In a move to make planning for the Clasp, Gold Medal and Silver Medal events easier, the CNP Music Committee have released half of the 2014 tunes early. We have the list available for readers of piobaireachd.org.nz
SET TUNES FOR 2014 (New Zealand Selection)
Clasp Competition
1. Scarce of Fishing PS Bk 3
2. *Donald Gruamach’s March PS Bk 2
3. *Lament for the Union PS Bk 6
4. *Lament for Patrick Og MacCrimmon PS Bk 3
* beside a tune indicates a crunluath a mach variation is compulsory
Gold Medal Competition
1. Lament for Finlay PS Bk 1
2. *The Desperate Battle PS Bk 7
3. Sobieski’s Salute PS Bk 5
4. The Bicker PS Bk 4
* beside a tune indicates a crunluath a mach variation is compulsory
Silver Medal Competition
1. The Company’s Lament PS Bk 1|
2. *Black Donald’s March PS Bk 3
3. MacLeod’s Short Tune PS Bk 6
Bronze Medal Competition
The winner receives the First Prize and the Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc Bronze Medal.
Competitors are to submit 2 tunes of their own choice, one of which they will be required to play.
Entry to the Bronze Medal competition is restricted to pipers with a Piping and Dancing Association ‘C’ Grade or lower. Note that a competitor entered for the Bronze Medal cannot play up in the Silver Medal.
No medal will be awarded if the judges are of the opinion that the standard does not warrant the award.
PS = Piobaireachd Society Collection
For the Music Committee,
Greg Wilson
Secretary
19 December 2012