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PROGRAM CONTENTS The Adjudicators & Organizers ...... 3 Schedule of Events ...... 4 BCPA President’s Welcome ...... 5 2017 Senior Adjudicators ...... 6-7 2017 BCPA Calendar of Events ...... 8 Map of the Venue ...... 9 Solo Competitors...... 10-13 Competing Bands ...... 14-18 Also Happening at the Annual Gathering ...... 21 85 Years of Annual Gatherings ...... 22-23 The Awards ...... 24-27 MacCrimmon Memorial Cairn ...... 28 Results ...... 36-40

The BC Pipers’ Association is pleased to acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia

Thank you to those who made the 85th Annual Gathering possible:

Adjudicators Competition Secretary Organizing Committee Seumas Coyne Moira Mack Thomasine Antoniali Graham Davidson David Bruce

John Fisher Ceilidh Organizers Lynn Bullis Alex Galloway David Bruce Derek Davidson Bill Elder Richard Hawke Jessica Reid Sharyn Elder Ian Lawson Program Content Moira Mack Terry Lee & Design Lynn Bullis Rob MacNeil James MacHattie Cameron Reid Moira Mack Gord MacRae Jessica Reid Rob MacNeil Colin Magee Ken Stratychuk Jessica Reid Andrew Smith Lex Webster Alan Walters

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All events to be held at Clayton Heights Secondary School, 7003 188 St, Surrey BC V3W 7J1 Admission Prices — at the door “Friday only” General Admission: $5.00 “Saturday only” General Admission with General Seating for Band Contest: $10.00 “Saturday only” General Admission with Reserved Seating for Band Contest: $20.00 “Weekend” Pass with General Seating for Band Contest: $12.00 “Weekend” Pass with Reserved Seating for Band Contest: $22.00 Friday, April 14th, 2017 Open Piobaireachd……………………………………………………………………… 9:00 AM Grade 1 Piobaireachd…………………………………………………………………. 9:00 AM Grade 2 Piobaireachd…………………………………………………………………. 9:00 AM Grade 3A Piobaireachd………………………………………………………………. 9:00 AM

Grade 4B Piobaireachd………………………………………………………………. 1:00 PM Grade 3B Piobaireachd……………………………………………………………….. 1:00 PM Grade 4A Piobaireachd……………………………………………………………….. 2:30 PM Adult Piobaireachd…………………………………………………………………….. 1:15 PM Open ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2:00 PM Open Drumming (Snare & Tenor)……………………………………………….. 4:15 PM Snare Drumming Seminar with Ian Lawson: (Please arrive at least 10 minutes early)

Beginner, Grades 4 & 3………………………………………………………………. 10:00 AM Grades 2, 1 & Open…………………………………………………………………….. 1:00 PM

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Solo Piping………………………………………………………………………………….. 8:30 AM Solo Drumming…………………………………………………………………………… 8:30 AM Performance Bands Workshop (see page 21).…….…….…….…….……. 12:00 PM All Instrument Session (see page 21)…………………………………………… 12:15 PM Band Rooms Available………………………………………………………………… 1:00 PM Band Competition: (in the Theatre—See page 9 for map) Theatre Doors open……………………………………………………………………. 2:00 PM Band Contest begins…………………………………………………………………… 2:30 PM Ceilidh Saturday & Weekend Passes include entry to Ceilidh Ceillidh to start immediately following Awards Ceremony

Senior Adjudicator Recital & Aggregate Winners Performance All times are approximate and subject to change. Check with the registration desk and the steward of each event.

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BCPA PRESIDENT’S WELCOME On behalf of the Board of Directors and membership of the British Columbia Pipers' Association, I want to extend a warm welcome to our participants and guests at this weekend's event, our 85th Annual Gathering. At this Annual Gathering we are continuing new activities introduced last year to broaden the Annual Gathering beyond competitions, to piping and drumming on other instruments and activities for players who promote piping and drumming through community performances. We have added two events per band grade as part of the rollout of this program across all BCPA sanctioned competitions over the next two years. We continue advancements to improve the Annual Gathering and it is a tribute to the Annual Gather- ing Organizing Committee members for their tremendous efforts to ensure its success. However, it is because of you, the competitors, spectators and patrons, that the Annual Gathering has endured for 85 years and become what its title means, an annual gathering of the piping and drumming community for competition and comraderie. It is the largest solos and bands competition on our circuit and we are very grateful for your continued support. We would also like to acknowledge the competitors and adjudicators who have traveled to be here with us. Your talents are greatly appreciated and you are providing us with an opportunity to reacquaint with and make new friends. We hope everyone attending will enjoy the events this weekend, and will return again next year.

Robert MacNeil President British Columbia Pipers' Association BCPA EXECUTIVE Honorary Patron The Honourable John Fraser President Rob MacNeil Vice President Lynn Bullis Secretary Moira Mack Treasurer Cameron Reid Membership Aynsley Meldrum Directors: Thomas Budd, Mike Chisholm, Rene Cusson, Paul DeBourcier, Kevin McLean, J. Reid Maxwell, Cameron Reid, Jessica Reid, Sandy Reid, James P. Troy

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2017 SENIOR ADJUDICATORS

Richard Hawke MNZM lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he is the Director and full time piping tutor at St Andrew’s College – New Zealand’s premier school pipe band. Richard has recently retired as the Pipe Major of the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band (1985-1990, 2010-2017), who have had many successes in recent years in New Zealand as well as qualifying at the World Pipe Band Championships in 2014 & 2015. In 2012 Richard was awarded, in the New Zealand National Queen’s Birthday Honours list, as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Pipe Bands. As well as with Pipe Bands, Richard has gained National and International success as a solo piping competitor. His highest achievements include Highland Piping Society of London’s Gold Medal, (Piobaireachd) at Oban (2007), among many others, across , Australia and New Zealand. Richard was initially taught by Neville Burney and the late Bill Boyle, followed by the late Donald Bain and is currently mentored by Murray Henderson (Scotland).

James MacHattie is the Principal of the College of Piping, in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. James began piping in a youth pipe band in Sas- katoon, Saskatchewan, and the formative experiences he enjoyed there have carried him to become one of Canada’s most respected active pipers. He played with the Edmonton Caledonia Pipe Band before moving to BC, where he played one year with the City of Victoria Pipe Band before joining the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. With SFU he won the World Pipe Band Championship in 1996 and 1999, performed at Carnegie Hall and participated in two live recordings. In 2000, James moved to Toronto, and joined the Toronto Police Pipe Band, becoming the Pipe Major in 2004. James led the band to North American Championship wins in 2004 and 2006. He played with the 78th Fraser Highlanders from 2007 to 2009 before moving back to BC. He played the 2010 season with SFU before moving to Summerside, PEI. James has enjoyed a successful career as a solo competitor, having won major prizes across Canada, the US, Scotland and France. He is a consistent prize winner in the Gold Medal contests at Oban and Inverness. He is also an active composer, judge, performer and teacher. James holds an MA in Classical Studies from the University of BC. 6 BC Pipers’ Association 85th Annual Gathering

2017 SENIOR ADJUDICATORS, CONT’D Ian Lawson hails from Co. Armagh in Northern . Ian playing drums at the age of 9 with Waringsford Pipe band under instruction from Sandy Steele. He then progressed under the tutelage of the Rev. Frank Gibson who developed his band playing and solo technique. Ian had quite a return on this, winning Ulster and All titles over a few years. From here, Ian progressed to play with ‘The Pipes and Drums of the RUC’, before moving to take over the L/D position with ‘Bleary and District’ which was his home town band. In that period, the band was very successful and went from G4 to G1 in eight years, winning every Major championship along the way. Then, Ian was very fortunate to be invited to play with Simon Fraser University Pipe Band where he spent seven very successful years, culminating in winning the World championship and Drum corps prize in 2008 and 2009. Following this, Ian moved to Inveraray and District which is proving a natural progression on the style of music he has been accustomed to over the last 10 years. Ian is actively teaching and advising solo students on a regular basis, at home and across the world, conducting workshops, and more recently was added to the RSPBA Adjudicator Panel.

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2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS : BCPA Annual Gathering……………………………………………………………………………….April 14-15 Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Topaz Park, Victoria……………………May 20-22 BC Highland Games, Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam………………………………...June 16-17 *Penticton Scottish Festival, Kings Park, Penticton……………………………………………...July 1 Skagit Valley Highland Games, Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon……………………….July 8-9 Kamloops Highland Games, Albert McGowan Park, Kamloops…………………………….July 8 Portland Highland Games, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham…………….July 14-15 Pacific Northwest Highland Games, Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw……….July 29-30

*sanctioned under BCPA rules, but are not part of the Grand Aggregate

Piping & Drumming Schools: Piping Hot Summer Drummer Silver Star Mountain Resort, Vernon, BC July 2-7 & July 9-14; see advertisement on page 2 for more details Ocean Park School of Piping & Drumming Ocean Park Retreat Center, Ocean Park, WA July 1-6; contact [email protected] for details Master of Scottish Arts Winter School Seabeck Christian Conference Centre, Seabeck, WA February 2018; contact [email protected] for details

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CLAYTON HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL Parking is free of charge in the school lot. At the main entrance, you will find an information desk, where you will meet the wonderful volunteers who have information for competitors, such as where to tune and where they will be competing, as well as distribute competitor numbers and wristbands for entry.

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Main Entrance

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SOLO COMPETITORS Pipers An alphabetized list of all solo competitors by grade. Beginner Grade 4—Cont’d Grade 3—Cont’d Bailly, Benjamin Gardner, Laurie Sanders, Helen Kim, Sojeong Lowe, Venudhar Scheyer, Vienna MacPhail, Ian Lowe, Balaram Walker, Savannah Peden, William McBride, Chris Winters, Duncan McMillan, David Wonder, Malachi McMillan, Gary Grade 5—Sponsored by Merry, Miles Grade 2—Sponsored by Tartantown Ogilvie, Pendra Tartantown Pengelly, Russell Anderson, Gerry Riddle, Tim Riedel, Michael Bergen, Aaron Terry, Fergus Cameron, Tamara White, Avery Dazey, Collin Wilson, Kyle Findlay, Richard Yarkin, Adriana Heade, Tyrone Jones, Fraser Bonar, Cameron Menzies, Gord Buchanan, Alasdair Grade 3 Corr, Gerard Rutherford, Kendrick Cameron, Elizabeth Focken, Hannah Snow, Luke Campbell, Jennifer Mackay, Hugo Stewart, Peyton Carlos, Jacob Toohey, Sam MacLeod, Dryden Clark, Katie

Peden, Allister Cluckey, James Richdale, Colin Fraser, Ethan Grade 1 Terry, Ronan Harbison, Zane Beattie, William Wilson, Ailsa Jones, Michael Bevan, Alistair Yarkin, Ella Jones, Ewan Cahoon, Chris Juergensen, Emma Killoran, Tori Grade 4 Kennedy, Weston Heade, Tyrone (Piob) Lambert, Garth Lye, Alexandra Lye, Roger McNair, James Matthews, Kerry MacLeod, Alexander Malcomb, Aaron Bevan, Callum McDonald, Ken Maxwell, Donald Campbell, Rick Miller, Adam Carlos, Brandon Pederson, Dashiel Morris, Charles Fowler, Aidan Pinter, Katie Todd, Declan Francis, Connor Rattai, Zachary Toohey, Jack 10 BC Pipers’ Association 85th Annual Gathering

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The winners of each Tenor Solo Event also to receive a pair of TyFry MyTy Tenor Sticks. Thank you to TyFry Ltd!

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SOLO COMPETITORS, CONT’D

Drummers Open SNARE Grade 1 Barker, Ross Beginner Bentley, Louise Chisholm, Jori Buchanan, Lachlan Clarke, Eric Diepenhorst, Austin Carlos, Nathan Colwell, Amanda Downing, Patrick Lowe, Keshavasaya Gaul, Lauren Galloway, Alex Graham, Robert Gandy, Bruce Grade 4 Killoran, Taylor Gillies, Richard Fraser, Lilyanne Kreger, Bryce Knichel, Zephan Harbison, Trey Mix, Jake Snow, Julia Krogh, Teddy Lindsey, Alexander Toohey, Lauren Lye, Kaitlyn Lee, Alastair Young Graham McNeill, Callum Lee, Andrew Lee, Jack McNeill, Riley Open Lee, John Tillmanns, Kalum MacRae, Gavin Lewis, Andrew White, Mackenzie Maxwell, Grant McIlwaine, Edward Wallis, Kyle McLean, Kevin Grade 3 Naismith, Ross Johnston, Cameron TENOR Rothschild-Mancinelli, Kyle Jones, Dean Grade 2 Shears, George Kirk, Heather-Lynn Johnston, Dana Smith, Stewart Kirk, Renee-Michelle Stewart, Donald Grade 2 Lyon, Alexandra Stewart, Joseph Cruz, Alonso

Troy, James P Marshall, Raymond Open Wilson, Greig Palmer, Aidan Prescott, Blake Webster, Mackenzie Adult Wilson, Tasha Kirk, Barry Snow, Ann Competitors! Wright, Beverly Check in with your steward at each event. Competitors not ready to play in the posted order are subject to disqualification.

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COMPETING BANDS Some information about the competing bands. Grade 5 Robert Malcolm Memorial V Pipe Band Burnaby, BC | Ancient P/M Derek Milloy, L/D Graham Haddon Grade 4 Pipe Band Tacoma, WA | Clan Gordon Tartan P/M James Naismith, L/D Dave Keachie Kamloops Pipe Band Society Kamloops, BC | Clan Logan Tartan P/M Scot Kortegaard, L/D Andrew Robertson

Keith Highlanders Pipe Band Seattle, WA | Tartan P/M Lawrence Koch, L/D Greg MacDonald

Northwest Junior Pipe Band Shoreline, WA | Clan McKenzie Tartan P/M Kevin Auld, L/D Elizabeth Hall Portland Metro Youth Pipe Band Portland, OR | Muted Red Fraser Tartan P/M Alexander MacLeod, L/D Alonso Cruz Robert Malcolm Memorial IV Pipe Band Burnaby, BC | Ancient Clan Fraser Tartan P/M Alastair Lee, L/D Lilyanne Fraser White Spot Pipe Band Surrey, BC | BC Centennial Tartan P/M Jacob Carlos, L/D Kalum Tillmanns Grade 3 Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band Surrey, BC | Ancient Weathered Sutherland Tartan P/M Myles Wilcott, L/D Kyla Richdale

Robert Malcolm Memorial III Pipe Band Burnaby, BC | Ancient Clan Fraser Tartan P/M Andrew Lee, L/D Jake Mix

Vancouver Island Caledonia Pipes & Drums Victoria, BC | Heritage of Scotland Tartan P/M Cole Griffiths, L/D Grant Campbell 14 BC Pipers’ Association 85th Annual Gathering

COMPETING BANDS, CONT’D

Grade 2 Portland Metro Pipe Band Portland, OR | Muted Red Fraser Tartan P/M Mark Tomasetti, L/D Andrew Finley Robert Malcolm Memorial II Pipe Band Burnaby, BC | Ancient Clan Fraser Tartan P/M Jack Cairney, L/D Cameron Dodson Rocky Mountain Pipe Band Calgary, AB | Isle of Skye Tartan P/M Sean Somers, L/D Trevor McKay Grade 1 Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band Vancouver, BC | Mclean of Duart Tartan P/M David Hilder, L/D Gary Corkin Simon Fraser University Pipe Band Burnaby, BC | Simon Fraser University Pipe Band Tartan P/M Alan Bevan, L/D J. Reid Maxwell

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COMPETING BANDS, CONT’D Bands’ tunes listings, by grade & contest.

Quick Marches Set Contest Grade 5 Robert Malcolm Memorial V Pipe Band Walter Douglas, MBE, Mairi’s Wedding, The Haughs of Cromdale, Jennie’s Bawbee

March, & Contest Grade 4 Clan Gordon Pipe Band Terbius, Mairi Bhan, The Smith's a Gallant Fireman, Campbeltown Kiltie Ball, Lexi McAskill, Capt. Lachlan MacPhail of Tiree Kamloops Pipe Band Society The Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering, Susan McLeod, Kalabakan (Borneo) Keith Highlanders Pipe Band Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering, Calendonian Canal, Captain Lachlan MacPhail of Tiree Northwest Junior Pipe Band The Hills of Perth, The Marquis of Huntly’s , Molly on the Seashore Robert Malcolm Memorial IV Pipe Band Miss Delicia Chisholm, Campbeltown Kiltie Ball, Marquis of Huntley, The Sound of Sleat White Spot Pipe Band The Haughs of Cromdale, Dorrator Bridge, Lexie MacAskill Grade 3 Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band Society Pipe Band, Arniston Castle, John Morrison of Assynt House Robert Malcolm Memorial III Pipe Band P/M Tom McAllister, Maggie Cameron, Dolina MacKay Vancouver Island Caledonia Pipes & Drums The Conundrum, Struan Robertson, Willie Hull Grade 2 Portland Metro Pipe Band MSR #1: The Clan MacRae Society, The Shepherd’s Crook, Dolina MacKay MSR #2: The Links of Forth, The Ewe with the Crooked Horn, The Smith of Chillichassie

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COMPETING BANDS, CONT’D Robert Malcolm Memorial II Pipe Band MSR #1: P/M Tom McAllister, Arniston Castle, Loch Carron MSR #2: Hugh Kennedy, Caber Feidh, McAllister's Dirk Rocky Mountain Pipe Band MSR #1: Jimmy Young, Shepherd's Crook, Rejected Suitor MSR #2: John MacDonald of Glencoe, Dornie Ferry, Loch Carron Grade 1 Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band MSR #1: Highland Wedding, Atholl Cummers, John Morrison of Assynt House MSR #2: The Balmoral Highlanders, Caledonian Society of London, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran Simon Fraser University Pipe Band MSR #1: Lord Alexander Kennedy, Dora MacLeod, John MacKechnie MSR #2: Clan MacColl, Blair Drummond, John Morrison of Assynt House

Medley Contest Grade 4 Clan Gordon Pipe Band Cutting Bracken, Wee Buns, Mist Covered Mountains, Mac an Irish, Itchy Fingers Kamloops Pipe Band Society The Sorcerer, The Old Hag at the Kiln, Sonny Brogan's Jig, Farewell to Camraw, The Smith's a Gallant Fireman, Orange and Blue, The Mouse in the Bag of Potatoes, McFadden's Reel Keith Highlanders Pipe Band The Shoals of Herring, Skyeman's Jig, The Farmer's Fancy, Call to the Gathering, Seonaidh's Tune, Sleepy Maggie, Jenny Dang the Weaver Northwest Junior Pipe Band Ye Jacobites By Name, Vilancicu Pixuatu, The Old Wife of the Mill Dust, The Unknown Air, Cutty’s Wedding, P.M. Sandy Gordon, The Yellow Tinker, The Steampacket Portland Metro Youth Pipe Band The Furry Chanter, The Haitian Sensation, Donald Willie and his Dog, Salute to Cap Caval, Mac an Irish, Molly Connell, Heat from the Furnace, Kelsey's Wee Reel Robert Malcolm Memorial IV Pipe Band Pay the Piper, The Duck, La Boum, Rose Among the Heather, The Brolum White Spot Pipe Band 1976 Police Tattoo, Maids of the Black Glen, Molly Connell, Nameless, The Rocky Road to Dublin, Mists of Time, Sandy's New Chanter

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COMPETING BANDS, CONT’D Grade 3 Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band Stumbling Through the Grey Area, The Braes of Mar, P/M Sandy Gordon, Fleshmarket Close, Malts on the Optics, Goodbye to Skye, Mrs. Sharon Duthart Robert Malcolm Memorial III Pipe Band B-52, Doctor Flora MacAuley,Carradale, Kate Martin’s Waltz, Craig-a-Bodich, Fiona MacLeod, Doctor MacPhail’s Reel Vancouver Island Caledonia Pipes & Drums Desert Storm, New Year at Noosa, Thunderhead, Cockney Violin, She Put A Knee In The Old Man, Seonaidh's Tune, Mr Jack, Sting In The Tail Grade 2 Portland Metro Pipe Band Bob Worrall at St. Anne’s Out of the Air Fraser Allison’s Classical Miss Drummond of Perth Annie Grant Wullie’s Dram Dinky’s Turbulence Robert Malcolm Memorial II Pipe Band Murdoch McAllister, Jimmy Ward, Andy and Sandy, The Water is Wide, Captain Horne, The Smith's a Gallant Fireman, The Brolum, The High Drive, Legless in Lisburn Rocky Mountain Pipe Band Evan Smith, Fiona's Jig, Troy's Wedding, Farewell to Govan, The Smith's a Gallant Fireman, Lime Hill, Willie McKenzie's Reel, Janny Dang the Weaver, The Korgi Grade 1 Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band Lady Madelina Sinclair H/P, Lady Madelina Sinclair, Strathspey King, Nyssa's Reel, Bundle and Go, Sandy Cameron, Atlantic Air, The Haitian Sensation, Thornton Jig, Sparky Cherry Simon Fraser University Pipe Band The Kesh , The Burning of the Piper's Hut, Inspector Donald Campbell of Ness, The Parting Glass, Highland Whisky, Miss Lily, Duntroon, MacFadden’s Reel, The Reel of Tulloch Amateur Solo Event results are posted throughout the day at the main information desk. Open and Band results are announced at the trophy presentation immediately following the band contest.

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ALSO HAPPENING AT THE ANNUAL GATHERING... Performance Bands Workshop—If you play in a performance band (does not or infrequently competes) and are looking for some feedback or suggestions on your playing from competition band leadership from around the BC Pipers’ Association, join this workshop, which is being held 12:00—2:00 pm Saturday at Clayton Heights in the band tune up rooms. This workshop aims to provide answers to questions to performance band mem- bers & leadership. This year’s workshop instructors will be Rene Cusson (piping) and Scott Robertson (drumming). All Instruments Session—Join us in the Hub from 12:15—1:45 pm for the second annual “All Instruments Session”. This session is described as “a forum for pipers and drummers to bring along their instruments other than bagpipes and pipe band snare drums (such as small pipes, uilleann pipes, whistles, bodhrans, guitars, etc) and play pipe tunes together in small groups.

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1932-2017: CELEBRATING 85 YEARS

At the 1952 Annual Gathering (65 years ago!): P/M Ed Esson, P/M of the Seaforth Donald Urquhart, Highlanders of Canada Pipes & Drums, P/M John Burgess MBE, BCPA President, and BCPA Life Member, P/M Ed Esson MBE, and circa late 1940’s/ early 1950’s. P/M Willie Ross MBE.

The Vancouver Ladies Pipe Band with the trophies they’d won over recent years, circa 1970’s.

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85 YEARS OF ANNUAL GATHERINGS

T h e V a n c o u v e r Kiwanis Boys Pipe Band poses for a band photo with their awards for their 1958-1959 season.

T he Va n c ou v e r Optimist Junior Pipe Band on a band trip to Las Vegas, 1958. Here they are posing with their instruments on the diving boards at the pool at the Riviera Hotel.

Have any great photos you’d like to share with the BCPA in next year’s Annual Gathering Souvenir Programme? Email them to: [email protected]

The Vancouver Kiwanis Boys Pipe Band competing in at the Scottish Championships in 1962. The band placed second that day! BC Pipers’ Association 85th Annual Gathering 23 THE AWARDS

Winners of the Beginner, Adult the new Adult Piobaireachd William Lamont Memorial and Grade 1-5 events receive a event is awarded The Ron Trophy, presented in BC Pipers’ Association Annual MacLeod Memorial Trophy. memory of Bill Lamont, Past Gathering Medal (shown The aggregate winner of the President and Life Member below). Aggregate winners are Adult Piping class is of the Association. awarded the following awarded the Carl Ian Walker perpetual trophies. The winner of the Grade 2 Memorial Shield. Piping class is awarded the Grade 4 Piping—The winner Heather MacInnes Collins of the Grade 4 Piobaireachd Memorial Trophy, event is awarded the Jack presented in memory of Lee Piobaireachd Shield. beloved BC Pipers’ The aggregate winner of the Association piper and teacher Heather MacInnes Grade 4 Piping class is awarded the Glasgow & Collins.

District Trophy, presented The Grade 2 Piping PIPING TROPHIES: by the Glasgow and District Aggregate winner at the Most Promising Piper—The Association of Vancouver. 2017 BC Pipers’ Annual Most Promising Piper is Gathering will receive a awarded the Roderick Grade 3 Piping—The winner of the Grade 3 Piobaireachd tuition scholarship to attend MacLeod Memorial Trophy, the Celtic Arts Winter School presented in memory of Rod class is awarded the Edward Esson Memorial Trophy, ($500 towards full 5-day MacLeod, Past President of program) funded by the the Association. This piper is presented by the Seaforth Celtic Arts Foundation. also awarded a scholarship Highlanders of Canada in Grade 1 Piping—The winner to the Piping Hot Summer memory of P/M Ed Esson, Drummer School of Scottish Past President and Life of the Grade 1 Jig class is awarded the Donald & Pipes & Drums. Member of the Association. Aggregate winner of the Kathleen MacLeod Beginner Piping (on Grade 3 Piping class is Memorial Trophy, chanter)—The winner of the awarded the Rob Barbulak presented by the MacLeod Beginner Piping class is Memorial Shield, presented family in memory of their awarded the Mackintosh by the Barbulak Family in parents. Trophy, donated by the memory of BCPA member The winner of the Grade 1 Mackintosh family. and competitor Robert MSR class is awarded the Grade 5 Piping—The Barbulak. Duncan Watson Memorial aggregate winner of the Grade 2 Piping—The winner Trophy, presented in Grade 5 Piping class is of the Grade 2 Piobaireachd memory of Duncan Watson, awarded the Piping Hot class is awarded the Ian long-time Association Summer Drummer Trophy Charles MacLeod Memorial member, competitor and presented by the Piping Hot Shield, donated by Ron teacher. Summer Drummer School of MacLeod. The Grade1 Piobaireachd Scottish Pipes & Drums. The winner of the Grade 2 winner is awarded the Caber Adult Piping—The winner of MSR class is awarded the Feidh Trophy, presented by

24 BC Pipers’ Association 85th Annual Gathering THE AWARDS, CONT’D the Seaforth Highlanders of winner is awarded the The Grade 2 Drumming class Canada, and the Iain Duncan McInnes Memorial winner is awarded the Mair MacKinnon Memorial Trophy. Family Trophy, presented Medal, attributed to the The Open Piping Jig winner by the Mair Family. late Iain MacKinnon, who is awarded the Donald The Grade 2 Drumming was keenly interested in the MacDonald Memorial Aggregate winner at the history of the BC Pipers’ Trophy. 2017 BC Pipers’ Annual Association and the The Open Piping Aggregate Gathering will receive a development of amateur winner is awarded the Mary tuition scholarship to attend piping, particularly MacLeod-Collins Shield. the Celtic Arts Winter School piobaireachd. ( $500 towards full 5-day Competing Pipers program) funded by the The aggregate winner of the Association Contest—The Celtic Arts Foundation. Grade 1 Piping class is winner of the winner of the awarded the John CPA B&C Piobaireachd Grade 1 Drumming—The MacDonald Memorial contest is awarded the aggregate winner of the Trophy, presented by the Darleen Milloy Memorial Grade 1 Drumming class is Bellingham Pipe Band in Trophy, which is being awarded the Delta Police memory of John MacDonald, sponsored this year by Pipe Band Trophy, BC Pipers’ Association Boney Music. presented by the Delta member and judge. Police Pipe Band. The Grade 1 piper with the Open Snare Drumming highest total points from DRUMMING TROPHIES: Trophies: both the 2017 Annual Most Promising Drummer— The winner of the Open Gathering and the 2016- Snare Drumming MSR is 2017 Mini Gatherings is The Most Promising Drummer is awarded the awarded the awarded the Malcolm Gaelic Shop Trophy. Nicholson Memorial Grace Clansey Trophy, presented to the Association The winner of the Open Trophy, presented in Snare Drumming Hornpipe / memory of Malcolm by Grace Clansey. This drummer is also awarded a Jig is awarded the Munro Nicholson, a life member, Family Trophy. teacher and patriarch of the scholarship to the Piping Hot Summer Drummer School of The winner of the Open BCPA. This piper also Snare Drumming MSR is receives up to $600 towards Scottish Pipes & Drums. Beginner Drumming awarded the airfare to attend and Gaelic Shop Trophy. compete in the George (on drum pad) class winner The winner of the Open Sheriff Memorial Contest, is awarded the BC Pipers’ Snare Drumming Aggregate held in Ontario. Association Shield. is awarded the newly struck Open Piping Trophies: The Grade 4 Drumming class winner is awarded the BC Willie McErlean Memorial The Open Piobaireachd Shield. winner is awarded the Pipers’ Association Shield. The Grade 3 Drumming class Grade 1 Tenor Drumming— CmacCrimmon Memorial The winner of the Grade 1 Cairn and Medal. winner is awarded the BC Pipers’ Association Shield. Tenor Drumming class is The Open Piping MSR awarded the Lachlan BC Pipers’ Association 85th Annual Gathering 25 THE AWARDS, CONT’D PIPE BAND TROPHIES: (Blackie) MacLeod Memorial Grade 5 Pipe Bands—The Grade 2 Pipe Bands—The Shield. winner of the Grade 5 Band winner of the Grade 2 Band Open Tenor Drumming— competition is awarded the competition is awarded the The winner of the Open BC Pipers’ Association Bell’s Trophy. The best Drum Tenor Drumming class is Shield. Corps in the Grade 2 Band awarded the BC Pipers’ Grade 4 Pipe Bands—The competition is awarded the Association Shield. winner of the Grade 4 Band Sir John A. MacDonald competition is awarded the Trophy.

The MacIver Memorial Jock MacKenzie Trophy. Grade 1 Pipe Bands—The Trophy is awarded to the The best Drum Corps in the winner of the Grade 1 Band Annual Gathering solo Grade 4 Band competition is competition is awarded the competitor who has attained awarded the John T. Port Moody Pipe Band the most points, whether McHardy Memorial Trophy. Trophy. The best Drum piper, drummer, open or Grade 3 Pipe Bands—The Corps in the Grade 1 Band amateur class. winner of the Grade 3 Band competition is awarded the competition is awarded the Triumph Street Pipe Band Oliver Thompson Shield. Trophy. The best Drum Corps in the Grade 3 Band competition is awarded the Kamloops Pipe Band Trophy.

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John MacKenzie Memorial Trophy Oliver Thompson Memorial Shield

Bell’s Trophy Port Moody Pipe Band Trophy

Mary MacLeod-Collins Shield Darleen Milloy Memorial Trophy

Jack Lee Piobaireachd Shield MacIver Memorial Trophy

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MACCRIMMON MEMORIAL CAIRN

The MacCrimmon Jeweller O.B. Allan Memorial Cairn trophy undertook the task and this design was inspired by a near stone-for-stone repli- 1930’s memorial cairn at ca of the Cairn was ham- Borreraig, Skye, on the site mered out from a flat sheet where it is believed that the of sterling silver to become MacCrimmon piping college the much-treasured award of piobaireachd had existed. it has grown to be through Rod MacLeod and Ed Esson the years. envisaged the idea of a min- Awarded with the Cairn is iature replica of the the MacCrimmon Memorial MacCrimmon Cairn as the medal. trophy for the Open Piobaireachd at the Annual Gathering.

Former Winners of The Cairn

1933 Alexander Johnson 1961 Jimmy Yardley 1995 Andrew Bonar 1934-35 W.A. Urquhart 1962 James Young 1996 Bruce Gandy 1936 A. Mac Indewar 1963 James McColl 1997 Colin R. MacLellan 1937 W.A. Urquhart 1964-66 Norma Nicholson 1998 Stuart Liddell 1938 W. Armstrong 1967 Albert Duncan 1999 Ann Grey 1939 W.M. Barrie 1968 Bob Leslie 2000 Jack Lee 1940 W.A. Urquhart 1969 Bruce Topp 2001 Bruce Gandy 1941 James Watt 1970-71 Jon A. MacLeod 2002 Jori Chisolm 1942-44 W.A. Urquhart 1972 Byron Barnard 2003 Bruce Gandy 1945 Bill Lamont 1973 James McColl 2004-05 Alan Bevan 1946-47 Hugh Aird 1974 Byron Barnard 2006 Andrew Bonar 1948 James Watt 1975-76 Hal Senyk 2007 Alan Bevan 1949 Hugh Aird 1977-80 Jack Lee 2008 James P. Troy 1950 James Watt 1981 Terry Lee 2009 James Beaumont 1951 Duncan Rankin 1982 Bruce Gandy 2010 Andrew Bonar 1952 William Barrie 1983 Ian Whitelaw 2011 James P. Troy 1953 Ian Inkster 1984-86 Jack Lee 2012 Andrew Bonar 1954 Jock Low 1987 Darleen Miharija 2013 James P. Troy 1955-57 Ed Esson 1988 Ian Whitelaw 2014 Bruce Gandy 1958 R.A. Forman 1989-90 Jack Lee 2015 James P. Troy 1959 William Maitland 1991 Bruce Gandy 2016 Andrew Lee 1960 James MacMillan 1992-94 Jack Lee 2017

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BCPA CROSSWORD

Across 1. Glaswegian kids Down 3. BC'S Nessie 2. Second in command in a pipe band 4. Neeps & _____ 5. Musician's tools 8. Neighbourhood in which you'll find the Vancouver Scottish Cultural Centre 6. Performers of the flam-a-diddle 10. Teachers 7. This year's Annual Gathering 12. Alba 9. Where you'll find Arthur's Seat 14. Pipers need a lot of it 11. Scottish Boat Lift 15. He/She who rates players' performances 13. ____ Memorial Cairn & Medal; prize for Open Piobaireachd 17. ____ Pipers' Association 16. Annual Gathering Venue 18. Flourishers 19. Orange pop 20. Brexiting the European Union 21. Traditionally, leaders into battle 22. Home of the WPBC 25. Junior band members 23. Melody maker 27. Elephant's prized possession 24. BCPA 28. 'Heartbeat' of the band 26. Ground & variations 29. Family colours 30. 'Warm-reekin, rich!' 30 BC Pipers’ Association 85th Annual Gathering

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SOLO RESULTS PIPING 4. ______Most Promising Piper 5. ______Winner: ______6. ______Beginner Piping 2/4 March on Chanter Aggregate:______1. ______2. ______Grade 4 Piping 2/4 March 3. ______1A. ______1B.______

2A. ______2B.______Adult Piping 2/4 March 3A. ______3B.______1. ______4A. ______4B.______2. ______5A. ______5B.______6/8 March 6A. ______6B.______1. ______Strathspey & Reel 2. ______1A. ______1B.______Piobaireachd 2A. ______2B.______1. ______3A. ______3B.______Aggregate:______4A. ______4B.______5A. ______5B.______Grade 5 Piping 6A. ______6B.______SPONSORED BY TARTANTOWN Piobaireachd 2/4 March 1A. ______1B.______1. ______2A. ______2B.______2. ______3A. ______3B.______3. ______4A. ______4B.______4. ______5A. ______5B.______5. ______6A. ______6B.______6. ______Aggregate:______Slow Air 1. ______THANK YOU to Tartantown 2. ______for sponsoring the Grades 3. ______2 & 5 Piping Classes!

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SOLO RESULTS, CONT’D Grade 3 Piping 2/4 March 4A. ______4B.______1A. ______1B.______5A. ______5B.______2A. ______2B.______6A. ______6B.______3A. ______3B.______Piobaireachd 4A. ______4B.______1A. ______1B.______5A. ______5B.______2A. ______2B.______6A. ______6B.______3A. ______3B.______Strathspey & Reel 4A. ______4B.______1A. ______1B.______5A. ______5B.______2A. ______2B.______6A. ______6B.______3A. ______3B.______Aggregate:______

Ever wonder what the words under “Tog orm mo phiob” means the BCPA logo, “give me my pipes” in Gaelic.

This line comes from the tune, “Tog Orm Mo Phiob” meant? Cumha Ruaridh Mhoir (or “Rory Mor’s Lament”).

Cumha Ruaridh Mhoir Rory Mor’s Lament Tog orm mo phiob ‘us theid mi dhaedhaidh, Give me my pipes—I’ll home them carry, ‘S duilich leam fhein, mo leir mar thachair; In these sad halls I dare not tarry; Tog orm mo phiob ‘us mi air mo chradh, My pipes hand o’er, my heart is sore Mu Ruaridh Mor, mu Ruaridh Mor. For Rory Mor, my Rory Mor.

Tog orm mo phiob—tha mi sgith; Fetch me my pipes—my heart is breaking, ‘S mur faigh mi I theid mi dhachaidh; For Rory Mor his rest is taking; Tog orm mo phiob—tha mi sgith He wakes no more, and to its core ‘Smi air mo chradh mu Ruarich Mor. My heart is sore for Rory Mor.

Tog orm mo phiob—tha mi sgith, Hand me my pipes—I’m sad and weary, ‘S mur faigh mi I theid mi dhachaidh, These halls are silent, dark, and eerie; Clarsach no piob eha tog mo chridh, The pipe no more cheers as of yore Cha bheo fear mo ghraidh, Ruaridh Mor. Thy race is o’er, brave Rory Mor!

English rendering courtesy of Historic, Biographic and Legendary Notes to the Tunes, by “Fionn”.

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SOLO RESULTS, CONT’D

Grade 2 Piping Piobaireachd SPONSORED BY TARTANTOWN 1. ______March, Strathspey & Reel 2. ______1. ______3. ______2. ______4. ______3. ______5. ______4. ______6. ______5. ______Jig 6. ______1. ______Piobaireachd 2. ______1. ______3. ______2. ______4. ______3. ______5. ______4. ______6. ______5. ______Aggregate: ______6. ______

Hornpipe & Jig Overall Grade 1 Aggregate: 1. ______2. ______

3. ______Open Piping 4. ______March, Strathspey & Reel 5. ______1. ______6. ______2. ______Aggregate:______3. ______Grade 1 Piping 4. ______March, Strathspey & Reel 5. ______1. ______6. ______2. ______Piobaireachd 3. ______1. ______4. ______2. ______5. ______3. ______6. ______4. ______

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SOLO RESULTS, CONT’D 5. ______DRUMMING 6. ______Most Promising Drummer Jig Winner: ______1. ______SNARE 2. ______Beginner Drumming (on drum pad) 3. ______2/4 March 4. ______1. ______5. ______2. ______6. ______Aggregate: ______Grade 4 Snare Drumming 2/4 March MacIver Memorial Trophy 1. ______2. ______2017 Winner: 3. ______4. ______5. ______CPA B&C—Sponsored by Boney Music 6. ______Piobaireachd 6/8 March 1. ______1. ______2. ______2. ______3. ______3. ______4. ______4. ______5. ______5. ______6. ______6. ______Aggregate: ______

THANK YOU Grade 3 Snare Drumming to Boney Music for sponsoring the 2/4 March CPA B&C 1. ______Piobaireachd 2. ______Contest!

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SOLO RESULTS, CONT’D 6/8 March 4. ______1. ______5. ______2. ______6. ______Aggregate: ______Aggregate: ______

Grade 2 Snare Drumming Open Snare Drumming March, Strathspey & Reel March, Strathspey & Reel 1. ______1. ______2. ______2. ______3. ______Hornpipe & Jig 4. ______1. ______5. ______2. ______Aggregate: ______Hornpipe & Jig 1. ______TENOR 2. ______Grade 2 Tenor Drumming 3. ______2/4 March 4. ______1. ______Aggregate: ______2. ______3. ______Grade 1 Snare Drumming March, Strathspey & Reel Open Tenor Drumming 1. ______March, Strathspey & Reel 2. ______1. ______3. ______Hornpipe & Jig 4. ______1. ______5. ______Aggregate: ______6. ______Hornpipe & Jig First prize and aggregate 1. ______winners must appear in 2. ______Highland dress in order to receive their awards on stage! 3. ______

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BAND RESULTS Grade 5 Bands—Quick Marches Set 1. ______

Best Drum Corps: ______Grade 2 Bands—Overall

1. ______Grade 4 Bands—Overall 2. ______1. ______3. ______2. ______Best Drum Corps: ______3. ______

Best Drum Corps: ______Grade 1 Bands—Overall

1. ______Grade 3 Bands—Overall 2. ______1. ______Best Drum Corps: ______2. ______

3. ______Best Drum Corps: ______

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Congratulations to the BC Pipers’ Association on 85 Years of hosting the Annual Gathering.

Good luck to all the competitors!

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Live Streaming of the 85th Annual Gathering was made possible in part thanks to the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band and the White Spot Pipe Band. Thank you for the use of your audio & video recording devices!

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Join us at Saturday night’s “BCPA After Hours Ceilidh” to watch a recital by the 85th Annual Gathering Senior Adjudicators and the Aggregate Winners from this weekend’s competition!

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