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All-ensemble band judging at Kingston
Published: May 24, 2009

Kingston, Ontario – May 23, 2009 – The unsanctioned Kingston Celtfest decided to take a different approach to its pipe band competition in its fifth year. Three judges in total each assessed competitors strictly from an ensemble perspective. The event, which continues to be more popular, moved to a new ground north of the city, and enjoyed a clear day, chilly in the morning but warm in the afternoon. Sixteen bands competed.
 
Bands
 
Grade 2
MSR
1st Niagara Regional Police
2nd Glengarry
 
Medley
1st Niagara Regional Police
2nd Glengarry
 
Grade 3
1st Rob Roy
2nd Toronto Police
 
Grade 4
1st Ottawa Police
2nd Niagara Regional Police
 
Grade 5
1st Lanark & Renfrew
2nd Queen’s University
3rd Rob Roy
 
Judges of all events were Andrew Berthoff, Michael Grey and Doug Stronach.
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