[NSP] Re: NPS Dec N/L etc

2005-12-10 Thread Julia Say
any of the first three items, please let me know and I'll replace them. We apologise for the inconvenience. -- Julia Say, Hon Sec. NPS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01670 860215 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Low E key squeak problems

2006-05-08 Thread Julia . Say
PS. I should have said immerse in a suitable container OF WATER Sorry - senior moment. Julia To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: nps detatched

2006-05-17 Thread Julia Say
subscribers are NPS members. I hope this helps -- Julia Say, Hon Sec. NPS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01670 860215 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: nps detached

2006-05-17 Thread Julia Say
-- Julia Say, Hon Sec. NPS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01670 860215 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: to choyte or not to choyte

2006-05-25 Thread Julia . Say
On 25 May 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that many NSPers use it to some extent, and, used sparingly, it can help reinforce rhythm problem occurs either when these open gracings become habit and end up shoved in any old place Thanks, Chris. The original quote in the book (p. 37) was To

[NSP] Re: Choyting again

2006-05-31 Thread Julia . Say
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I noticed late last night that the passage of music reproduced on the bottom left-hand corner of the front cover of the Clough book includes pairs of notes with slurs over them and an F# gracenote between the final two low Es, which are joined by a tie. How are we to

[NSP] Re: Choyting again

2006-05-31 Thread Julia . Say
On 31 May 2006, Gibbons, John wrote: One gets the impression that if Clough had had more (any?) input into the NPS tunebook, it would have looked very different. Unfortunately not. I think he was asked for input, as he was on the earlier 1931 Fenwick tutor reissue, but the politics of the

[NSP] Re: choyters choice

2006-06-06 Thread Julia . Say
On 6 Jun 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone thought they had spotted me doing it on the Minstrels Fancy but fact I maintain it is a D flourish that Billy Pigg excelled in The someone in question is fully aware that Billy Pigg was a law unto himself, and frequently used non-standard

[NSP] Re: choyters choice

2006-06-06 Thread Julia . Say
On 6 Jun 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe the Pipes of all nations 78 should be released It has been. It's on a CD called Wor Nanny's a Mazer, which is otherwise early song dialect recordings (1904-33). PHCD2K1 (1999) My copy says the CD was the result of co-operation between Ray

[NSP] (Fwd) Re: choyters choice

2006-06-07 Thread Julia . Say
I received this from Anne Moore today, I think it may have meant for the list. Julia --- Forwarded message follows --- I've had copies of this in stock at the Bagpipe Museum, and can get more if anyone's interested...Anne Bagpipe Museum --- End of forwarded

[NSP] Re: (Fwd) Re: choyters choice

2006-06-07 Thread Julia . Say
On 7 Jun 2006, Richard Shuttleworth wrote: Now you have me interested. What is this that Anne has in stock? Sorry - the CD with Anty Charlton on it mentioned in a previous posting. Wor Nanny's a Mazer PHCD2K1 (1999) Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Re: boring discovery

2006-06-20 Thread Julia . Say
On 20 Jun 2006, Colin wrote: You can buy rat poison quite easily but liquid paraffin? Find a friendly vet - there are several amongst society members. They use it by the gallon. The amounts needed just for maintenance are pretty small, and a piping vet would probably understand your needs

[NSP] NPS July newsletter

2006-06-29 Thread Julia Say
This was posted to members today, except for a small number of UK members whose surnames begin with J, L or M. (technical hitch due to my arithmetic) These latter will be posted Friday morning. Cheers -- Julia Say, Hon Sec. NPS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01670 860215 To get on or off this list

[NSP] Re: NSP (still) Wanted please-o-please-o-please.

2006-07-08 Thread Julia . Say
On 7 Jul 2006, The Irish Flute Store wrote: Anyone have an NSP set available? I'm in the market. I would really like an Evans set in F or G. Patrick: The nsp world is largely a sellers market. The main two places that sets come up these days are the NPS newsletter (there are 4 in the

[NSP] Re: Tunes for the keyless chanter

2006-07-12 Thread Julia . Say
On 11 Jul 2006, Ian Lawther wrote: The Peacock Collection is virtually a keyless collectionperhps a few tunes that use additional notes but not many. www.northumbrianpipers.org.uk/books In addition to Peacock the Northumbrian Pipers First Tune Book contains a fair number of keyless

[NSP] Re: Second hand burleigh pipes

2006-07-12 Thread Julia . Say
From: Bos, Guido [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [NSP] Second hand burleigh pipes I ran across someone selling his 7 key, 4 drone Burleigh Northumbrian smallpipes. Can someone tell me if 430 UKP is a fair price? Guido: Find out if the set is working. And don't take the

[NSP] Re: Looking for smallpipes

2006-09-25 Thread Julia . Say
On 25 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a reworked Burleigh set on ebay right now. The link is below. That set has real ivory on it and the seller specifically states that (s)he will not ship outside the States as a result. Helen needs a set which can be imported to NZ, whose laws

[NSP] NPS Oct NL

2006-09-29 Thread Julia . Say
The Oct newsletter, and new members handbook, has been posted out to paid up members today, Fri 29 Sept. It should start to reach UK members by Monday if not before. Julia Say NPS Hon Sec. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin

[NSP] Re: Pipers' Gathering photos

2006-10-01 Thread Julia . Say
On 1 Oct 2006, Philip Gruar wrote: (Curiously enough, women seem to have a natural immunity) Regrettably this seems to be not entirely the case, tho' I suspect it's something those of us of the female persuasion would prefer not to publicise. sigh Julia To get on or off this list see

[NSP] Re: peacock pipes

2006-10-04 Thread Julia . Say
On 3 Oct 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would be interesting to hear what the pipemakers have to say about keyless chanters with a flattened seventh. In looking at my own scabrous keyless chanter one the reasons I've held off on filling in the f hole and redilling a flattened seventh

[NSP] NPS competition results

2006-10-22 Thread Julia Say
- it is a duet class not an ensemble. Class 3 Composition of original tune 1. Julia Say 2. Hilary de Vries 3. Julia Say 8 entries, 6 composers No composition of variations entries UK playing classes Novice: 1. Stephen Wassell 2. Daphne Briggs Beginners: 1. Peter Dunn 2. Daphne Briggs Senior Starters: 1

[NSP] NPS Dec NL, mag etc

2006-12-01 Thread Julia . Say
Apologies to those whom this does not concern. The Dec NL, annual mag, and AGM notice etc have been posted Fri pm 1 Dec, so should start arriving in places (at least in the UK) Monday, or possibly even Sat for a few lucky (?) folk. Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Wannies Boxing Day session

2006-12-21 Thread Julia . Say
There appears to have been a bit of an organisational confusion over the post-Wannies session. For those considering coming, the session is at the Queens Arms, Acomb as far as we know. The Barrasford Arms has been converted to a restaurant, and although the landlord is now apparently aware of

[NSP] Pills to purge melancholy

2007-04-01 Thread Julia . Say
Any others interested in C17 songs music might like to know that downloadable versions of D'Urfey's Pills to Purge Melancholy seem to be available at http://www.archive.org/details/texts (search on D'Urfey - there's 6 volumes and they're huge pdf files) The title is different but it's the

[NSP] Fwd. K. Tickell press release

2007-05-04 Thread Julia . Say
Gateshead on (0191) 4434661 or by visiting the venue's official website HYPERLINK http://www.thesagegateshead.org/www.thesagegateshead.org   --- End of forwarded message - Julia Say, Hon Sec. NPS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel 01670 860215 To get on or off this list see list information at http

[NSP] Dots for Highland Cathedral

2007-05-08 Thread Julia . Say
I've just had an enquiry for these sigh from a newish nsp player, so I'm hoping someone out there could send me abc / jpg / whatever in nsp key so it's less work to pass it on. Thanx Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Re: Dots for Highland Cathedral

2007-05-08 Thread Julia . Say
Thanks to those who responded. I now have two copies - one in G/D, the other D/A. I am also told it's copyright. I also have valuable suggestions as to why this shouldn't be played on nsp, and as I concur with at least one of them, this explains why I didn't have the dots in the first place.

[NSP] Highland Cathedral (footnote)

2007-05-09 Thread Julia . Say
I ended up with 6 copies in assorted keys and arrangements, together with a number of suggestions. Thank to all those helpful listers out there. My position (for the record) is I may not agree with what you play, but I will defend, (tho' maybe not) to the death, your right to play it. Hence

[NSP] Re: How do reeds die?

2007-05-16 Thread Julia . Say
On 15 May 2007, Francis Wood wrote: Are there any anecdotal remarks known from any of the classic old pipers? Well there's the story of one of Jack Armstrong's reeds which he is supposed to have played for 50 years, until in some pipers gathering or other, someone took it out of the chanter

[NSP] Re: Practice

2007-05-19 Thread Julia . Say
On 19 May 2007, Roger Howard wrote: the comment that it would be possible to reconstruct a plausible set of Clough-style exercises made me prick up my ears. Has anyone ever attempted such a reconstruction, I wonder? And what suggestions might more accomplished players make for a good set

[NSP] NPS memberships

2007-07-25 Thread Julia . Say
Dear NPS members on this list There are currently 85 members (some of whom I know read this list) who have not yet renewed their membership for 2007. You have a week to get in touch before you are considered to have resigned... Julia NPS Hon Sec. To get on or off this list see list

[NSP] NPS competition results

2007-10-21 Thread Julia . Say
: 1. Julia Say 2. Peter Dunn 3. Julia Say (5 entries from 3 composers) Composition of Variations: No entries In the playing classes, there were no disqualifications, so missed placings means no furher entries Smallpipes novice: No entries Smallpipes Junior: 1. Tristan Selden Smallpipes Beginner

[NSP] Re: Loud Drones

2007-11-11 Thread Julia . Say
On 10 Nov 2007, Mike and Enid Walton wrote: I was eagerly awaiting a flurry of responses as I also have the same problem. I had considered suggesting that the problem might be a quiet chanter reed rather than loud drones, if the drones are balanced with each other. As others have said,

[NSP] Re: Learning to tune drones

2007-11-18 Thread Julia . Say
On 18 Nov 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.milecastle27.co.uk/simulator/ It also tries to address some of the confusion around pipers pitch and concert pitch notation... I assumed concert meant G pitch drones and pipers pitch meant F pitch drones. But it doesn't. It means what

[NSP] NPS Dec NL / mag.

2007-11-30 Thread Julia . Say
Apologies to non-members. The December issue has been posted today 30 Nov, so should with any luck reach some folk on Monday. It contains both NL and annual mag, together with AGM notice a couple of flyers. Cheers Julia NPS Hon Sec. To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Re: Winter tunes

2007-12-05 Thread Julia . Say
On 5 Dec 2007, Ian Lawther wrote: One choice is The Cold Nights Of Winter, Is there any music associated with other traditions at this time of year The Frost is all over The Hogmanay Jig... Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Re: Ebay nsp book

2008-01-29 Thread Julia . Say
On 29 Jan 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The second photo provided in the ebay listing has the printed title page with Fenwick as the author. Why does it have a hand written top cover with Cocks and the author? This is, as someone has already said, the 1931 edition. Its also, judging by

[NSP] Ebay book - C19 transactions

2008-01-30 Thread Julia . Say
in small batches. Anyone who wishes for a set should get in touch with me offlist, and I'll sort it out on a first come first served basis.. Hope this helps Julia Say NPS Hon Sec. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Ebay book - C19 transactions

2008-01-30 Thread Julia . Say
On 30 Jan 2008, Francis Wood wrote: These facsimile editions are beautifully produced, utterly fascinating, and a great bargain. Thanks, Francis, for that undeserved accolade. Just doing my job. Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] NPS tunebook 2 - Parnell's March

2008-02-22 Thread Julia . Say
Dear all I'm currently working as one of a team on a new edition of the 2nd tunebook, which involves, amongst other things, playing through all the tunes as printed. It is felt that the version of Parnell's March is not what pipers mostly play, particularly in bars 12, 20, and 25. I'd be very

[NSP] New nsp for sale

2008-03-09 Thread Julia . Say
For sale: New set of fully mounted blackwood, brass and imitation ivory nsp. 7-key chanter (interchangeable stock). 4 drones, each with a tuning bead. Reid-style decoration. Red bag cover. Mahogany bellows. Made by me, and guaranteed. 875 UK pounds + carriage at cost. Julia Say B J Say

[NSP] Great Northern Tune Book

2008-03-16 Thread Julia . Say
Dear all Matt Seattle's long awaited second edition of this - the Vickers MS - (in one volume), jointly published by the EFDSS and the NPS, has just come back from the printers. The official launch event is planned for Sat 19 April (watch this space for details), but meanwhile copies are

[NSP] Mar / April NPS newsletter

2008-03-20 Thread Julia . Say
Dear NPS members The first newsletter of the year went to post today, Thursday 20 Mar. In response to Richard's post about pipes for sale, the NL includes a further 8 sets of pipes for sale in a wide assortment of complexities, pitches and price ranges. (mostly in the UK, though) Cheers Julia

[NSP] Re: Mar / April NPS newsletter

2008-03-21 Thread Julia . Say
On 21 Mar 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My phone number is 01670 363660, re Young Pipers Day. Also the date for Bellingham show is August 30th (the last Saturday) not the Bank Holiday weekend. There will be a reminder in the next Newsletter. Thanks, Malcolm. Both down to me, I'm afraid -

[NSP] Re: Flowers of the Forest

2008-04-05 Thread Julia . Say
On 5 Apr 2008, Richard York wrote: I haven't heard the Rob MacKillop version - is this the same as Julia's version 1, please? Not quite - although it's closely related. X:2486 T:Flowers of the Forest (The Liltin') M:4/4 L:1/8 K:G G2 GG

[NSP] Re: Flowers of the Forest

2008-04-06 Thread Julia . Say
On 5 Apr 2008, Matt Seattle wrote: I think this is the Scots Musical Museum version, located from JC's tune finder http://trillian.mit.edu/~jc/tmp/Tune078862.gif it's in B flat rather than A flat, Thanks, Matt. I didn't want to fork out all this year's birthday money on a copy if I can

[NSP] Flowers of The Forest

2008-04-06 Thread Julia . Say
Thanks to all those who have contributed to the discussion so far. It was far from my intention to upset those from a GHB background who obviously take the tune so seriously. To me it's just a good tune, with a rather unsatisfactory printed version in a book mostly used by starting out

[NSP] Re: Flowers...OT

2008-04-07 Thread Julia . Say
On 6 Apr 2008, Richard York wrote: inappropriate tunes for weddings? Ooh, good, I need a giggle: The Bride's No a Maid (topical -its in Vickers!) The Clumsy Lover (good tune...erno further comment) Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Re: Flowers of The Forest

2008-04-07 Thread Julia . Say
On 6 Apr 2008, Dru Brooke-Taylor wrote: Could I add an extra suggestion. would it be a good idea to include the extra tunes and the revised versions in the next NPS Blue Folio tune book with a note of how they fit with the different editions of Books 1, 2 and 3? Or is that too

[NSP] Funeral in Birmingham (UK)

2008-04-09 Thread Julia . Say
Is there anyone who would be prepared to play Amazing Grace on Northumbrian pipes for a funeral next Tuesday (15 April), or alternatively record it and send a CD to the enquirer so it can be played at the service. Contact details available on request. Thanks Julia To get on or off this list

[NSP] Piper required - Stafford, UK

2008-05-01 Thread Julia . Say
Dear all Is there anyone within travelling distance of Stafford who could pipe for about 15 mins for a Rotary club President and explain a little about nsp on Friday June 6th, please? Contact me offlist for contact details. Thanks Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Holmfirth

2008-05-02 Thread Julia . Say
Received this morning from Dave Ashton: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Pipers, Holmfirth festival goes ahead under its normal programme. The 'All types of Pipes' event is on Sunday May 11th. between 10.30 and 1.30. Upstairs bar in the White Hart Hotel.

[NSP] Re: SNP Tune South Wind

2008-05-03 Thread Julia . Say
On 3 May 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does any one know the origins of the tune South Wind from the Northumbrian Piper's Second Tune Book Page 34. Is it Northumbrian, Scottish or Irish? Well, googling South Wind traditional tune brings up a lot of sites with Irish, Gaelic, or waltz in

[NSP] Re: (Top quality) NSP at auction

2008-05-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 21 May 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the seller is quite clear that it's a Colin Ross set. It has happened before that a set is thus advertised when in fact only a small part of it was. So it's worth checking. Also the pitch is described as F#. It would be worth checking if this really

[NSP] Proposed new piping course

2008-06-03 Thread Julia . Say
NORTHUMBRIA PIPING WEEK OCT 11 - OCT 18 2008 A residential piping course suitable for all playing levels based in a licensed hotel in Whitley Bay, Northumberland including Pauline Cato and Andy May as tutors for the week plus other guest tutors, performers and helpers. Some accommodation for

[NSP] Re: NHMS

2008-06-15 Thread Julia . Say
the package to him, or get in touch with him about it. I hope this helps Julia Say NPS Hon. Sec. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] NPS July NL

2008-06-30 Thread Julia . Say
The NL was posted today, June 30, so should the first lucky members July 2. Apologies to those whom this does not concern. Julia Say NPS Hon Sec. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Confusion of addresses - NPS contacts

2008-07-09 Thread Julia . Say
: secretary (at) etc Hope this helps Julia Say To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Rusty Gulley

2008-07-20 Thread Julia . Say
On 8 Jul 2008, Gibbons, John wrote: Oh good - taking about the music! I'm reading (or attempting to plough through most of) a heavy duty tome called the History of Violin Playing from its inception to 1761 by John Boyden. In talking of Renaissance rhythms it talks of hemiola - alternating

[NSP] Re: piper's identity?

2008-07-30 Thread Julia . Say
On 30 Jul 2008, Rob Say wrote: Anyone know who the duke of northumberland's piper was in 1925, 1926 James Hall (from 1892-1931) 1932? James Byrnes (from 1931 -49) From Richard Butler Keith Proud's Alphabetical History of the Pipes from the earliest Times to 1850 Out of print, but

[NSP] Camcorders

2008-07-31 Thread Julia . Say
Thanks to all those who took the time and trouble to respond at length. I now have plenty of advice, some of it conflicting; links to lots of pages, most of which tell me more than I need to know; and an idea of likely budgeting needs to get anywhere. Ta Julia To get on or off this list

[NSP] Tune title spelling

2008-08-14 Thread Julia . Say
I've recently been in contact with a lady whose 7x great grandfather was Will Allan. She is descended from Jimmy's brother Robert, although the Allan surname disappeared a couple of generations back as one Hugh Allan only had daughters. Anyway, the point of this ramble is that they have found

[NSP] Re: re-Tune title spelling

2008-08-16 Thread Julia . Say
On 16 Aug 2008, the Red Goblin wrote: variation usually occurs through verbal propagation - the hearer writing it down as they think right and not necessarily correctly. I've found several instances, mainly in more rural communities, of census enumerators (apparently insufficiently

[NSP] Re: jhf

2008-08-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Aug 2008, Ormston, Chris wrote: Bellingham Show? Tom Clough's Bellingham adjudication speech from the 1930s still applies!! October 1923: The chief aim of any player is to produce good music. Now this can only be attained by the proper use of his musical instrument. There are two

[NSP] Re: jhf

2008-08-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Aug 2008, Ormston, Chris wrote: , I've just had an off-list request for an explanation of choyting. Clough described it as To grace a note in the manner of a Highland piper i.e. to play a grace note, then a melody note without silence between the two. and (in reference to the 1895

[NSP] Re: jhf

2008-08-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Aug 2008, Gibbons, John wrote: Not executed properly? But isn't it meant to sound like that? The cry of the curlew, bleating of sheep etc I withdraw that comment - possibly it's the piper doing it who should be executed properly. v. big grin Julia To get on or off

[NSP] Re: jhf

2008-08-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Aug 2008, Ormston, Chris wrote: it's not just a Clough thing. Joe Hutton's playing clearly demonstrated detached fingering and contained few open gracings, and I'd urge readers to listen to his earlier recordings . George Atkinson's name appears again and again on the competition

[NSP] Re: The great choyte debate redux

2008-08-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Aug 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remember reading somewhere (possibly in Boyden's book on the history of violin playing,) From the same book, which I'm currently reading / ploughing through, I have bookmarked a small paragraph which remarks (of violinists in the C17), that the

[NSP] Re: jhf

2008-08-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Aug 2008, Ormston, Chris wrote: I may have imagined this, but I've a feeling GGA was involved in George Atkinson's tuition. Ah. I thought so, but couldn't place where I'd heard it. Thanks for getting me going about piping ensembles too - was it intentional??? No, it just sort of

[NSP] Re: Plaid 'n stuff

2008-08-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Aug 2008, Ian Lawther wrote: From first hearing the word choyte I have assumed it to be onomatopoeic. I have always assumed it was pitmatic. It also appears to be a word in both French and Punjabi (thanks, google). I'll try it on the neighbours Julia To get on or off

[NSP] Re: The great choyte debate redux

2008-08-23 Thread Julia . Say
On 23 Aug 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Basically The less we know about our musical culture the more it is potentially open to misinterpretaion. Which, IMO, brings us nicely back full circle to: The chief aim of any player is to produce good music. Now this can only be attained by the

[NSP] Re: sociology of NSP

2008-08-27 Thread Julia . Say
On 27 Aug 2008, Chris O. wrote: Yes - we have yet to explain how the Cloughs came by their instruments. How could Henry (I) afford a set of Reid pastoral pipes, for example At the time of the Napoleonic wars, many of the miners had enlisted, and the mineowners were being forced

[NSP] Re: Bellingham show

2008-08-27 Thread Julia . Say
On 27 Aug 2008, JuliaSay wrote: I have just been informed that Bellingham Show has been cancelled. The field is waterlogged, and it's still raining there. They could not leave a decision any longer. Further to which, I had a phone call from Tommy Breckons offering the use of the Youth

[NSP] Re: More choyting!

2008-08-27 Thread Julia . Say
On 27 Aug 2008, Wright Allan wrote: Does anyone have a solution (other than the kicking option, which I'm considering) Send it back to the maker and tell him / her to put it right. If this doesn't work find another maker who *can* fix it for you - or reject the pipes as unplayable and

[NSP] Floods in Morpeth

2008-09-07 Thread Julia . Say
Those of you in the UK may have seen on the news that the centre of Morpeth was flooded, including the area of the Chantry Museum. On this youtube clip, it looks alarming http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQrAKGlAPyk That was yesterday. The good news is that the flood defences held at the

[NSP] Re: Floods in Morpeth

2008-09-07 Thread Julia . Say
On 7 Sep 2008, Pauline Cato wrote: Just to add to that I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to Anne Moore who With help from Kim John Bibby managed to move all the valuables upstairs I'll second that. Kim rang again this morning to say that she understood that after they all went home

[NSP] Re: Floods in Morpeth

2008-09-07 Thread Julia . Say
On 7 Sep 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a question fro the illuminati - will the building be available for the concert / competitions in October? Don't know yet. The concert was going to be held elsewhere, but according to your friend's photo collection that building has also been

[NSP] New venues for NPS events - Morpeth

2008-09-10 Thread Julia . Say
Dear members (and apologies to others) The 80th birthday party concert for the NPS on Sat. Oct 11th will now be at Morpeth Methodist Church, which is a superb place to play, acoustically. There are other rooms for refreshments - the only drawback being that the building is alcohol free, so

[NSP] Re: detatched/closed method

2008-09-21 Thread Julia . Say
First of all, Adrian, please get your facts right. Whilst Colin freely admits he is not a competitor he did, in the past, compete. I do not have records of all competitions available, but he won both beginner and intermediate classes of the NPS competitions in 1961, and then in 1964, judged by

[NSP] NPS competitions - overseas composition entries

2008-09-21 Thread Julia . Say
therefore send it to me rather than Anne. If it's in the post already, don't worry, Anne is receiving her mail, and we'll sort something out. But perhaps in the latter case you could let me know so I can double check I've got everything. Thank you Julia Say, NPS sec. To get on or off this list see

[NSP] Re: Fool, fearing to tread, aka Peacock marks

2008-09-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Sep 2008, Ormston, Chris wrote: We don't really know what Peacock meant by the trill marks. It's even been suggested that Mr Wright, the publisher, was wholly responsible for the transcriptions, and, not being a piper, gave it his best shot. To Chris' comments I'd just like to add

[NSP] Re: Fool, fearing to tread, aka Peacock marks

2008-09-22 Thread Julia . Say
On 22 Sep 2008, Richard York wrote: in the case of a run of semi-quavers on the nsp I suppose it also has the possibility of do nothing extra ? Just getting them sounding as they should (peas in a pod), is quite sufficient challenge for most of us, I think. Otherwise you could

[NSP] Re: Piping under threat!

2008-10-02 Thread Julia . Say
On 2 Oct 2008, Gibbons, John wrote: It also stretched higher up the social scale than some people like to think. The picture (of Dixon himself?) in the Dixon MS is of a gentleman in a rather snazzy coat. William Dixon was a churchwarden of his (admittedly very rural) parish. One of his many

[NSP] Last minute piping concert

2008-10-09 Thread Julia . Say
Anyone within range of Morpeth next week: --- NORTHUMBRIAN PIPING CONCERT WEDS OCT 15 2008 with Andy May Hinny Pawsey and Andrew Margaret Watchorn In St James´ Hall, Wellway, Morpeth at 7.30 pm Tickets: £7.50 including light refreshments Available on the door

[NSP] Re: Gold Badge Award for Colin

2008-10-13 Thread Julia . Say
On 12 Oct 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was really pleased to read in the newsletter about Colin receiving the gold badge from EFDSS for lifelong service to folk music. The presentation is at the Bridge Folk Club 50th birthday party on Nov 17th - which is already a sell out. The

[NSP] Re: Over the hill?

2008-10-24 Thread Julia . Say
On 24 Oct 2008, tim rolls BT wrote: Just make sure you play with a group of older females and you should be able to keep your end up! Has someone been telling you stories about Jack Armstrong, Tim? Meanwhile, as an older female, it appears I should live in hope.. Taps finger

[NSP] NPS meetings - venues from now on.

2008-10-31 Thread Julia . Say
. Thank you Julia Say Hon Sec. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[NSP] Re: Maa Bonny Lad

2008-10-31 Thread Julia . Say
On 31 Oct 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: His grave is green but not wi' grass you'll never lie beside him. means that he's drowned. Or killed in action and given a sea burial, gven the press worked for the navy. Maybe Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] York Waits concert

2008-11-01 Thread Julia . Say
Kim Bibby-Wilson has requested that we publicise the following: Pre-Christmas Concert -Music of the Tudors including the new tune William Turner´s Jig Tuesday 18th November 2008, 7.30 pm The Ballroom, The Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth, NE61 1LZ Tickets £8.00 (Concessions £6.00) Available

[NSP] Re: York Waits concert

2008-11-02 Thread Julia . Say
On 2 Nov 2008, Chris Ormston wrote: And, of equal relevance to NSP, The Pogues are at Newcastle Carling Academy on 11th December! Quite. However both are good - I've only seen the Pogues live once, and that was at Cambridge Folk Festival in the late 80s. I doubt if I'll be going to the York

[NSP] NPS Dec NL, annual mag etc

2008-11-28 Thread Julia . Say
Dear NPS members (and apologies to others) The Dec posting, consisting of newsletter, annual magazine, AGM notice etc has been posted today, Fri 28 Nov. so should reach some folk over the weekend, given it went straight to the regional sorting office. Cheers Julia Say NPS sec. To get

[NSP] Re: Starting point

2009-01-05 Thread Julia . Say
On 5 Jan 2009, gibbonssoi...@aol.com wrote: If you can find a copy, Matt's edition of Bewick's MS The NPS is currently in negotiation with Matt to publish a new edition of this. No dates promised, but we'll do what we can. Julia To get on or off this list see list information at

[NSP] Re: Jimmy Allan traditional (?)

2009-01-13 Thread Julia . Say
The NPS has a scrapbook of tunes submitted by members for both the first (1936) and second editions (1970) of the first tunebook, mostly duplicated - they were circulated to members for the first edition - but some are in MS. In some cases, composers autograph MS copies. I've just been going

[NSP] Re: Jimmy Allen

2009-01-15 Thread Julia . Say
On 15 Jan 2009, colin wrote: When it appeared in the NSP tunebook, did it come about from oh I know a good one or are there any indications as to an older date/source etc. 1964 isn't that long ago to some of us. The drafts suggested tunes for the 1970 edition of the 1st tunebook are

[NSP] Re: Copyright issues

2009-01-16 Thread Julia . Say
On 16 Jan 2009, Barry Say wrote: I believe the situation in the USA is rather different, Also, how long does copyright last? Anyone know any good websites? The first thing about copyright is that it's a minefield. The second is that it's different from country to country: certainly USA

[NSP] Re: Copyright issues

2009-01-16 Thread Julia . Say
On 16 Jan 2009, julia@nspipes.co.uk wrote: Far too much But here's a PS: Publishing includes typesetting more than one copy and handing it round to friends: writing out a copyright tune by hand, copying it by any means and distributing that:course music of any sort: workshops: and so

[NSP] Re: Copyright issues

2009-01-16 Thread Julia . Say
On 16 Jan 2009, malcra...@aol.com wrote: How does copyright effect performance.? Especaillay if an enterance charge is made, For all performances, paid or otherwise, and this includes sessions in pubs, someone is supposed to sit there writing down everything that is played. This list is

[NSP] nsp for sale

2009-01-21 Thread Julia . Say
I have been given details of a set of Philip Gruar's pipes for sale by the original owner. They are in blackwood nickel finish, and have a 7 key chanter. They are in the UK. Contact me offlist for full details if interested - if not sold by the end of Feb they will be advertised in the March

[NSP] Piper for funeral (UK)

2009-01-22 Thread Julia . Say
Is there an nspiper available who could play The Skye Boat Song at a funeral in Leatherhead (Surrey) on Thurs 5th Feb.as the coffin leaves the church. There is a music industry connection so expenses / a reasonable fee appear to be available. Please contact me for more details. Julia To

[NSP] A light aside......

2009-01-30 Thread Julia . Say
I am currently getting recurrent spam mail from a Mr Allen offering an idyllic lifestyle it would seem that Jimmy's spirit is alive kicking, as I bet that's what he offered to the various ladies he...erencountered. Is anyone else getting the same offer?? grin Julia To get on

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