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Canada Day fun at Embro HG

Ian K. MacDonald - Professional piper of the Day
Ian K. MacDonald - Professional piper of the Day

Embro Highland Games (which is always held on Canada Day) enjoyed a lovely hot day on Tuesday with large crowds in attendance. There was a solid number of solo entries and nine bands competing.


Professional Piper of the Day:  Ian K. MacDonald

Amateur Piper of the Day:  Matt Greco

Amateur Drummer of the Day:  Rita DeNobriga

Trish Kirkwood judging the practice chanter
Trish Kirkwood judging the practice chanter

Band Results:

(please check HERE for full results)


Grade 2

1. Guelph PB


Grade 3

1. Guelph PB


Grade 4

1. Hamilton Police PB


Grade 5

1. London Fire Fighters Pipe Band - Gr.5 (1, 2, 1, 2)

2. Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums - Gr.5 (2, 1, 3, 1)

3. The Spirit of Ontario Pipe Band - Gr.5 (3, 5, 2, 3)

4. Grand Celtic Pipe Band - Gr.5 (4, 3, 5, 4)

5. Hamilton Police Pipe Band - Gr.5 (5, 4, 4, 5)


Juvenile

1. Guelph-Peel Juvenile PB


Judges:

Piping 1:  Michael Wm Grey

Piping 2: Heather Purvis

Drumming: Brian McCue

Ensemble: Bob Worrall


Congratulations to the Guelph-Peel Juvenile PB in their first performance!

Guelph-Peel Juvenile PB
Guelph-Peel Juvenile PB

Photos: Nathan Nguyen


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