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1st September 11, 11:03 AM
#1
Father Bill, I won't add any advice to what's been given, but I will give you some support. I took up piping lessons when I turned 50, six years ago. I had always thought that it was something I'd never have time to do. With some brotherly encouragement (thanks, Piperdown!) we started lessons and were asked to join our instructor's pipe band a couple of years later. Now, I'm enjoying it immensely! I'm realistic about my prospects (I'll never play with SFU ), but I'm so glad I took the plunge. Go for it!
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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1st September 11, 01:10 PM
#2
 The die is cast!!!!!!
Well . . .
. . . I did it! 
I just hung up the phone with my old friend Wilson who is a superb piper (!!!!!) and a member of the Pipe Band I mentioned that is just 20 minutes away. What I did not know is that he is the instructor for the band.
So, he's ordered me my book and a practice chanter (at the reduced band price!) and expects that I'll start lessons next Monday evening. He thinks it will take a couple of years, but says of course that's up to me, as so many of you have pointed out. He says his oldest student ever, and now an excellent bandsman was seventy-nine when he started teaching him.
Now, bonus: no charge for lessons, BUT an expectation that when he thinks I'm good enough, I march with the band, and they even have loaner pipes when the time comes.
Pray for me, gang . . . I think I've lost my nut! 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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1st September 11, 06:00 PM
#3
 Originally Posted by Father Bill
Well . . .
Now, bonus: no charge for lessons, BUT an expectation that when he thinks I'm good enough, I march with the band, and they even have loaner pipes when the time comes.
Pray for me, gang . . . I think I've lost my nut!
That's the same deal my tutor struck with me: learn to play; march with the band!
Congrats Padre!
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4th September 11, 02:46 PM
#4
Originally Posted by Father Bill
Now, bonus: no charge for lessons, BUT...
...the band just gained itself a chaplain. 
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
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4th September 11, 02:48 PM
#5
Originally Posted by piperdbh
...the band just gained itself a chaplain.
Apparently they may have more clergy too! Thanks, though!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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1st September 11, 01:33 PM
#6
Congratulations!!!
practice, practice, practice ... enjoy, enjoy enjoy 
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1st September 11, 02:14 PM
#7
Great news! You shall do well
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1st September 11, 03:09 PM
#8
Not paying for lessons and loaner pipes are a wicked good incentive to learn! Congratulations, it really is a rewarding feeling when you start playing your first tune. Just stay out of your head when the frustration comes pouring in. Prayers are on the way...
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1st September 11, 05:40 PM
#9
Great stuff! I am not surprised at the generosity of your friend the piper. My experience has been that the piping community is exceedingly generous, and welcoming. The way is paved. I predict great joy in your future!
"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
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1st September 11, 11:31 PM
#10
All right! Welcome to the obsession! 
John
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