Yes, it is that time of year! We have made our list, and now we are checking it twice.
Is it a list of who has been naughty and nice?
No, it is our tune list for our Robbie Burns dinner and performance.
We are working hard at perfecting these tunes. We hope you will join us and see us perform!
Tickets at Robbie Burns Dinner and Performance
We will be adding the Silent Auction items donated to our shopping cart. At noon on the 20th, the highest bid will become the opening bid at our Robbie Burns 2019 event. At the end of the dinner, the winners will be announced.
You do not need to attend to win!
We are pleased to announce that our 2019 Robbie Burns dinner and performance will be taking place on Jan 20th 2019.
Click here to buy tickets to our 2019 Robbie Burns Dinner and Performance
We are expecting to have the Airdrie Scots Pipes and Drums performing 2 sets. We are also expecting Highland Dancers, Scottish Country Dancers and Canadian Step dancers to perform.
As well, we will have our Roast Beef dinner and Haggis.
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We sat down and selected a new set of marches for the upcoming parade season. We will keep last year’s tunes in our back pocket, but you can expect to hear new music out of us this year!
We are hard at work preparing for our 2018 Burns Night in January. Here is a recording of a tune we are working on!
Do you have a kilt and want to march in a parade but don’t yet play the Bagpipes or Drums? The Airdrie Scots Pipes and Drums has an opportunity for you!
We are recruiting to add a Guard component to the band. The Guard will march with the band, and will from time to time carry the ASPD/AGS flags and banners.
We will be looking to fill the following positions:
You will be trained in the drill, dress and deportment required to be a part of the guard.
Email the Pipe Major for details or phone 587-600-0022.
The Airdrie Gaelic Society is happy to announce that we have booked our venue for the 21st of January 2018 to hold our 4th Annual Robbie Burns dinner and show.
This year, we are expecting performances from:
In addition, we will once again be having a Roast Beef dinner, with roasted potatoes, cooked veggies, salad, rolls, dessert.
You can buy a ticket to indicate your intent to attend, and the purchase price of this intent ticket will be applied against your final ticket. As well, this intent ticket locks in your Early Bird pricing. You will also be eligible for all other specials we offer during the ticket sales period.
The Airdrie Gaelic Society (AGS) will be hosting an open house with the Airdrie Scots Pipes and Drums (ASPD) on June 25th. You will have the opportunity to try your hand at playing the Bass drum, tenor drums or snare drum. You can also try playing a practice chanter.
The ASPD is open to anyone interested in Piping or Drumming. We can help you set up lessons if you don’t know how to play or want to improve; Those that know how to play are welcome to join the band. Membership in the ASPD requires membership in the AGS.
After the Open House, the AGS will be hosting a BBQ for members. We ask our members to RSVP so that we know how many people to prepare for. Members please add yourself to our Facebook event, or email treasurer@airdriescots.ca
