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Upcoming Events
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Branch Highland Games
April
29, 2017
Highland on the
Rideau
Saturday, June 24, 2017
About Us
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 June, the Band hosts the annual "Highland on the Rideau" pipe, drum and band contest. It is one the the six contests for the "Eastern Ontario Championship Supreme" The "Highland on the Rideau" is a continuation of the former Spring Fling indoor contest that was also hosted by the band. The first "Spring Fling" was in 2005 and the first "Highland in the Rideau" was in 2012.
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.
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The Pipe Major is Steve Brooke and has lead the band since 2002. The Drum Major is Wayne Adams. : The Drum Sergeant is Sheila Cornelisse. :
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.
Contact Us
For all general queries, contact: the Band Manager, Doug Cameron: 613-253-2249 manager@gordonpipeband.com or contact the Pipe Major, Steve Brooke: 613-285-1889 pipemajor@gordonpipeband.com
Band Practices
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.