Northumbrian Pipers Colin Ross , Barry & Julia Say are coming to Bushmills to run a couple of workshops & perform in session & concert.

Collectively, they are known as J C B.

You might be interested to know that for their beginners class, they brought with them, SIX spare sets of pipes for beginners to try.

The PIpers class of CDF05 (-1) Colin, Barry, Julia, Naomi & Ian.

[Photo by Jenny Coxon]

Their other class was designed to appeal to any musician who wanted to learn some tunes from the Northumbrian Pipe repertoire, and was well attended & thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated.

Sam Fleming at CDF05, being instructed by Colin Ross on the finer points of the Northumbrian Chanter.

[Photo by R & B Davis]

C ~ Northumbrian pipes, fiddle / J ~ Northumbrian pipes, double bass / B ~ Northumbrian pipes, guitar

Colin Ross should need no introduction to musicians in the North-East of England, and hardly any to folk musicians elsewhere for he is a lifelong traditional musician, professional pipemaker for nearly 30 years, chairman of the Northumbrian Pipers' Society; and thus one of England's valuable national resources.
(See also High Level Ranters)

Barry Say is a north-East of England man, but after years away, he fulfilled a long-term ambition by learning to make pipes from Colin. He is Vice-chairman of the Northumbrian Pipers' Society, and has been a player for 14 years.

Julia Say is naturalized, after 20 years in the Northeast and 30+ years married to a Geordie. A Northumbrian smallpipes 'history anorak' and author, with skills in music publishing. Also a composer of traditional tunes & variations, and with several Open piping competitions to
her name. Currently Pipers' Society secretary.

Colin and Julia have also had recent success in local duet competitions with their own arrangements.

The three of them share a taste for the 'old' repertoire of the Northumbrian smallpipes and fiddle, and a preference for exhibiting the enormous characteristic repertoire of the Northeast in a totally acoustic manner, as well as enjoying occasional outbursts of extreme musical silliness!
They also share an enthusiasm for, and commitment to, England's unique bagpipe and its music and culture, which is infectious.

These three movers & shakers, & Pipe makers, attended the 1st Causeway Dulcimer Festival to promote the Northumbrian Pipes & represent the Northumbrian Pipers Society.

If you would like to learn more about the Northumbrian Pipes, please explore the following links:

Northumbrian Pipers' Society ~ Official Web Pages.
The Northumbrian Pipers' Society was established in 1928 to promote the indigenous bagpipes of the Northeast of England, the Northumbrian Smallpipes and the Half-long or Border pipes.

B & J Say Smallpipes ~ Makers of quality Pipes ~ E-mail: Barry Say

Their current catalogue includes Northumbrian smallpipes in F, F#, G and D pitches.
Scottish smallpipes are available in A, Bb, C, and D.
All their pipes are made to traditional designs, from African blackwood.

A Short Guide To Northumbrian Smallpipes ~ for prospective purchasers.
This guide examines the following topics:
1. What are Northumbrian Smallpipes?
2. Northumbrian Smallpipes and Highland Pipes – the differences.
3. Choosing a set of Northumbrian Smallpipes

Northumbrian smallpipes ~ Julia's account of the Northumbrian Smallpipes ~ E-mail: Julia Say

European Registration Form

E-mail Dick Glasgow

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