| * How do I join the BC Pipers'
Association? * What
geographic area is covered by the BC Pipers' Association?
* Please tell me about the BCPA motto
(TOG ORM MO PHIOB) ?
* How is the number of awards /
places decided for the results of competitions?
* How do I join the BC Pipers'
Association?
Go to the MEMBERSHIP page, it is linked from the
Site Navigation menu above. On that page you will find answers,and you'll be able to get a
membership application / renewal form.
* What geographic area is covered by the
BC Pipers' Association?
Everyone is welcome to join, membership in the BC
Pipers' is not limited to any geographic area. However, regarding the question of
geography; piping, drumming, and pipe band competitions within B.C., Washington State, and
Oregon State, are usually run by the BC Pipers' rules and regulations.
* Please tell me about the BCPA motto
(TOG ORM MO PHIOB) ?
"Give me my pipe" - It comes from the
Galic Poem "Big Roderick's Lament"
| * Many thanks to Ron Macleod for
providing this poem, and the translation: |
.
Cumha Ruairidh Mhóir
Tog orm mo phìob is théid mi
dhachaidh,
Is duilich leam fhéin, mo léir mar thachair;
Tog orm mo phìob 's mì air mo chràdh
Mu Ruairidh Mór, mu Ruairidh Mór.
Tog orm mo phìob, tha mi sgìth,
Is mur faigh mi ì théid mi dhachaidh;
Tog orm mo phìob, tha mi sgith
Is mì air mo chràdh mu Ruairidh Mór.
Tog orm mo phìob, tha mi sgìth,
Is mur faigh mi ì théid mi dhachaidh;
Clàrsach no pìob cha tog mo crìdh
Cha bheò fear mo gràidh, Ruairidh Mór.. |
.
Big Roderick's Lament
Give me my pipe and I'll go home,
It is sad for me as to how it happened;
Give me my pipe I'm so broken hearted
About Big Roderick, about Big Roderick.
Give me my pipe, I am tired
If I do not get it I'll go home;
Give me my pipe, I am tired,
I'm broken hearted about Big Roderick.
Give me my pipe, I am tired
If I do not get it, I'll go home;
Harp or pipe won't lift my heart,
My loved one is dead, Big Roderick.. |
* How is the number of awards / places
decided for the results of competitions?
It is based upon the number of competitors:
Fewer than 3 competitors = 1 award
3 competitors = 2 awards / places
4 - 10 = 3 awards / places
11-15 = 4 awards /places
16 -20 = 5 awards / places
more than 20 = 6 awards / places |
