Agnew-Harrison Recordings
Recordings from this year's Agnew-Harrison are now live on our YouTube channel. Check out the complete playlist below or directly on YouTube
Agnew-Harrison Results
Congratulations to Blair Brown winning this year's Agnew-Harrison!
All Contest Results
Professional MSR and HJ contests (identical results):
1. Blair Brown
2. Robert B. Graham Jr.
3. Kyle Wardell
Grade 1:
1. Sloan Pierce
2. Aiden Hogan
3. Cameron MacDonald
Grade 2:
1. Conner Williams
2. Walter Gammeter
3. Hope Barnes
Grade 3:
1. Cameron Redford
2. Aiden Blacklock
3. Devin Brode
A big thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this year's event such a success!
Branch Executives
President
Julie Stewart
Vice-President
Duncan Hollinger
Vice-President
Duncan Robertson
Treasurer
Brittney Wright
Treasurer
Wayne Wright
Records Secretary
Jennifer McCullough
email
Social Media
Madelyn Neil
2024 Livingstone
♫ The PPBSO’s Niagara-Hamilton Branch is proud to announce that 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 will be held on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 at the Officers’ Mess at the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada’s "James Street Armouries", 200 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L1.
This exciting event will feature 𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 and three adjudicators. The Big Music of the Great Highland Bagpipe starts at 1pm and the March, Strathspey, Reel, Hornpipe & Jig Contest starts at 7pm.
Adjudicators
Peter Aumonier
Michael Grey
Fred Morrison
Competitors
Joe Biggs
Tyler Bridge
Andrew Carlisle
Jacob Dicker
Nick Hudson
Daniel Carr
Ian K MacDonald
Matt MacIsaac
Ben McClamrock
Sean McKeown
Derek Midgley
More information to follow - here and https://www.pipebandsontario.org/.../the-44th-annual...
Passing of Graham Kirkwood
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Graham Kirkwood. Graham was a lifelong musician and tremendous supporter of the Niagara Hamilton branch as a player, teacher, and judge. The expertise and laughter he brought to the world of drumming will be deeply missed.
In memory of Graham the family wishes to have monetary donations go to the Branch. All donations will be put towards future Agnew Harrison competitions. If you would like to make a donation please send an e-transfer to the email address below.
Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario
The PPBSO — the Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario — administers piping, drumming and pipe band contest at various highland games throughout Ontario. Several of these annual summer competitions have special designations, including the North American Championship, the Canadian Championship and the Ontario Championship.
The Niagara-Hamilton Branch is one of several local PPBSO branches throughout Ontario. We hold monthly meetings from October through April.
In addition to being a fun social gathering, our meetings provide opportunities to develop piping and drumming in our area.
We hold annual Amateur Competitions for amateur pipers and drummers.
We also hold the Livingstone Invitational, Agnew-Harrison Drumming Invitational, support the George Sherriff Memorial Invitational and The Highland Gala.