Reminiscences by Pipe Major Jack Lee 1976 was a very good year for the Canadian Pacific Airlines (“CP Air”) Pipe Band. The band really became a significant force in early 1975 and consisted of many strong young pipers and drummers. As I recall, pretty much everyone in the band at that time was competing at…
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40th Anniversaries of the CP Air and Triumph Street Pipe Bands Cowal and European Championships prizes
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•It was the summer of 1976. The Olympics were in Montreal. The United States was celebrating its bi-centennial. Long hair and disco music were in fashion. And in mid August, the Canadian Pacific Airlines Pipe Band under Pipe Major Jack Lee and Drum Sergeant Keith Manifold and the Triumph Street Pipe Band under Pipe Major…
White Spot Pipe Band 60th Anniversary Celebration – October 22, 2016
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•The White Spot Pipe Band will be celebrating their 60th anniversary on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Riverside Grand Ballroom, 1231 Burdette St, Richmond, BC. Doors open at 5:30 pm with a buffet dinner at 6:30 pm. General admission tickets are $50 ea and children (5 – 10 years of age) are $25 ea. The…
P/M Graham Davidson of Greighlan Crossing PB to retire at end of 2016 season; Successor search begins
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•After a successful piping career, which has included being a founding member of the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band (GCPB), P/M Graham Davidson has decided to retire at the end of the 2016 season. We wish Graham the very best in the future, however, we will greatly miss his direction and friendship. Moving forward, the GCPB…