PSAMPB VE Day 75, “Battle’s O’er” Events
VE Day 75, “Battle’s O’er”
Individual Events
Message from Merlin Sereld Victor Gilbert Hay
24th Earl of Erroll
Lord High Constable of Scotland
Lord Hay and Slains, and
32nd Chief of the Clan Hay.
I call upon all pipers throughout the world to participate in marking this important milestone in history by taking part in a worldwide celebration on 8th May 2020 and playing the designated tunes at 3pm local time that afternoon as part of VE Day 75.
VE Day 75
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The Palm Springs Air Museum Pipe Band was thrilled to associate itself with the
VE Day 75 Organization
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We payed homage to “Our Greatest Generation” who served in WW II.
These intrepid souls who served in harm's way in all Branches of the Services and the Merchant Marines, or those civilians on the Home Front supporting wartime industries and keeping the Home Fires going amongst all, participating
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WW II Allied Nations.
The PSAMPB's intent was to promote the
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PSAMPB “Battle’s O’er” Individual Event
by challenging our Bandsmen on the afternoon of:
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Friday May 8th, 2020
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To break out the pipes for an impromptu or pre-planned recital for their work colleagues, friends and family or become the “Busker “of the moment wherever they may be.
They were highly encouraged to record themselves as they played
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“Battle's Over”
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and submit to us a still photo, video or audio with the particulars of the location of where they played.
As well a virtual PSAMPB mass rendition was created and can be seen below.
Additionally, a special, unique tune was written by
Pipe Major Roger Baynes, City of Norwich Pipe Band,
for this important anniversary.
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A copy of the new tune, "VE 75 Years" can be downloaded from the link below.
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Note
Although technically the event is behind us. If you are in the presence of mind to honor our
"Greatest Generation"
by holding your own
"PSAMPB “Battle’s O’er” Event
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forward us your video's and we'll add them to this
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" VE Day 75 Site"
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Record yourself playing “Battle O'er” and submit it to the Drum Major at info@palmspringsairmuseumpipesdrum.com. If you have problems submitting your video or recording yourself, reach out to us at (951) 438 5857 and we’ll work out a solution for you.
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It's not too late folks, the "Fat Lady" isn't singing yet. Send me your videos I'll put them up.
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PSAMPB, “Battle’s O’er” Virtual Mass Band Event
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Len Box Reminiscing about WWII & Playing “Battle’s O’er”
PSAMPB & CCPB
Victoria, BC
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Robert Heggie
PSAMPB
Pipe Major
Palm Desert
Palm Spring
Air Museum
Pipe Band
Band Staff Playing
“Battle’s O’er”
Shaun Griffith
PSAMPB
Pipe Sergeant
Morongo Valley
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Bill Partridge
PSAMPB & CDPB
Calgary
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Graham Bailey &Samuel Doyle
PSAMPB & KPBS
Dupuis Park in West Kelowna BC
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Maureen (Mo) Soichuk
PSAMPB & PM KHPB
Kalamalka Lake Lookout, Vernon BC
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Tom Skinner
PSAMPB & KHPB
Kalamalka Lake Lookout, Vernon BC
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Mike Fitak
PSAMPB & TBC
Palm Desert
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Gord Mathers
PS KHPB
Kalamalka Lake Lookout, Vernon BC
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Jack Grant
PSAMPB
Kamloops, BC
Calgary & District Pipe Band
Playing
“Battle’s O’er”
@
Calgary Military Museum
Conditions were marginal and copious amounts of libations were needed to thaw people out.
Well Done CDPB
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L-R Dave Botkin, Arlene Murphy, P/M Jim Perry, Ewan Ferrier, Bill Partridge
SCOTTISH GRANDMOTHER GETS HER DUE
This is not a Palm Springs Air Museum Pipe Band event but it involves VE Day, a Bagpiper and the sweetest Grandmother you could ever hope for.