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In 1935 the The Royal Scottish Pipers Society received a visit from the then Prince of Wales, later to become King Edward VIII, to a practice meeting at 38 York Place, through the influence of Colonel C. M. Usher (of the eponymous GS McLennan tune), who was a society member. The prince was a competent piper himself, apparently having been taught by Pipe Major William Ross, and he had also composed the Slow Air, Mallorca. At the meeting he played along with the members having requested they play The Green Hills, Nut Brown Maiden and the Skye Boat Song. A member of the Society played the Prince’s composition, Mallorca (above), then the Prince played another slow march before joining the members for a refreshment. Eighteen months later in 1937, his father King George VI granted the title “Royal” to the Scottish Pipers Society.
Performance: Jordan Alexander Key
Edition: Jordan Alexander Key
Website: jordanalexanderkey.com
In 1935 the The Royal Scottish Pipers Society received a visit from the then Prince of Wales, later to become King Edward VIII, to a practice meeting at 38 York Place, through the influence of Colonel C. M. Usher (of the eponymous GS McLennan tune), who was a society member. The prince was a competent piper himself, apparently having been taught by Pipe Major William Ross, and he had also composed the Slow Air, Mallorca. At the meeting he played along with the members having requested they play The Green Hills, Nut Brown Maiden and the Skye Boat Song. A member of the Society played the Prince’s composition, Mallorca (above), then the Prince played another slow march before joining the members for a refreshment. Eighteen months later in 1937, his father King George VI granted the title “Royal” to the Scottish Pipers Society.
Performance: Jordan Alexander Key
Edition: Jordan Alexander Key
Website: jordanalexanderkey.com
