2023 Royal George Hotel Perth
This conference was held in the Royal George Hotel, Perth, on March 24 and 25, 2023. You can read a report on the Conference here. The papers covered and illustrations thereof, are below:
First Paper: The Musical Legacy of the MacKays of Raasay, by John Frater
The Musical Legacy of the MacKays of Raasay by John Frater Text
The Musical Legacy of the MacKays of Raasay by John Frater Slides
Second Paper: I Got a Kiss of the King’s Hand – an analysis by Roderick Livingstone, tune played by Darach Urquhart.
I Got a Kiss of the King’s Hand – an analysis by Roddy Livingstone Text
I got a Kiss of the Kings Hand – an analysis by Roddy Livingstone Slides
I got a Kiss of the King’s Hand played by Darach Urquhart:
Third Paper: The Composition of Piobaireachd, by John Dew
Composition of Piobaireachd – Text
Methods of Piobaireachd Composition – Slides without musical examples
Methods of Piobaireachd Composition – Powerpoint presentation with musical examples for download
Methods of Piobaireachd Composition – video including musical examples
Ecclesial Modes and piobaireachd examples – Full Score
Dan Nevans plays the ground of The Ness of Brodger
Dan Nevans plays the ground of A Piper’s Farewell to his Pipes
Fourth Paper: Andrew Wright Tribute by Robert Wallace