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March played on a modern Highland bagpipe by William McCallum (audio clip)
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A competition-style march, written in 2/4 time, played by the Campbeltown-born piper William McCallum. Competitions marches of this type evolved in the 1830s, reflecting a demand for new music generated by the rapid growth of Highland Games and outdoor piping competitions at the time. The tunes often feature elaborate gracenoting.
The tune, The Glengarry Gathering, was composed by Queen Victoria's piper Angus MacKay.
Played by William McCallum. The instrument features drones made by Peter Henderson (c. 1900), and chanter made by David Naill (1986). Courtesy of BBC Scotland.
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- Online ID: 000-000-580-060-C
- Image Rights Holder: BBC Scotland
- Project:
The Bagpipe Collection
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland Sound Asset.28
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- Material: March played on a modern Highland bagpipe
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- What: March played on a modern Highland bagpipe
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- Who: Angus MacKay (composer)
William McCallum (performer) - Where:
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- Description: March played on a modern Highland bagpipe by William McCallum.
- References:
- Cannon, Roderick D.,. The Highland Bagpipe and its Music. Edinburgh: John Donald, 1988 and later editions.
- Cheape, Hugh,. The Book of the Bagpipe. Belfast: Appletree Press, 1999.
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