B.C. PIPERS’ ASSOCIATION NewsletterNewsletter Simon Fraser University Pipe Band 2004 World Drum Corps Champions FALL 2004 ISSUE NO. 333 BC Pipers’ Association Newsletter • Fall 2004 1 B.C. PIPERS’ ASSOCIATION B.C. Pipers’ Association Newsletter FALL 2004 Newsletter ISSUE NO. 333 Robert MacNeil Editor • Bonnie Ridout Design Editor • An Affiliated Association of the Jan Mattock Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Contributing Editor and Member of the • Alliance of North American Pipe Band Associations Sharon Hampson Advertising • FALL 2004 Melissa Maxwell Cover Design • FEATURES Bob Dunsire World Pipe Band Championships Results ....................................................................... 4 Webmaster BCPA Developmental Grants .......................................................................................... 7 • BCPA 2004 Grand Aggregate Standings ....................................................................... 10 Summer Journal - Piping Hot Summer Drummer ........................................................ .13 International Solo Results ............................................................................................. 15 Newsletter Distribution Promotions List ............................................................................................................. 16 Bill and Sharyn Elder Keith Highlanders Trip to Scotland ............................................................................... 18 • CD Review - 90 Years on the Beat - Vancouver Police Pipe Band .............................. 20 Summer Journal - Highland Musical Arts Summer School .......................................... 21 Newsletter Correspondence CD Review - Classics from the College - P/M Robert Reid ......................................... 26 Robert MacNeil November Mini Gathering and Knockout Report ......................................................... 28 2913 Keets Drive November Mini Gathering and Knockout Results ........................................................ 29 Coquitlam, BC December Mini-Gathering and Knockout Results ........................................................ 30 Canada, V3C 6J2 Tyler Fry Midsection Workshop Report ........................................................................ 31 [email protected] • DEPARTMENTS Advertising Inquiries Robert MacNeil Editorial ........................................................................................................................... 5 604-552-5674 Board Notes .....................................................................................................................8 [email protected] From the President........................................................................................................... 8 • Profiles ............................................................................................................................. 9 Classified Ads ................................................................................................................ 21 Website Correspondence In the News .................................................................................................................... 23 Bob Dunsire Instructors Directory ...................................................................................................... 24 [email protected] Calendar ......................................................................................................................... 24 • Oot and Aboot ............................................................................................................... 25 Mini Gathering Schedule ............................................................................................... 25 Visit our World Wide Web page: www.bcpipers.org • On the cover 25 years after the Triumph Street Pipe Band first won the prize, the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band Drum Corps brings back to BC their SUBMISSIONS FOR NEXT ISSUE DUE second World Drum Corps Championship. Photos by Darlene Lewis-Chinn, Ken MacKenzie, Rob MacNeil, and Jan Mattock. All submissions become property of the BCPA. Submissions are subject to editing for length, grammar, tone, and taste, and may be reserved for a January 7, 2005 future issue due to space constraints. 2004 World Pipe Band Championships The BCPA welcomes Grade 1 Overall Best Drum Corps: Black Raven our newest members! 1. Field Marshal Montgomery Grade 3B 1. Seven Towers 2. Simon Fraser University Daniel Bell .................................................................. Surrey, BC 3. House of Edgar Shotts & Dykehead 2. Marlacoo 4. Strahclyde Police 3. Fintan Lalor Patrick J. Buchanan ............................................... Penticton, BC 5. Scottish Power (on EP) 4. Altnaveigh Memorial Dana Campbell .......................................................... Vernon, BC 6. St. Laurence O’Toole 5. Prince George (on EP) Karen Campbell ......................................................... Vernon, BC 6. Williamwood (on EP) Glenn Davidson ....................................................... Burnaby, BC Best Drum Corps: Maclain Davidson ..................................................... Mission, BC Simon Fraser University Best Drum Corps: Seven Towers Trevor Davidson ....................................................... Mission, BC Larry Dent..................................................................... Hope, BC Juvenile Grade 1 March, Strathspey & Reel Elyas Forstbauer .................................................. Chilliwack, BC 1. Simon Fraser University 1. St. Thomas Episcopal School 2. Field Marshal Montgomery 2. George Watsons College Griffith Gustafson .............................................. Bellingham, WA 3. House of Edgar Shotts & Dykehead 3. Kintyre Schools Brian Haddon ........................................................... Langley, BC 4. Strahclyde Police 4. Dunoon Grammar School Gord Haddon ............................................................ Langley, BC 5. 78th Fraser Highlanders 5. Stewarts Melville College Graham Haddon ........................................................ Langley, BC 6. St. Laurence O’Toole 6. Bucksburn & District Lori Haddon ............................................................. Langley, BC Jim Hunt .................................................................... Belfair, WA Best Drum Corps: Strathclyde Police Best Drum Corps: Kyle Inglis ............................................................ Courtenay, BC St. Thomas Episcopal School Megan Johnstone .................................................. Vancouver, BC Grade 1 Medley 1. Field Marshal Montgomery Grade 4A Ian Low ............................................................. Maple Ridge, BC 2. Simon Fraser University 1. Annsborough Susan Low ........................................................ Maple Ridge, BC 3. House of Edgar Shotts & Dykehead 2. Gortaclare Kirsten MacKenzie ............................................... Vancouver, BC 4. Strahclyde Police 3. Castle Rock Rebecca Mair ........................................ Garibaldi Highlands, BC 5. Scottish Power 4. Corpus Christi Aaron Malcomb ................................................. Bellingham, WA 6. St. Laurence O’Toole 5. Cumnock and District Kevin McLean .................................................. Maple Ridge, BC 6. Sgt. Walker Memorial Tyler Murray ....................................................... Abbotsford, BC Best Drum Corps: Jody Ann Noon ........................................................ Portland, OR Field Marshal Montgomery Best Drum Corps: Gortaclare Blake Parkinson ......................................................... Seattle, WA Grade 2 Grade 4B Bryan Payton ........................................................... Portland, OR 1. Ballinderry Bridge 1. McNeillstown Patrick Payton .......................................................... Portland, OR 2. Robert Malcolm Memorial 2. Thiepval Memorial Klara Pueschel ....................................................White Rock, BC 3. Bagad Cap Caval 3. Kirkwall City (on EP) Jeff Rowell .................................................................. Surrey, BC 4. Windsor Police 4. Misty Isle Charlene Wallis............................................. Port Coquitlam, BC 5. Drambuie Kirkliston 5. Kirkcudbright & District (on EP) Ivor Wilson ......................................................... Port Moody, BC 6. Keith Highlanders 6. Glengarry Tyler Wood ................................................... Port Coquitlam, BC Best Drum Corps: Ballinderry Best Drum Corps: Gerard G.J. Wright ........................................ Cowichan Bay, BC Bridge Kirkcudbright & District Grade 3A Novice Juvenile 1. Finvoy 1. Inverclyde Juveniles 2. Black Raven 2. George Watsons College 3. Kevin R. Blandford Memorial 3. Monkstown Mossley 4. Bready 4. Milngavie 5. North Belfast WMC 5. Vale of Atholl (on EP) The BC Pipers Association wishes to thank the 6. Strathclyde Fire Brigade (on EP) 6. Paisley following members for their generous Best Drum Corps: financial donations. George Watson College Peggy Askew Micah Babinski John L. Brock Patti Capps Peter Christiansen William Elder Tyrone Heade Darlene Lewis-Chinn Mr. Shannon D. S. Lloyd Fred MacLeod Graeme McGuire Bob McIlwaine John Rodger Peter Rolstad Scott St. Clair Ron R. Sutherland Portland Police Highland Guard Seattle Highland Games Association 4 BC Pipers’ Association Newsletter • Fall 2004 Editorial B.C. Pipers’ Association Tog Orm Mo Phiob