Kilts in College

[pipesndrumsnun]

Today I helped a friend of mine with his presentation on Scottish culture at his step-daughter's college.
This was probably the first time many of the "kids" were exposed to kilts, and what an introduction they got: I wore the Clergy Tartan (and played drums), the piper wore "Loud McLeod", and the flourisher wore Rutherford.
Of course, the underwear question was asked (the presentation group was two women and a guy)..we assured them that the women in our band never go "regimental", but we can't speak for the guys.

[Ayin McFye]

Excellent. Way to spread the knowledge!

[Luckey]

I survived 12 years of Catholic education I think it would have been much more interesting and fun if you had been there!

[GMan]

As far as I am concerned where better to learn about the Kilt than at an educational institution. Well done!

[Archangel]

What's a flourisher? I've only ever heard that word in a "way the opposite direction from nuns" context.

[James MacMillan]

What's a flourisher? I've only ever heard that word in a "way the opposite direction from nuns" context.

I think in this case it's "to brandish dramatically; gesticulate with: a conductor flourishing his baton for the crescendo."

[berserkbishop]

I havent worn my kilt to college yet. I am working up the courage though. It will be interesting to see how many people recognize it for what it is. I am often surprised at the lack of cultural education.

[Mr. MacDougall]

I wear my kilt to college most days. (I'm a Nursing student at Northern Arizona University). I find that most people know what it is, but a lot of them aren't entirely comfortable with it. And there are a few vocal folks on either side of that -- some that hate, and some that love, the kilt.

[pipesndrumsnun]

Hey, there! Thanks for your responses!
Luckey...thanks for the compliment! My last class of 8th graders was a blast...the boys tried to teach me to play rugby AND they let me win! I guess I'm not quite the conventional nun, but most of Sisters probably aren't, either! You gotta love the Sisters of St. Joseph!
Archangel, the "flourisher" is the drummer (or group of drummers) who twirl their sticks around, much to the delight of the crowd. I, on the other hand, am a "rythm tenor"...I strictly play the drum, no flashy, twirling arm movements. If you have never seen pipe band flourishers, check it out online (you can probably find an example on You Tube {I think that's how it is spelled}...the flourisher Tyler Fry seems to be a world favorite...check him out if you can)!
James, so, yes...you hit the nail on the head with your definition of flourishing!!

[Galician]

Hey, there! Thanks for your responses! Luckey...thanks for the compliment! My last class of 8th graders was a blast...the boys tried to teach me to play rugby AND they let me win! I guess I'm not quite the conventional nun, but most of Sisters probably aren't, either! You gotta love the Sisters of St. Joseph! Archangel, the "flourisher" is the drummer (or group of drummers) who twirl their sticks around, much to the delight of the crowd. I, on the other hand, am a "rythm tenor"...I strictly play the drum, no flashy, twirling arm movements. If you have never seen pipe band flourishers, check it out online (you can probably find an example on You Tube {I think that's how it is spelled}...the flourisher Tyler Fry seems to be a world favorite...check him out if you can)! James, so, yes...you hit the nail on the head with your definition of flourishing!!

Oh, Reverend Sister, that is just the way I am looking to learn the drums. In my own Clergy tartan, with a few members of our communities, what a pipe band we could make!! Heavenly music?