Hamilton Police Pipe Band
| Hamilton Police Pipe Band | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1961 |
| Location | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Grade | 3, 5 |
| Pipe major | Patricia Kirkwood, James Blacklock |
| Drum sergeant | Sandy McKail, James Kirkwood |
| Tartan | Prince Edward Stuart |
| Website |
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The Hamilton Police Pipe Band is a competitive pipe band based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 2017 the Hamilton Police Pipe Band consists of two bands competing at the grade 3 and 5 levels.[1]
History
The Hamilton Police Pipe Band was formed in 1961. In the past, the band has competed as high as the grade 2 level, but not since 2009, when the band participated in the Kincardine Scottish Festival.[2][3] In 2010 resignation of its pipe major and lead drummer created a setback.[4]
Until recently the band provided a youth bagpipe instruction program, but this has become dormant because of lack of facilities.
The band performs at ceremonies[5][6] and in parades.[7][8] The band took part in the funeral of former Governor General Lincoln Alexander.[9]
Achievements
- 2016 North American Champions, Grade 5 Drums
- 2014 PPBSO Champion Supreme Pipe Band Grade 5
- 2014 North American Pipe Band Champions Grade 5
- 2013 PPBSO Champion Supreme Pipe Band Grade 4
- 2013 Nova Scotia Champions Grade 4
- 2013 Trans Atlantic Canada champions grade 4
- 2011 North American pipe band champions grade 5
- 2009 Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario Champion Supreme, Grade 2 & 4
- 2009 North American Pipe Band Champions, Grade 4,
- 2008 North American Pipe Band Champions, Grade 2
- 2007-8 North American Champions, Grade 5 drums
- 2007 Canadian Pipe Band Champions, Grade 2
- 2006 North American Pipe Band Champions, Grade 3
- 2005 World Champions, Grade 3B drum corps
- 2005-2006 Canadian Pipe Band Champions, Grade 3
- 2004 North American Pipe Band Champions, Grade 4
- 2004 Canadian Pipe Band Champions, Grade 4 & 5
- 2003 Canadian Pipe Band Champions, Grade 4
References
- ↑ "Kirkwood resigns as Peel Police L-D". Pipes/Drums, September 26, 2016
- ↑ "Pipes and Drums results". Kincardine News, July 7, 2009
- ↑ "Drummers and Pipe Bands". Saugeen Times, 2009
- ↑ "Hamilton Police bands march on, even after pre-season bombshell". Pipes & Drums, June 30, 2010
- ↑ "Dec. 22, 1968: Hamilton police officer J. Cameron McMurrich killed in line of duty". Hamilton Spectator, Dec. 22, 1968
- ↑ "Hamilton 2003 Opening Ceremonies". PedalMag, October 6, 2003
- ↑ "Huge crowd lines Queen Street for Parade of the Clans at Kincardine Scottish Festival". Kincardine Record, By: Liz Dadson July 8, 2015
- ↑ "Highland Games". ul 18, 2011 Cambridge Times
- ↑ "State Funeral for the Honourable Lincoln Alexander". Governor General of Canada website
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