Glengarry Pipe Band Ready to Shine at Maxville Highland Games
If you’re heading to Maxville this weekend for the Glengarry Highland Games, you’re in for something special — because the Glengarry Pipe Band is returning to its home turf, and they’re bringing the full crew.
Formed back in 1961, the Glengarry Pipe Band has deep roots in Maxville. Originally created to serve as the host band for the Games and to escort VIPs, it has since grown into Eastern Ontario’s largest pipe band, with more than 100 members across various skill levels. What’s exciting this year is that all four of their bands — Grades 3, 4, 5, and for the very first time, the Juvenile Band — will be competing at the North American Pipe Band Championships hosted at the Games.
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Now, if you’ve never seen a Juvenile Pipe Band in action, it’s a real treat. These kids are mostly between 12 and 15 years old, and they’re absolutely buzzing to hit the field. Many of them have been learning the pipes or drums for just a year or two, which makes their debut performance even more impressive. Their training is supported by the Glengarry School of Piping & Drumming, which works closely with the band but also welcomes students from other groups.
Solo competitions are also a huge part of the Games. Members of the Glengarry Pipe Band are encouraged to compete individually, especially the younger ones. It’s one of the best ways to build strong foundational skills — and judging by recent results, it’s working. The Grade 3 Band is on a winning streak, having already taken top spots in three contests this season, including Georgetown, Port Hope, and Cambridge.
Individual talent from the band has also been making waves. Jacob Dicker recently placed in multiple professional solo events, while Mike Fenton shined in senior amateur categories. Younger members like Mason Hunter and Tyler Norman brought home victories from the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival in Massachusetts, showing that Glengarry’s talent reaches far beyond Ontario.
And let’s be honest — playing at home in Maxville, in front of friends, family, and supporters? That’s a big deal. Even with stiff competition — and with only a limited number of bands worldwide reaching the top competitive grades — just being out there, representing the community, is already a win in itself.
So whether you're coming for the kilts, the music, or just the electric energy of the Games, don’t miss the Glengarry Pipe Band this weekend. They’ve trained hard, traveled far, and now — they’re ready to play their hearts out at home.
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