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The Clan Currie Society announced today that The Pipes of Christmas, their annual holiday concert, has been designated as a Golden Jubilee event, marking the 50-year reign of England's Queen Elizabeth. The Pipes of Christmas, which will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2002, at Central Presbyterian Church in Summit, New Jersey, is expected to be one of the final Golden Jubilee events in the United States, closing a year of worldwide celebrations. The Golden Jubilee celebrations are intended to provide a special opportunity to acknowledge all those who support and contribute to their communities through public service and voluntary endeavor. The Queen hopes that the celebrations will reach into every community and involve everyone no matter what their background, age, culture, ethnic origin, religion or other status. “The Clan Currie Society is honored to once again participate in an event that has been designated an official occasion of the Golden Jubilee,” said Robert Currie of the Clan Currie Society. “In recognition of this honor, the Clan Currie Society has commissioned a special musical selection to commemorate the life of the Queen Mother, a beloved member of the Royal Family. Rather than a dirge, this special piece of music recalls the joy and victory of the Queen Mother's life.”
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother died peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2002, at the age of 101. She was devoted to the service of her country, the fulfillment of her Royal duties and the support of her family. Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne upon the early death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952. These were emotional events which deeply affected people throughout the United Kingdom and the world. After a period of widespread mourning for the late king, people welcomed the opportunity to rejoice the following year when the 26-year-old Queen Elizabeth was crowned in an ancient ceremony in Westminster Abbey. The Pipes of Christmas is the third Golden Jubilee event in which the Clan Currie has participated this year. The first was the September 14 unveiling of a historic mural of William Franklin, the last colonial governor of New Jersey and the son of Benjamin Franklin, which was installed at The Proprietary House in Perth Amboy, NJ. The Proprietary House is the official residence of Governor Franklin and the only remaining colonial governor's mansion in the United States. The Clan Currie Society was represented by Society President Robert Currie, who arranged for a letter of welcome from the Lord Mayor of Perth, Scotland, Perth Amboy's unofficial sister city.
The second Golden Jubilee event was His Royal Highness Prince Andrew's visit to the city of Philadelphia on September 22 and 23. As members of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Gala Committee, Suzanne and Robert Currie helped to inaugurate the Jubilee International Education Fund. The Fund was established to provide support to underprivileged high school students in Philadelphia to introduce them to cultural and education activities intended to promote character development, community involvement and a larger world view. The third event is The Pipes of Christmas, which features two performances at 2:00 and 8:00 PM. The concert features Scottish and Irish musicians performing favorite holiday selections accompanied by a selection of readings taken from Celtic literature and Scripture. Back by popular demand are recording artists Pipe Major Kevin R. Blandford of Redlands, California on the Highland Bagpipes and Scottish Smallpipes, fiddler Paul Woodiel of Maplewood, New Jersey, and the Solid Brass ensemble from Chatham, New Jersey. Seating is limited and tickets will only be sold in advance of the concert. No tickets will be sold at the door. All seats are priced at $20. To purchase tickets, send payment, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Clan Currie Society, P.O. Box 541, Summit, NJ 07902-0541. Specify matinee or evening performance. For further information call (908) 273-3509 or e-mail the Society at clancurrie@mail.com. ### Founded in 1992, the Clan Currie Society is a non-profit organization, which promotes awareness and understanding of the history and contributions of the Clan Currie and Scottish history and culture.
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