Ian MacLeod titled this lovely waltz after his mother, Helen. [button...
Helen MacLeod’s Waltz
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Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame
Carol Kennedy Zadorozny
Born in Maxville, in the heart of Glengarry, Carol has always been a proud and vocal supporter of the music and culture. When asked about her ability to play so many instruments, she replied, "Well, it's no big deal; I come from Glengarry where most everyone does...
Gerald McGillis
Gerald McGillis began playing the fiddle on his 13th birthday and very quickly discovered his ability to learn any tune by ear after hearing it only a couple of times. Family folklore tells us that by the time his parents returned home from mass on that special day,...
Donaldson MacLeod
Dr. Donaldson MacLeod can certainly be described as a "Jack of all trades" when referring to our Celtic heritage in general and Glengarry Celtic heritage in particular. Fluent in three languages, English, French and Gaelic, Donaldson, an engineer by profession, is...
John Roy MacDonell
John Roy MacDonell was born on the Third Concession of Kenyon in 1902. After losing his mother when he was two years old, he was raised by John & Ellen Kennedy on the fourth of Kenyon. Here he had the opportunity to meet a talented piper and Highland dancer, Neil...
Kathy Fraser-Collins
Over the last fifty plus years, Kathy Fraser-Collins has significantly contributed to the Celtic music tradition of Glengarry as a teacher and a performer. Although she doesn't remember learning to play the piano, she gave her first performance at five when she played...
For Jackie
"For Jackie" was written by Ashley MacLeod in memory of Inductee, Jackie Smith. [button...
Induction Dinner 2014
Our Eleventh induction dinner took place on Friday, May 23rd at the Bonnie Glen. We were proud to induct Kathy Fraser Collins, John Roy MacDonell, Donaldson MacLeod, Gerald McGillis and Carol Kennedy Zadorozny. The diversity of our Inductees is apparent again this...
Stewie’s Seven Dollar Fiddle
Chris Allen is one of Ian MacLeod's talented fiddlers. Chris wrote an explanation the origin of his tune's title, "Stewie's Seven Dollar Fiddle" and I thought it might be interesting to include it with the music. My great grandfather, Stuart McArton, owned a Roth...
Paddy Kelly CD Release Party
Come celebrate the launch of Paddy Kelly's newest album, The Irish in Me. Paddy will be joined on stage by the Torridon Scottish Dance Band, and few friends. The festivities will take place at the Bonnie Glen on Sunday, May 25th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Admission is...