Congratulations to Sarah Gordon and Aaron Todd for being part of the Opening Act for the Seven Nations Concert on 10 March 2004 at Clover Hill!
Congratulations to Aaron Todd, son of David & Lois Todd, for placing 1st in Piobaireachd (traditional Bagpipe Music) and 1st in 2/4 March, Grade IV Jr. at the Tidewater Tartan Day Festival in Virginia Beach on April 3rd. Aaron was named Grade IV Jr. PIPER OF THE DAY!
Congratulations to Aaron Todd for placing 3rd in Piobaireachd Grade IV Jr. at the Loch Norman Celtic Games in North Carolina on May 17th.
Congratulations to Aaron Todd for placing 1st in 2/4 March and 4th in Piobaireachd Grade IV Jr Competition at the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival in St. Leonard's, MD on April 24th. Aaron was named Grade IV Jr. PIPER OF THE DAY!
Aaron Todd performed with the GRPD at the State Police Memorial on May 4th at the State Capitol. Before the service the band played for Gov. Warner in front of the Governor's Mansion. Gov. Warner singled out Aaron and spent 15 minutes talking to him about piping.
Congratulations to Aaron Todd for placing 1st in the 2/4 March in the 12 and under category at the Colonial Highland Festival in Fair Hill, MD on 15 May 2004. There was no Piobaireachd competition. Aaron received an Above Grade Level Rating from the judge.
Congratulations to David Todd who placed 3rd in the Novice Tenor Drumming Competition at Fair Hill. This was David's first competition. He started learning tenor drumming in January of this year!
Congratulations to Brandon Wray, son of Barbara Gordon Wray, for being named Student of the Year in Math, History, and Band for his grade level at Clover Hill High School for the 2003-2004 School Year. Brandon is a rising Junior.
Congratulations to Allyson Brunacci, daughter of Greg & Sharon Brunacci for her two third place and one 2nd place performances at the Virginia Scottish Games in Highland Dancing. Allyson is competing at the Premier Level! We are very proud of Allyson and her accomplishments!
Congratulations to Aaron Todd, son of David & Lois Todd for his 1st place in 2/4 March in Grade IV Jr. Piping at Grandfather Mountain and 5th Place in Piobaireachd.
Congratulations to Aaron Todd for his 1st place in 2/4 March and 1st place in Piobaireachd with an Above Grade Level Designation in Grade IV Jr. Piping at the Virginia Scottish Games. Aaron was Piper of the Day and received the Robert Gilchrist Memorial Scholarship for tuition to Piping Summer School next year.
Congratulations to Heather Gardiner and the Charleston Police Pipes and Drums who placed 1st in Grade V Pipe Band Competition at the Virginia Scottish Games. Congratulations to David & Aaron Todd and the Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums who placed 2nd in Grade V Pipe Band Competition.
Congratulations to Lois Todd for being named as a recipient of the James Cash Penney Award for Community Service in 2004. The JCPenney Foundation has donated $500.00 in her honor to the Hermitage Bands & Auxiliary Boosters. In 2003-2004 Lois was a Vice-President for the Boosters and among many other activities she headed up the Hermitage Classic, a marching band competition hosting 30+ bands from across the state. The event came one week after Hurricane Isabel and after many problems were overcome, hosted over 2000 student musicians in competition and over 7,000 spectators throughout the day. The James Cash Penney Award honors active and retired JCPenney Associates for their community service.
Morris Gordon, Barbara Wray, David, Lois & Aaron Todd traveled to Pennsylvania to attend the Ligonier Highland Games in the Highlander Hut. The House of Gordon tent was extremely well attended by fellow Gordons who were excited to have us there. We located two possible co-conveners for Pennsylvania! We met the Ohio Gordons and had a fantastic day with two of our pipers performing extremely well at the games and upholding the clan honor! Congratulations to Heather Gardiner who placed 2nd in the Grade IV Sr. March Competition with an above grade level designation at the Ligonier Highland Games on Sept. 11th at Ligonier, PA. Heather is also part of the Charleston (SC) Police Grade IV Pipe Band which placed third in band competition.Congratulations also to Aaron Todd who placed 1st in Grade IV Jr. Piobaireachd competition and 1st in 2/4 March Competition with an above grade level designation. Aaron was the Grade IV Jr. Piper of the Day and was awarded a $150.00 Scholarship. Aaron was introduced to Alasdair Gillies, Pipe Major of the Carnegie Mellon Pipe Band, and former Pipe Major of the Highlanders (first PM at the amalgamation). PM Gillies had just returned from Scotland the day previous having just won the Gold Medal Inverness Solo Championship! Aaron was invited to march with the CMPB in the massed bands. CMPB won the Grade III Pipe Band Competition. Ligonier is the EUSPBA Pipe Band Championship Competition..
Congratulations to Aaron Todd who placed 1st in Piobaireachd with an AGL designation and 2nd in 2/4 March at the Williamsburg Scottish Festival on 25 September 2004. Aaron was the Grade IV Jr. Piper of the Day. Congratulations to David & Aaron Todd and the Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums for placing 2nd in the Pipe Band Competition.
Congratulations to Aaron Todd for placing 1st in 2/4 March and 5th in Piobaireachd at the Anne Arundel Scottish Games on October 9th. Aaron received Above Grade Level designations on both of his performances. Congratulations also to David Todd for his 3rd place in Novice Tenor Drumming. Also conrgratulations to David, Aaron and the Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums for their 2nd place showing in the Grade V Pipe Band Competition.
Congratulations to Brandon Wray, son of Barbara Gordon Wray, who recently earned his 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo!
Congratulations to Daniel Todd for his 69 foot 1 inch pumpkin chunkin' throw at the Richmond Highland Games! Daniel's throw earned him and the House of Gordon 2nd place in the event topping his 3rd place toss of last year! Way to go Daniel!
Congratulations to Heather Gardner for her 3rd place in Piobaireachd and 1st place in 2/4 March with an Above Grade Level Designation in Grade IV Senior Competition at Richmond!! Congratulations also to Aaron Todd for his 3rd place in Piobaireachd in Grade IV Junior Competition at Richmond.
HOUSE OF GORDON BOASTS BOTH PIPERS OF THE DAY IN GRADE IV (SR & JR) AT WAXHAW! Congratulations to Heather Gardner for her 1st place in Slow March with an Above Grade Level Designation, 2nd Place in 2/4 March and 2nd Place in Piobaireachd in Grade IV Senior Competition at the Waxhaw Highland Games in North Carolina on October 30th. Heather was named the Grade IV Senior Piper of the Day! Heather also was part of the Charleston Police Pipes and Drums Quartet which won 1st place in the quartet competition!! Congratulations to Aaron Todd for his 2nd place in Slow March, 1st place in Piobaireachd (full tune) and 1st place in 2/4 March with an Above Grade Level designation in Grade IV Junior Competition at the Waxhaw Highland Games in North Carolina on October 30th. Aaron was named the Grade IV Junior Piper of the Day! (Too bad our North Carolina group weren't present!)
Sallie Gordon's miniature bagpipes are now being featured by Sleeping Dragon South! If you haven't seen her little pipes check them out at her website, Celtic Granny. (Or check them out at our Store) They make great tree ornaments or gift toppers!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PIPER, AARON TODD 2004 EUSPBA GRADE IV JR PIOBAIREACHD GOLD MEDALIST(see right) AND OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION!! AARON HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY UPGRADED TO GRADE 3 LEVEL OF COMPETITION FOR 2005. CONGRATULATIONS TO HEATHER GARDNER WHO HAS ALSO BEEN UPGRADED TO GRADE 3 LEVEL OF COMPETITION FOR 2005!
