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A Brief History
The Drummond Pipe Band was formed in September
of 1989 by Iain MacCrimmon, Pipe Major and Arnie Stone, Pipe Sergeant, both formerly of the Edmonton (now Alberta)
Caledonia Pipe Band. At that time there were no fewer than five members of the Stone family in the band, playing
pipes, tenor drum and snare drum. Little wonder then that the band grew up to be Big Rock, the name that was assumed
in July 1993, in recognition of the sponsorship provided at that time by the Calgary-based Big Rock Brewery.
The band first carried the name Big Rock to the Fort Edmonton Highland Games in the summer of 1993, by which time
Arnie Stone was Pipe Major, having taken over in 1992 when Iain MacCrimmon moved with his family to live in Scotland.
In 1994 the Big Rock Pipe Band toured Scotland under the leadership of P/M A. Stone, and caused quite a stir, by
its size (and sound of course), marching onto the field at the World Pipe Band Championships.
In September 1995, George Shears took over as Pipe Major, to be succeeded in the Fall of 1997 by the present Pipe
Major: Dave Trew.
The Big Rock Pipe Band has been very successful in its ten-year history, both in pipe band competition where we
have been Alberta Champions in Grade III or Grade IV, and sometimes both, or the past five years, and in parades.
We've been named Best Pipe Band at the Edmonton Klondike Days Parade for 5 of the last 6 years. In the Calgary
Stampede Parade in 1997 we were honoured as the best non-massed pipe band. In 1997 and 1998 we were invited by
the General Stewart Legion to take part in the annual Lethbridge Tattoo where we appeared with such other groups
as the Calgary City Police Pipe band, Canmore's Three Sisters Pipe Band and the U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team. |
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Stirling Castle, Scotland 2000
Stirling is considered one of the strongest
and most impregnable castles in Scotland. It sits on a tall rocky volcanic crag and is approached by a long, winding
road (the Castle Wynd) through the old town. The last photograph in this set was taken at King's Knot. "The
Knott" was a popular location for fêtes champêtres (costumed garden parties). |
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2007
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March 06
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Performance
Rod Stewart at Rexall Place
Opening act for concert |
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March 17
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Performance
St. Patrick's Day Ceilidh at the Norwood Legion
Featuring Celtic Fusion Illusion.
Door Prizes, Dinner and Dance by DJ.
11150 - 82 Street, Edmonton AB |
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April 02
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Performance
Allan Cup 2007
Opening Ceremony, Stony Plain, AB
http://www.stonyplainallancup.com/ |
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May 19
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Competition
Moose Jaw Highland Games
Moose Jaw SK (Grade 4 band)
http://www.reginahighlandgames.org/moosejaw.htm |
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May 20
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Competition
Regina Highland Games
Regina SK (Grade 4 band)
http://www.reginahighlandgames.org/ |
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June 09
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Performance
Grand Prairie Branch #54 2007 Musical Tattoo
45th Anniversary of the Grande Prairie Legion
7:00 pm, Canada Games Arena, Grande Prairie, AB
Tickets: $20 per person, 780-538-0387
http://www.abnwtlegion.com/royal_canadian_legion3.htm |
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June 23
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Competition
Red Deer Highland Games
Red Deer AB
http://www.reddeerhighlandgames.ca/ |
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June 24
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Competition
Edmonton Scottish Highland Gathering
Grant MacEwan Park, Edmonton AB
http://www.aspd.ca/events/2007/Ellerslie.shtml |
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July 21
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Competition
Fort Edmonton Highland Games
Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton AB
http://www.aspd.ca/events/2007/FortEdmonton.shtml |
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August 04
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Competition
Glengarry Highland Games
North American Championships
Maxville ON (Grade 3 band)
http://www.glengarryhighlandgames.com/ |
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August 05
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Competition
Montreal Highland Gathering
Montreal PQ (Grade 3 band)
http://www.montrealhighlandgames.qc.ca/site/index.php |
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September 01
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Competition
Calgary Highland Games
Shouldice Park, Calgary AB
http://www.calgaryhighlandgames.org/ |
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September 02
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Competition
Canmore Highland Games
Centennial Park, Canmore AB
http://www.canmorehighlandgames.ca/
Note: No dogs allowed,
Town of Canmore bylaw |
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| MARCH 2007 |
 Edmonton & District Pipe Band presents their Annual
St. Patricks Day Ceilidh
Saturday March 17, 2007
featuring
Celtic Fusion Illusion
Norwood Legion
11150 - 82 Street
Cocktails 6:00 pm | Dinner 7:00
Celtic Fusion Illusion 8:30 | Door prizes | Dance by DJ to follow
Tickets $25
Contact John 965-6458 or Paula 479-0963 or Scottish Imports 433-6889
This event sells out quickly
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| 2006 |
NOVEMBER 2006
Edmonton & District Pipe Band
presents an
All Hallows Eve Ceilidh
Saturday, November 4, 2006
featuring
Celtic Fusion Illusion & DJ supplied dance music
Hazeldean Community Hall
9630 66 Avenue, Edmonton AB
Doors 6:30 Late Lunch 10:30
Door prizes and Costume Prizes
Tickets $20
Contact John 965-6458 or Paula 417-8990
MARCH 2006
We hope you'll join us March 19 at Lakeland
College in Vermilion.
Concert at 2:00 pm featuring the Grade 2 band, dancers and a Celtic/folk group.
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January 21
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Robbie Burns Supper
Edmonton AB |
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March 17
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St. Patrick's Day Ceilidh at the Rose & Crown
Pub
Edmonton AB |
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March 19
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Lakeland College Concert
Vermillion AB 2 pm
Featuring the Grade 2 band, dancers and a celtic/folk group. |
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May 20
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Moose Jaw Highland Games
Moose Jaw SK Results
posted in News |
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May 21
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Regina Highland Games
Regina SK Results
posted in News |
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June 24
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Red Deer Highland Games
Red Deer AB (Event cancelled) |
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June 25
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Edmonton Scottish Highland Games
Ellerslie AB Results
posted in News |
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July 01
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The Silly Parade
Old Strathcona, Edmonton AB |
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July 15
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Fort Edmonton Highland Games
Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton AB Results posted in News |
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September 02
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Calgary Highland Games
Individual Piping & Drumming, Heavy
Events, Highland Dancing, Liz Pierce Kilted Dash, Anachronism Demonstrations, Clans and Scottish Vendors, Sheep
Dog Demonstrations, Soccer Match Scotland vs England, Kids Mini Golf, Drum Major Competition, Pipe Band Competitions,
Massed Bands Robbie Burns Recital and Competition, Beer Gardens. Celtic Fusion Illusion will perform.
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September 03
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Canmore Highland Games
Pancake breakfast, Highland Dance, Heavy
Sports, Piping & Drumming Competitions, Scottish & Celtic Wares, Beer Garden, Pipe Band Competitions, Drum
Majors Competitions, Massed Bands, Ceilidh featuring "Wolfstone" from Scotland
Note: No dogs allowed, Town
of Canmore bylaw
Centennial Park, Canmore AB
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All Hallows Eve Ceilidh
featuring Celtic Fusion Illusion
and DJ supplied dance Music
Hazeldean Community Hall, 9630 66 Avenue, Edmonton AB
Doors @ 6:30 Late Lunch @10:30
Door prizes and Costume Prizes
Tickets $20
Contact John @ 965-6458 or Paula @ 417-8990 |
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| 2005 |
JULY to DECEMBER 2005
June 25/05 Red Deer Highland
Games
Grade 4: 2nd Quick March Medley / Grade 3: 2nd Medley / Grade 2: 2nd MSR
June 26/05 Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Gathering
Grade 4: 2nd Medley / Grade 2: 1st Medley
July 9/05 Fort Edmonton Park Highland Gathering
Grade 4: 1st Quick March Medley / Grade 3: 3rd Medley / Grade 2: 1st MSR
MARCH to JUNE 2005
 Edmonton & District Pipe Band held their annual Traditions concert
on March 06, 2005 at the Winspear Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta
Guests included The Band of the Royal Canadian Artillery and Strathcona School of Highland Dancing.
Visit the Photo Gallery for concert pictures.
FEBRUARY 2005
Edmonton & District Pipe
Band has been announced as the official pipe band for the 2005 Brier - Canadian Men's Curling Championship.
JANUARY 2005
Edmonton & District Pipe
Band has announced the date of their annual Traditions concert. The event will take place at the Francis Winspear
Centre for Music at 2:00 pm on March 06, 2005. Guests this year include The Band of the Royal Canadian Artillery
and Strathcona School of Highland Dancing. General Seating tickets will be available for $25.00 at the Winspear
Box Office, Tix on the Square and through participating groups and band members. Ticket requests can be made by e-mailing EDPB: info@edpb.ca or info2@edpb.ca |
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| 2004 |
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2004
Our grade 3 band is currently
recruiting side and tenor drummers (including
a potential Lead Tip). Please respond to: info@edpb.ca or info2@edpb.ca
attn: P/M Clint McNeill or Jack Gallaher.
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2004
Don't miss Pub Night II with
Jack Lee & J. Reid Maxwell. Visit the Photo
Gallery. We recently received
pictures from 2004 and they are now posted on-line.
2005 Results:
Calgary Highland Games:
Grade 4 - 3rd. march medley
Grade 2 - 2nd. msr
Grade 2 - 2nd. medley play off
Canmore Highland Games
Grade 2 - 2nd. medley
Grade 2 Band were the Alberta
Aggregate Champions for 2005
MAY-JUNE 2004
Edmonton & District Pipe
Band is now www.edpb.ca.
All mail to us should now be directed
to info@edpb.ca or info2@edpb.ca.
MARCH-APRIL 2004
Seanchaidh April 10 concert
tickets are available at:
Winspear Centre Box Office http://www.winspearcentre.com
$35, $45 and $55 (plus applicable service charges)
Order by E-mail or telephone (780) 428-1414 or 1-800-563-5081
Michael Grey April 09 tickets are available through:
MacDonald Highland Outfitters http://www.bagpipe.ca
Scottish Imports Inc http://www.anythingscottish.com
The Celtic Pipe Line http://www.celticpipeline.com
Tickets for the April 10 post-concert gathering with St. James Gate are on sale:
Scottish Imports Inc. http://www.anythingscottish.com
The Celtic Pipe Line http://www.celticpipeline.com
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2004
Tickets are on sale for the Seanchaidh concert on April 10. Contact any
member of the band. Michael Grey will be performing at the Norwood Legion in Edmonton on April 09. |
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| 2003 |
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2003
The BRPB will be playing in the St. Albert
parade on November 11 and performing at the Norwood Legion. November 30 is the Jack Lee workshop.
OCTOBER 2003
The Grade 2 band is actively recruiting side
drummers and pipers.
Please contact the L/D or P/M at
info@bigrockpipeband.com or info2@bigrockpipeband.com.
SEPTEMBER 2003
Here are results from the most recent competitions:
Calgary
Grade II first Medley/Grade III sixth MSR/Grade IV first March
Canmore
Grade II first MSR/Grade III fifth Medley/Grade IV second Medley
The Big Rock Pipe Band is always looking for
quality pipers & drummers to join our organization (gr.4, gr.3 or gr.2). If you are interested please contact
the band at
info@bigrockpipeband.com or info2@bigrockpipeband.com.
AUGUST 2003
The Rockettes on parade
JULY 2003
Here are results from this year's competitions:
Fort Edmonton Results July 12, 2003
First - Grade II March, Strathspey and Reel
Second - Grade IV Quick Marches Medley
Ellerslie Highland Games June 29, 2003
First-Grade II Medley/Fourth-Grade III MSR/Second-Grade IV Medley
Red Deer Highland Games June 28, 2003
First-Grade II MSR/Fifth-Grade III Medley/Second-Grade IV Quick Marches Medley
Sherwood Park Highland Games June 23, 2003
First-Grade II MSR/First-Grade II Medley/Third-Grade III MSR/Third-Grade III Medley First-Grade IV Quick Marches
Medley/First-Grade IV Medley
Regina Highland Games May 18, 2003
Second-Grade II Medley/Second-Grade II MSR/Fourth-Grade III MSR
Fourth-Grade III Medley/First-Grade IV March Selection/Fourth-Grade IV Medley
MooseJaw Highland Games May 17, 2003
First-Grade II Medley (Second to City of Regina)
First-Grade II MSR (Second to City of Regina)
JUNE 2003
Tickets for Seanchaidh go on sale June 12,
2003
A concert event you won't want to miss.
Traditions IV
Another great concert by the Big Rock Pipe Band! Photographs and a summary will be posted as soon as they're available. |
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MAY 2003
Traditions IV Concert tickets
are $20.00 each from the Winspear Theatre Box Office and Tix On The Square as well as any Big Rock Pipe Band member.
This event sells out every year so get your tickets before the concert date to avoid disappointment.
The Big Rock Pipe Band is actively
seeking additional tenor drummers for the mid-sections of all 3 band units.
Please contact Shelley Marsh via email swampi@telusplanet.net
for further information.
Big Rock Pipe Band is proud to announce they will be hosting the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band production of
"Seanchaidh." The 78th Fraser's first are as well know throughout the world for their concerts as their
success in international competition. This will be their first visit to the Prairies.
Tickets for this production at the Winspear will be available in June 2003. |
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MARCH/APRIL 2003
There are new dates for the Saskatchewan
and Manitoba Highland games. Big
Rock Pipe Band will be in Moose Jaw and Regina May 17 and 18.
 Thanks
to all who supported the Cancer Fund Raiser.
Scott had his lovely locks shorn at the March Tartan Ball and his hair was sent to " Wigs for Kids",
a service for children with cancer. He's shown here presenting a cheque for $3019.20 to the Canadian Cancer Society. |
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FEBRUARY 2003
Tickets are on sale for the Traditions IV
Concert and selling very quickly.
The Tartan Ball is approaching
quickly but there are still a few tickets available.
Contact Ivy 487-5193 or Terry 462-2891. |
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JANUARY 2003
The Grade 3A band will become Grade 2.
Visit our new Special Events page for information on the upcoming Tartan Ball and the Traditions IV Concert |
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2002
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2002
The Big Rock Pipe Band has formed three separate
units:
Grade 3a, Grade 3b and Grade 4. Visit "About Us" to see the new rosters. |
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SEPTEMBER 2002
Canmore Highland Games September 01
Grade III band placed first, drum corp placed first - Playing MSR
Grade IV band placed first, drum corp placed first - Playing Quick March Medley
Bass Drummer of the Day - Colin Stewart
Dress and Deportment - Big Rock Grade IV
Big Rock Pipe Band Grade III
and Grade IV bands are the
Alberta Aggregate Champions for the 2002 season. |
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AUGUST 2002
Calgary Highland Games August 31
Grade III band placed first, drum corp placed first - Playing Medley
Grade IV band placed second, drum corp placed first - Playing Medley
Bass Drummer of the Day - Colin Stewart
Dress and Deportment - Big Rock Grade III
Scotland tour July 28 to August 13
August 03.
Grade III band placed second at the Inverkeithing
Games.
August 04
Big Rock Pipe Band had an enjoyable day on Sunday
playing at Stirling Castle and is looking forward to the next competition. The 151st Bridge of Allan Highland Games
were cancelled due to field conditions.
August 10
The Grade IV band finished 7th place in the World
Pipe Band Championships.
August 11
The Grade III band won first place and the Grade
4 band won 4th place at the Perth Highland Games
We would like to extend our congratulations to the Edmonton Boys/Juvenile Pipe
Band for winning first place in their category at the World Pipe Band Championships. |
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JULY 2002
Results from Fort Edmonton, July 06
Grade III band placed first, drum corp placed first - Playing Medley
Grade IV band placed second, pipe corp placed first - Playing Medley |
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JUNE 2002
Big Rock starts the competition season with
a new look. A five button vest has been added to the uniform ensemble giving the band a more contemporary style.
All comments have been very positive regarding this change.
Results from June games:
Sherwood Park June 15
Grade III band placed first, drum corp placed
first - MSR
Grade IV band placed second, drum corp placed first - Quick March Medley
Red Deer June 22
Grade III band placed first, drum corp placed
first - Medley
Grade IV band placed first, drum corp placed first - Medley
Ellerslie June 23
Grade III band placed second, drum corp placed
first - MSR
Grade IV band placed second, drum corp placed second - Quick March Medley
This is a very good start to the competition season for both bands.
The votes are in for the fourth annual Viewer's Choice Voting for the Bagpipe Web Directory Web Sites of the Year:
Congratulations to www.bigrockpipeband.com! The webmaster is just delighted and the Big Rock Pipe Band is very
pleased to be listed among "the best of the best"!
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MAY 2002
Here are the winners of the Traditions Concert
survey drawing:
Erin Haggerty, Brett Haverstock, F. Henderson, D. Herbert, Kevin Kunetzski, Brenda Lemoine and Stephania Myckan.
They will each receive a music CD, hat or or shirt. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our
survey. |
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APRIL 2002
Big Rock Pipe Band took part in a final farewell
to the fallen soldiers of the 3rd Battalion of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. The April 28 service
was attended by 16,000 people at the Skyreach Centre in Edmonton. We join with others throughout Canada in expressing
sympathy for the friends and families of the four Canadian soldiers killed by friendly-fire bombing on a training
field near Khandahar.
The third annual Traditions Concert was a great success. I've heard the band before but this was the first concert
that I've attended and I can certainly see why there's such a scramble for tickets. The Big Rock Pipe Band hosted
a grand afternoon featuring polished performances by The Drums, Rockettes, Rowdies, Shuttle Pipes, Grade 3 and
Grade 4 Bands. The Combined Pipe Band was breathtaking.
Master of Ceremonies David Nevett charmed a capacity crowd at the Winspear Centre where guests included The Royal
Canadian Artillery Band, Amelia Kaminski and the Celtic Fiddlers of Edmonton, The Matterin School of Irish Dance
and The Strathcona School of Dancing. Soloists Catherine Kubash and Andre Gervais performed a lovely rendition
of the Rankin's "Fare Thee Well Love" and vocalist Bart Hasselfield joined with the Grade 3 Pipers
for a McCartney/Laine favourite, "Mull
of Kintyre". Everyone was just terrific.
Dawn Woolsey, webmaster.
Big Rock Pipe Band is Bob Dunsire's Web Site of the Week April 19, 2002. Mr. Dunsire built and maintains the Bagpipe
Web Directory. We are very pleased to be acknowledged by such an excellent and comprehensive guide to bagpiping
on the web. Please visit him from our Links page.
Congratulations to Morgan Page, Grade 2 Aggregate Champion. Morgan placed first in Jig-Hornpipe and MSR (March,
Strathspey & Reel) at the BCPA competitions!
Big Rock Pipe Band placed second in the Grade 3 Mini-Bands competion at the BCPA 70th Annual Gathering in Vancouver.
First place went to the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band; Chilliwack Pipe Band took third place. Visit the photo
gallery for pictures from the events.
Big Rock Pipe Band will host its third Traditions Concert at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music in Edmonton.
The concert will be held on April 21st at 2:00 pm. Plan on attending an afternoon of traditional music of England,
Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Tickets are available from band members, Winspear box office and Tix On The Square. |
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FEBRUARY-MARCH 2002
Big Rock is going to the Worlds for the second
time in three years. From July 28 to August 13 both the Grade III and Grade IV bands will be in Scotland to improve
upon the achievements in 2000.
2001 Competition Results
Grade II Band - 2nd place Calgary and Canmore games
Grade III Band - 1st place Red Deer, Ellerslie, Sherwood Park
Grade III Band - 1st place Calgary and Canmore Games
Grade IV Band - 1st place Red Deer, Ellerslie and Canmore games
2nd place Sherwood Park and Calgary games
Morgan Page receives the Music Award of Excellence as the Top Air Cadet Pipe Band Musician in Canada. Morgan also
received the ASPA certificate as the aggregate champion in Grade III.
Craig Weston is announced as Drum Sergeant of the Grade IV drum corp. In January Craig accepted the task of leading
the Grade IV drum corp. for the 2001 season. His goal is help lead the Grade IV band to victory this summer.
Big Rock acquires new set of Sinclair Chanters and Premier drums. |
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JANUARY 2002
Big Rock Pipe Band Grade
II, Grade III and Grade IV bands were the
Alberta Aggregate Champions for the 2001 season. |
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