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James Greig, Pipe-Major of the famed Clan MacFarlane Pipe Band during the 1960s and early ’70s, died of cancer June 11. Jim Greig led Clan MacFarlane until Ken Eller became Pipe-Major in 1973. Greig served with the Black Watch, and went on to play with the Edinburgh City Police. After […]

Queen’s awards given for ‘services to piping’

‘Medley of choice’ rule amendment made virtually moot

Clansey dominates professional light music at Ontario outdoor season opener

4/4 march published for the first time on P&D Online

The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band have expanded on their decision not to compete at Fort Erie, Ontario, on June 21, the first Championship of the Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario’s summer games circuit. According to Pipe-Major Bill Livingstone, “Lead Drummer John Fisher’s older brother was diagnosed four […]

Shotts gains momentum; Bleary takes Grade 2

North Coast takes Grade 2

No bands added, despite extended list of prize winners at Majors

MacInnes returns in producer role

McCallum, Walker also do well at Oban festival

52nd Lowland, Dysart, Vale go through

Six Grade 1 bands entered

Dumbarton takes Grade 2

Hamilton, Ontario – May 10, 2003 – The 2003 William Livingstone Sr. Memorial Invitational Piping Competition was won by Michael Cusack of Houston, Texas, who placed first in both the piobaireachd and light music events. Eleven pipers competed in the contest, which is considered by many to be the pre-eminent […]

Four contests affected by decision