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OLD SCOTCH PIPES AND DRUMS MARCHING OFF AFTER COMPETING DURING THE VICTORIAN PIPE BAND
CHAMPIONSHIPS
OLD SCOTCH PIPES AND DRUMS – VICTORIAN CHAMPIONS
The Old Scotch Pipes and Drums ( OSPD ), along with other local , regional and some interstate pipe bands , competed in the Victorian Pipe Band Championships at Croydon on 24 March .
OSPD , having won the last three competitions in Victoria during the 2024 season , won the hotly-contested grade 4A competition , just beating the Scotch Pipes and Drums Band who came second . This is the second time that OSPD has won the Victorian Championships , the last being in 2018 . The band then set their sights on the Australian
Championships , in Maryborough on 13 April . OSPD is in the fortunate position of having a strong pipe and drum corps and an excellent committee and supporter base , and we are now looking forward to setting a program for the next period in the band ’ s development . This includes travelling to Scotland in August to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships .
This is a very ambitious undertaking and will present some significant challenges for OSPD – including purchasing new kilts for our growing band , funding new uniforms and equipment , developing our musical performance and raising funds , so we can assist the student and younger band members with their individual costs . This is to ensure that all members have every opportunity to participate in these significant competitions .
These are exciting times for OSPD , so please stay tuned for more news over the coming months . For more information , please contact the OSPD President , Bruce Webb (’ 79 ) on 0411 364 255 ; or OSPD Pipe Major , David Forbes (’ 79 ) on 0403 266 145 .
OSSO
OSSO ’ S TRIUMPHANT RETURN : A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
After a prolonged hiatus caused by the pandemic , the Old Scotch Symphony Orchestra ( OSSO ) returned to the Ian Roach Hall at Scotch in a momentous concert that will be remembered for years to come .
On Sunday 24 March , a celebratory evening of the orchestra ’ s ‘ Reformation ’, featured repertoire that encapsulated the triumphant return of our beloved alumni orchestra .
First established in 2013 after the return of the School Orchestra ’ s European orchestra tour , OSSO continues to provide Old Boys and community members with
the cherished opportunity to continue playing and performing music .
OSSO entertained an audience of over 300 at its Sunday evening concert , with esteemed guests , the Principal , Dr Scott Marsh , the OSCA President , Stephen Webster (’ 73 ), and the Director of Music , Dr John Ferguson in attendance , bolstering the atmosphere of occasion and camaraderie .
The spotlight shone on one of our Old Boys , OSSO President , Tian Tian Lan (’ 17 ), with an invigorating rendition of Beethoven ' s Fifth Piano Concerto , The Emperor , followed by Chopin ’ s Op . 55 No .
2 Nocturne in E flat as an encore . After intermission , audiences were taken on a journey through Mendelssohn ' s stormy Fifth Symphony , and finally Tchaikovsky ' s thunderous 1812 Overture , both received with enthusiastic applause .
Riding on the success of this concert , planning is well under way for our next concert in August , with an equally exciting program . We welcome any Old Boys interested in playing with us to contact us at oldscotchso @ gmail . com , and we look forward to welcoming our supportive audience members once again !
YUKI GOH (' 19 ) CONDUCTED THE OLD SCOTCH SYMPHONY
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