| Composer's Corner I Colin Elder | |
 Place of Residence: Limavady, County Londonderry Northern Ireland Primary Instrument played: The Great Highland Bagpipes Also play chamber pipes occasionally Occupation: 6 sigma black belt for an automotive electronics company in Antrim N.Ireland. Hobbies: Music composition, Sport. (cricket and rugby) and watching Man United Education: College certificate in Mechanical Engineering Compositions: I have composed a fair few tunes over the years but never really kept track of them. Music Engraving Software: Piobmaster Type of Bagpipes own and use: I don't own any at this point as I've been out of piping for about six years, but I've just started playing again so I'll probably buy a set soon. I will look for a good set of Hendersons and if not, I'll probably buy a new set of McLouds in the short term. Band: Started playing 16 years ago at age 18 whilst serving in the British Army. 6 years later I joined a local grade 3 band for a year before moving house forced me to look somewhere closer. Played with Tullentrain in grade 3 for a year and then became P/M of Castlerock for 3 years before packing it in due to family commitments. Kids are getting a little older now and I have more time so I've begun to play again. No affiliation at the moment, maybe in the new year or next winter. Personal circumstances will decide. Tartan: McDonald of Clanranald Ancient |
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Imogen And Ethan Thomas Pipe Major R.Thomas Mrs Jean Montgomery Bicheno's Toolbox Finn McCool's Road To Nowhere Isabella's Portrait Lean Week, A Nothing In It Proud Keepers Tony's Timetable Breamar Pipers Cameron's Canun Drum Crack Of Dawn, The Jessica's Jig Quench The Dreuth Sean Doherty's Dance John Fettis's Consternation |
Ballycarton Carpet Incedent, The Bobby Rae Cause and Effect Danny's Half Dozen Miramachi Canook, The Reckoning, The Pipe Major Frank O'Neill Kevin's First Foray McFadden's Web Last Ditch, The No Holds Barred |