of the TEMPLE of JERUSALEM
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Autonomous Grand Priory of the United States of America
Priory of St. James of Jerusalem
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Priory Piper, Chev. Peter L. Heineman GOTJ, shown at right in full piper's uniform in the Cameron of Erracht tartan, wrote two tunes for the Priory of Saint James. There are no words to the tunes. Perhaps one of our more poetic members can come up with lyrics. Click on the sound bar controls or the blue underscored titles to hear the Midi file.
Chev. Pete writes....Here is the Midi tune of the Knights Templar motto,
"Knights of the Temple" was written to commemorate in music the Knights of the Temple who fell in battle during the Crusades in the Holy Land. It is a four-part, 6/8 March. The contrasting themes are intended to reflect the conflicting cultures - the lighter of which representing the Christian Templars.
The second tune, "St. James of Jerusalem" was written at about the same time. I wanted something lighter just for our Priory that could be used for a processional or recessional. I have written music for a second piper (harmonies). No great inspiration...just a tune I couldn't get out of my head until I put it down on paper. I am hoping that someone might be able to compose a piano or organ accompaniment.
I can send the sheet music to anyone who wants to give it a try. Send an email to me at Chev. Peter L Heineman GOTJ and I'll send it to you.
Non Nobis Domine Non Nobis ™
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory,..., Psalm 115:1
The following tunes were played and recorded by Chev. Peter L. Heineman GOTJ on an electronic midi pipe.
Flowers of the Forest is usually played for Scots that have passed away.
Cabar Feigh is about the five points of the stag's antlers.
Cabar Feidh was our fallen knight, Jim Schmelzer's favorite pipe tune.
You may also see the YouTube video of the 78th Highlanders play Caber Feigh by clicking HERE.
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