Short title: The Pipes and Drums of ETS

Full title and description:

The Pipes and Drums of Edmonton Transit System

“Piping in Alberta now, from 40 years ago, is becoming so good. I really enjoy it,” says one Edmonton Veteran. The Pipes and Drums of Edmonton Transit has been entertaining and inspiring audiences for over 40 years. It’s hard work but lots of fun when you play for the public. They welcome new members of all ages and backgrounds.

Locations: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Links:
http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/about_ets/pipes-drums-of-ets.aspx
email link: Terry Ruddell (ruddzy1@shaw.ca)
http://rbcc.ca

Length: 8 min (0:07:50)

Date produced: January 2006

Production company: RBCC

Produced in partnership with: Edmonton Transit System, Community Relations

Aired/screened/webcast:
uploaded to City of Edmonton website, March 2006
uploaded to RBCC WebTV, January 2006

Available on DVD? yes, limited availability

Credits:
Executive Producer, ETS, Community Relations: Lorna Stewart
Producer for RBCC: Barb Allard
Written & Directed: Barb Allard, Derek Sharplin
Research Assistance: Terry Ruddell, Pipes and Drums of ETS
Cinematography & DOP: Barb Allard, Ric Gustavsen
Editor: Derek Sharplin
Additional editing:
Motion Graphics:
Graphic Design:
Photography: Pipes and Drums of ETS, stock photography
Original Music: The Pipes and Drums of Edmonton Transit System

Interviewees & experts (in order of appearance):
Sheridan, Piper
Mayor Stephen Mandel, City of Edmonton
Jim, Pipe Major
Terry, President and Drum Sergeant
Jo-Anne, Pipe Sergeant
Stephanie, Piper
Jonathan, Piper
Joe, Drum Corporal
John MacLeod, Veteran
Patrick, Drummer 

Additional thanks to:
Film & Video Arts Society, Alberta 

Tags:
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