Ross Bates' Repertoire

By: Scottish Bagpiper

 

The following represents a small sampling of Ross Bates' repertoire. They are typical of tunes that should be well known to many of the general public. Most of the tunes listed here are Scottish in origin with some also being Irish. With enough notice, any tune could be played within reason, however it should be noted that not all pieces of music will effectively transfer to the bagpipe.

 

2/4 Marches
Highland Laddie - The Barren Rock's Of Aden - The Brown Haired Maiden - A Man's A Man For A' That - Jenny's Bawbee - The High Road To Gareloch - The 42nd Highlanders - Choirechoiles - Marie's Wedding - The Black Bear

 

4/4 Marches
Scotland The Brave - The Badge Of Scotland - Scots Wha Hae - Will Ye No Come Back Again? - We're No' Awa' Tae Bide Awa' - Lochlomond - Bonnie Galloway - The Rowan Tree - The Blue Bells Of Scotland - The Minstrel Boy - Maggie - Silver Threads Amongst The Gold - The Bonnie Lass O' Fyvie - I Love A Lassie - Stop Your Ticklin' Jock - The Earl Of Mansfield

 

6/8 Marches
Bonnie Dundee - A 100 Pipers - Cock O' The North - Hot Punch - The Muckin' O' Geordie's Byre - Dovecote Park - 10th H.L.I. Crossing The Rhine - Bengullion - Atholl Highlanders - Auld Adam - Dr. Ross's 50th Welcome To The Argyllshire Gathering

 

3/4 Retreats
Lochanside - Green Hills Of Tyrol - When The Battle's O'er - Dr. Runcie - The Banks Of Allan Water - Shoals Of Herring - Dream Valley Of Glendaruel

 

Airs, Hymns & Laments
Amazing Grace - The Day Thou Gavest Lord, Is Ended - Abide With Me - Flowers Of The Forest - Going Home - Highland Cathedral - The Mist Covered Mountains - Thug Mi Gaol - Lord Lovat's Lament - Summertime - Mhorag Duncan - Fair Jean - Dark Island

 

Waltzes
The Flower Of Scotland - The Skye Boat Song - An Old Irish Air - The Iona Boat Song - Morag Of Dunvegan - Highland Cradle Song - The Old Knife Grinder's Spring Song - Comin' Through The Rye - The Northern Lights Of Aberdeen - My Home - Black Velvet Band - The Saffron Kilt - O Gin I Were A Baron's Heir - Loch Tay Boat Song - Those Endearing Young Charms

 

Australian
The Road To Gundagai - South Australia - Waltzing Matilda - We Are Australian

 

Christmas
Jingle Bells - Deck The Halls - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Good King Wenceslas - Come All Ye Faithful

 

Various
Auld Lang Syne - Happy Birthday - Orkney Wedding With Sunrise - Mull Of Kintyre - Ode To Joy - Trumpet Voluntary - The Lord Of The Dance - Its A Long Way To The Top (excerpt) - You're The Voice (excerpt) - Danny Boy*

 

* Please note that Danny Boy is an Irish song that goes well beyond the scale of the Highland bagpipe, however these limitations can be partially overcome with some improvisation on the part of the piper.