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The Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe & Drum Band was formed in 1996 under the direction of the late Mel Rodgers and Bill Orr. We wear the Ancient Gordon tartan. The band's emblem, which is emblazoned on the bass drum, incorporates the Stag's Head from the Clan Gordon Coat of Arms and the Waterfall Logo from the Township of Smiths Falls. The colours are from the Gordon Tartan: green, blue, gold and black.
Each Spring, in April, the Band Hosts the annual "Spring Fling" indoor pipe, drum and band contest. The first "Spring Fling" was in 2005 and has been steadily growing in attendance each year. It is one the the six contests for the "Eastern Ontario Championship Supreme"
In the summer of 2008, the Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band received a grant from the Trillium Foundation of Ontario to purchase uniform items and instruments.
The Pipe Major is Steve Brooke and has lead the band since 2002. The Pipe Sergeant is Mack Cornelisse. : The Drum Major is Wayne Adams. :
Our band is a strong community organization with a focus on fun, camaraderie and quality of performance. The band performs at competitions and parades throughout Eastern Ontario
We are a not-for-profit organization and do not have any sponsors. All band members donate their time. Money earned from our performances is invested back into the band to buy uniforms and supplies.
For all general queries, contact: the Band Manager, Kim Hickman: 613-283-2845 manager@gordonpipeband.com or contact the Pipe Major, Steve Brooke: 613-285-1889 pipemajor@gordonpipeband.com
Our practices are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30, at the Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. West, Smiths Falls. Pipers, drummers, or anyone interested in learning are welcome to join us. We offer free instruction to beginners.