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William O. Clark ..... Profession ..... Philosophy ..... Associations ..... Resume ..... An Introduction ..... Photo Archive |
John L. Taylor ..... Profession ..... Philosophy ...... Associations ..... Resume ..... An Introduction ..... Photo Archive |
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Pipes Major (Associate) ........... ........ On occasion, one of these may indeed be a Pipe Major. On acceptance of membership in our band, they become a Pipe Major Associate. ......... Associates are not assigned inherent administrative or management responsibilities. ...... They may situationally serve the Pipe Major as advisors or perhaps be assigned to specific management, training, mentoring or public relations duties, and as command substitutes in performance. ........ When appearing alone, they may surely wear whatever they possess in the way of the uniform and insignia of Pipe Major. ........ When appearing with the band, they will wear four silver bars on band-issued shoulder boards over the epaulettes of white shirts, and silver chevrons on band-issued tunics, gold being reserved for the Pipe Major. |
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Pipe Major Roger W. Ross ........ Principal Instructor of Piping; Grades II-V Principal Instructor of Percussion .......... Consortium Administrator and Director of Music & Program .........
Profession:1 ..... PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PIPER SAILING SKIPPER / INSTRUCTOR .......... . Philosophy:1 ...... The Clan Ross Motto: Spem Successus Alit -- "Success Nourishes Hope" . One must slow down enough to help others win, but not to be brought to a halt oneself. ......... ........... Association Memberships:1 ............... Deputy Commissioner for Eastern Washington CLAN ROSS ASSOCIATION of the United States -------------------------------------------------- B.C. PIPERS' ASSOCIATION -------------------------------------------------- The FRIENDLY SONS of St. PATRICK, Spokane -------------------------------------------------- The SPOKANE SCOTTISH (St. Andrew's) SOCIETY -------------------------------------------------- The WELSH ST. DAVID'S SOCIETY of the Inland Empire -------------------------------------------------- Associate, The DAVID THOMPSON PARTY of the NORTHWEST BRIGADE of AMERICAN MOUNTAIN MEN (AMM) ................
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.................. Resume:1 ........ Founder & Pipe Major of the Selkirk Celts 15 March, 1996 ------------------------------------------------- Coach of the Competition Piping Unit & Drum Major The ANGUS SCOTT PIPE BAND, Spokane, December, 1994 - March, 1996 ------------------------------------------------- Founder & Pipe Major The LILAC CITY SCOTS-IRISH, Spokane, 1982-1993 -------------------------------------------------- Pipe Major The SHADLE PARK HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND, Spokane, 1981-1982 -------------------------------------------------- Private Instructor in Northeastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Northwestern Montana, since 1981 -------------------------------------------------- Grades II & I Solo Competitor Placing among the top three in: a.} March, Strathspey & Reel; b.} Slow Air; c.} Jig & Hornpipe; d.} Piobaireachd; e.} 6/8 March -- at various Western Washington and Oregon games, 1969-72 -------------------------------------------------- Professional Solo Piper in Seattle, Portland, Northeastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Northwestern Montana, Southeastern British Columbia and Southwestern Alberta, since 1968 -------------------------------------------------- Piper in the original SHADLE PARK HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND, Spokane, 1959-1962 Pipe-Sergeant 1962-1963 Student throughout, of Pipe Major Wm. E. Thomas ........ ............. An Introduction...1 ..... By the age of fifteen, Roger had organized five annual, school-wide talent shows; had been the principal percussionist in four all-city bands and one school band; had been third-chair string bass in the Spokane Junior Symphony; and had played organ for four years for two LDS church congregations' weekly services. Upon reaching Spokane's Shadle Park High School, and after succeeding in auditions for the concert band and orchestra, the Great Highland Bagpipe was one day heard skirling down from a practice chamber in the band room. Unfortunately, the pipe band class period coincided with that of the concert band -- one could not participate in both. A further quirk of school policy prohibited participation in the orchestra or jazz and stage bands unless enrolled in the concert band. Enquiries and much gnashing of teeth by family and friends (once proud, now confused and disappointed) nevertheless led to charter membership as a student piper in that school's new pipe band; and a new venture in four years service as a second tenor in the school's concert choir and men's double quartette. None of that early experience has been lost, but serves well today in managing piping with other instruments, and in overall program development. Later training at Eastern Washington University in piano and organ from Dr. James J. Edmonds, and courses in music history, theory, harmony, conducting and in the EWU Concert Choir under Dr. Ralph Manzo, have proved to be further assets. Roger also has been a tenor under Choirmasters Charles C. Bradley, then Dr. Janet Satre Ahrend, in the choir of the (Episcopal) Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Spokane, since 1987. Roger also serves St. John's as a Lector; as one of several preparers and servers of their monthly Senior Dinner; on their Council on Human Relations (racism, etc.); and as an Outreach Committee liaison to the East Central Food Bank, to the East Central (primary-care) Medical Clinic, to the East Central Christmas Dinner (for the poor and developmentally challenged), and to the Eastern Washington Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (EWLTCOP) (!!). Often bored stiff with his spare time, he also serves as a board member of the Spokane Council of Ecumenical Ministries, with further participation as an occasional volunteer and on the CommunicationsCommittee (Fig Tree newspaper), and as chair of the Human Resources/Strategic Planning and the Development committees. These pay him just the same high wages as the pipe band does -- NOTHING --(except for lessons)! [Some noisy people insisted that this paragraph be added here! --rwr--] P/M Ross' patience is infinite for many things; but he gives scant quarter to those who uncooperatively spurn team attitudes or behavior (as you may read in the ATTITUDES section on the Pipes & Drums page), or for those who resist or disregard band principles and leadership. On the other hand, he has a spontaneous, wily, sometimes wry and capricious sense of humor, displaying a generous portion of compassion for and commitment to diligent, productive students and band members. He prefers the company of those who share high levels of passion for, and commitment to, whatever they do. His instruction/rehearsal style is very impassioned, individualized, thoughtful, meticulous, gently (if you've practiced!) intense, and productive. mls
...... Photo Archive:1 Most recent photo first... ......
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Pipe Major William O. Clark ........
..... ............. Profession:2 ...... ENGINEERING DRAFTSMAN ........... ..... Philosophy:2 "Honor is a man's gift that he gives to himself." Liam Nieson, in the Film, "Rob Roy" ..... Association Memberships:2 ........ Member of The Black Watch, (RHR) of Canada Association -------------------------------------------------- St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia -------------------------------------------------- Infantryman / Piper, Pennsylvania State Fencibles ..... ......... Resume:2 ........ Piper BAGPIPERS of BROOMALL, Pennsylvania 1973-74 -------------------------------------------------- Piper, Band Adjutant Pipes & Drums of the 1st Bn., 112th Field Artillery New Jersey Army National Guard (NJANG) 1974-78 -------------------------------------------------- Pipe Major Pipes & Drums of the 1st Bn., 112th Field Artillery, NJANG (Newly named The Lovat Highlanders) 1978-93 -------------------------------------------------- Pipe Major Recreated the Pipes & Drums of the 5th Royal Scots of Canada Appearing in correct period kit, ca.1897 Permission kindly granted by Lt. Col. Ian McCulloch, Black Watch (RHR) of Canada And the Black Watch (RHR) of Canada Association 1995-99 ........
.......... An Introduction...2 ..... In his own words: "I believe in the quality of piping along with the quality of the uniform that is worn. "We are a walking history lesson and therefore should wear the uniform properly and correct historically, and provide the type of piping that our ancestors would be proud of. "I believe that one should know the history of the bagpipe and how it evolved to what we know today. "It is also important to know how the uniform evolved and the role pipers played in Scottish history, not only in military life but also in the clan society. "Basically, we need to know where we came from." We couldn't agree more, and heartily welcome the Clarks into our growing family of Selkirk Celts! ........................ Photo Archive:2 Most recent photo first... ......
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