - PS 1, K
  2. In Praise of Morag - PS 1, K
  3. The Unjust Incarceration - PS 2, K
  4. The Bells of Perth - PS 2, K
  5. Lament for Donald Ban MacCrimmon - PS 2, K
  6. Donald Gruamach’s March - PS 2, K
  7. Colin Roy MacKenzie’s Lament - PS 3, K
  8. Lament for the Duke of Hamilton -  PS 3, K
  9. Lament for the Earl of Antrim - PS 3, K
  10. Lament for the Children - PS 3, K
  11. Patrick Og MacCrimmon’s Lament - PS 3, K
  12. Scarce of Fishing - PS 3, K
  13. The Red Speckled Bull - PS 4, K
  14. Beinn a Ghriain - PS 4
  15. John Garve MacLeod of Raasay’s Lament - PS 5, K
  16. Mary’s Praise - PS 5, K
  17. Lament for the Union - PS 6, K
  18. Craigellachie - PS 6, K
  19. The Daughter’s Lament - PS 6, K
  20. The Sound of the Waves against the Castle of Duntroon - PS 6, K
  21. The End of the Little Bridge - PS 8, K
  22. Lady MacDonald’s Lament - PS 8, K
  23. Nameless Cherede Darievea - PS 8, K
  24. The Laird of Anapool’s Lament - PS 9
  25. The Rout of the Lowland Captain - PS 9
  26. MacLeod of Colbeck’s Lament - PS 10
  27. MacKenzie of Gairloch’s Lament - PS 10
  28. The Red Hand in the MacDonald’s Arms - PS 10
  29. The MacLeans’ March - PS 10
  30. The Battle of Waterloo - PS 11
  31. Mrs MacLeod of Talisker’s Salute - PS 11
  32. The MacDonalds’ Salute - PS 11
  33. Abercairney’s Salute - PS 11
  34. My Dearest on Earth, Give me your Kiss - PS 11
  35. Lament for the Harp Tree - PS 12, K
  36. Port Urlar - PS 12
  37. Lament for Airds - PS 13
  38. Lament for Hugh - PS 13
  39. Salute to MacDonald of Staffa - PS 13
  40. Good Health to You Donald - PS 13
  41. The Sutherlands’ Gathering - PS 14
  42. Lament for King George III - PS 14
  43. Lament for Cluny MacPherson - PS 14
  44. Sir James MacDonald of the Isles’ Salute - PS 14
  45. MacLeod of MacLeod’s Lament - PS 15, K
  46. Farewell to the Queen’s Ferry - PS 20th Century Piob. 2020 edition
  47. Lament for John MacDonald, Inverness - PS 20th Century Piob. 2020 edition
  48. Lament for Pipe Major Robert Reid - PS 20th Century Piob. 2020 edition
  49. Salute to James Campbell - PS 20th Century Piob. 2020 edition
  50. Salute to the MacCrimmon Cairn at Borreraig - PS 20th Century Piob. 2020 edition
  51. The Phantom Piper of Corrieyairack - PS 20th Century Piob. 2020 edition
  52. Roderick MacDonald’s Salute - Donald MacLeod Piob. 2019 edition
  53. A Son’s Salute to his Parents - Donald MacLeod Piob. 2019 edition
  54. The Edinburgh Piobaireachd - John MacLellan Ceol Mor

 

  • The winner receives the First Prize, the Louis MacKinnon Challenge Cup, the Clan Donald Trust Targe and a Clasp to the Gold Medal.
  • The competition is confined to winners of the Society’s Gold Medal.
  • Competitors are to submit 4 tunes chosen from the list above, one of which they will be required to play.
  • Competitors are not restricted to settings in the Piobaireachd Society Collection and Kilberry Book. Those who wish to play alternative settings should submit legible scores, indicating the origins of the settings, to the competition organisers.
  • There must be a minimum of 3 competitors or the event will not be held.

 

Gold Medal Competition

1.    The Prince’s Salute (#) - PS 1, K        
2.    Lament for the Departure of King James - PS 3, K
3.    Lady Margaret MacDonald’s Salute - PS 3, K    
4.    The Stewarts’ White Banner - PS 7
5.    Ronald MacDonald of Morar’s Lament - PS 8, K    
6.    The Young Laird of Dungallon’s Salute (#) - PS 10
7.    The MacLean’s March (#) - PS 10
8.    A Son’s Salute to his Parents - Donald MacLeod Piob 2019 edition 
9.    A Salute to Sir Iain and Neville McKay

 

  • The winner receives the First Prize, The Highland Society of London Trophy for one year, and the Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc Gold Medal.
  • Former winners are not eligible to compete.
  • Competitors are to submit 4 tunes chosen from the list of 8 Gold Medal tunes above, one of which they will be required to play.
  • Entry to the Gold Medal competition is restricted to pipers who have not previously won the Gold Medal event and who are: a) Pipers with a P&D Assn ‘A’ Grade, or b) Pipers who have been awarded a prize (other than first prize) in a previous Comunn na Piobaireachd Gold Medal competition since 1990, or c) Pipers who have previously won the Comunn na Piobaireachd Silver Medal competition. 
  • Competitors are not restricted to settings in the Piobaireachd Society Collection and Kilberry Book. Those who wish to play alternative settings should submit legible scores, indicating the origins of the settings, to the competition organisers.
  • No medal will be awarded if the judges are of the opinion that the standard does not warrant the award.

 

Silver Medal Competition
             
1.    Lament for the Viscount of Dundee - PS 1, K
2.    You’re Welcome, Ewen Lochiel - PS 2, K
3.    The Rout of the MacPhees (#) - PS 4
4.    MacDonald of Kinlochmoidart’s Lament No 1 - PS 6, K
5.    The Desperate Battle (#) - PS 7, K
6.    The MacFarlanes’ Gathering - PS 7, K
7.    The Piper’s Warning to his Master - PS 12, K
8.    Chisholm’s Salute (#) - PS 14, K

                    

  • The winner receives the First Prize and the Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc Silver Medal.
  • Former winners are not eligible to compete.
  • Competitors are to submit 3 tunes chosen from the list of 8 Silver Medal tunes above, one of which they will be required to play. 
  • Entry to the Silver Medal competition is restricted to pipers who have not previously won the Silver Medal event and who are Pipers with a P&D Assn ‘B’ Grade.  
  • Previous winners of the Comunn na Piobaireachd Bronze Medal are eligible for entry to the Silver Medal.
  • Competitors are not restricted to settings in the Piobaireachd Society Collection and Kilberry Book. Those who wish to play alternative settings should submit legible scores, indicating the origins of the settings, to the competition organisers.
  • No medal will be awarded if the judges are of the opinion that the standard does not warrant the award.
  • PS = Piobaireachd Society Collection

 

K = Kilberry Book of Ceol Mor 
DM = Donald MacLeod Piobaireachd Book 1, 2019 edition
(#) = indicates a crunluath a mach movement is required


Bronze Medal Competition

  • The winner receives the First Prize and the Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc Bronze Medal.
  • Former winners are not eligible to compete.
  • Competitors are to submit 2 tunes of their own choice, one of which they will be required to play.
  • Entry to the Bronze Medal competition is restricted to pipers with a Piping and Dancing  Association ‘C’ Grade or lower.  Note that a competitor entered for the Bronze Medal cannot play up in the Silver Medal.
  • Competitors are not restricted to settings in the Piobaireachd Society Collection and Kilberry Book. Those who wish to play alternative settings should submit legible scores, indicating the origins of the settings, to the competition organisers.
  • No medal will be awarded if the judges are of the opinion that the standard does not warrant the award.


On behalf of the Music Committee,


Greg Wilson
Secretary                            

15 April 2024

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