Musical Pursuits
I feel that music has been one of the most enjoyable hobbies I’ve pursued. It’s been a blend of good times,
great friends and excellent tunes and songs. The quote, “play music you like with people you like to play
with”, says it best. Music has always been a part of my life. My mother’s family (the Moores) loved to sing
and trips by car to the relatives were made short with many a song in three part harmony. Now it is my
father’s family that likes to gather round the piano and sing the carols of Christmas.
I learned to play the highland bagpipes in my teen years with the Perth Regiment in Stratford. Many a good
story and many a good time were part of that band. After a very long hiatus (about 30 years), I took up the
pipes again to play with the Forest Legion Pipe Band. We may be a “march & drink band” but we’re appreciated
wherever we play. Again, I found great people and new set of good times and fun stories. I retired in 2010 with
a ton of fond memories of my years with the FLPB. Thank-you all for those! Some great pics can be found on
the SHOW & TELL page.
Besides the pipe band, I’ve spent the last few years heavily involved with the London, Ontario Irish music scene.
It must be the Moore in me but this is my favourite music. I play mostly piano and guitar accompaniment with
a little whistle and Deger pipes thrown in to prove I can play melody on occasion. The sessions, the céilís,
the London Irish Folk Club and just playing with friends are super musical and social experiences. Links to
these groups can be found on the LINKS page.
Here is my roughly edited MP3 clip of Mull of the Mountains recorded using Deger pipes and synth.
The arrangement was based on the Scottish ensemble class with Keith Easdale and Calasaig. Many thanks
to Keith, Andy, Kirsten and the other Keith!
Mull of the Mountains MP3
Copyright 2004-2012
Email: bwharmer[at]execulink.com
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