The Windsor Police Pipe Band is a Canadian pipe band organization based in

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. The organization currently has two competing bands; one in grade 3 and another in grade 5.

History

Founded in 1967, the band has grown substantially over the decades. At one point, the organization consisted of 4 complete bands competing in various grades in

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and at the

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, however, that number has since dwindled down after the successive departure of 3 pipe majors in their grade 2 band (later promoted to grade 1) within a 6-year period and its subsequent folding.

Pipe Majors

* ''Alan Clark'' (2000-2001) * ''Barry Ewen'' (2002-2003) * ''Bill Baird'' (2005-2007) * ''James Stewart'' (2004, 2008)

Leading Drummers

* ''Dave Hickling'' (???-2001) * ''Greg Dinsdale'' (2002-2004) * ''Michael Crawley'' (2005-2008)

Activities

The band performs at various events and contests throughout the year in Canada and the Eastern United States, including competitions, ceremonies, parades and memorial services."Remembrance Day service draws appreciative crowd"
Mary Caton, ''Windsor Star'', November 6, 2016 As a

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, piping and drumming lessons are offered free of charge.

Awards and honors

* 1st Place American Championships: 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Grade 3) * 1st Place North American Championships: 2006 (Grade 5)

References

External links

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