Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

The Burning of St. Raphael’s

The Burning of St. Raphael’s

Rob Taylor and the Brigadoons have been tremendous supporters of the St Raphael’s ruins. Rob and Irene Taylor wrote this lovely ballad which is always in request at Glengarry events. The St Raphael’s Galarama, a social and musical afternoon, is the Sunday before the...

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The Patience of Ian MacLeod

The Patience of Ian MacLeod

Audrey Johnson MacDonald is the energetic and fun-loving emcee for the MacLeod School of Fiddling concerts. She wrote this tune in honour of the obvious patience that Ian has in teaching young students to play the fiddle. Jean- Marie Lacombe, a member of the Lochiel...

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George Montgomery

George Montgomery

George Montgomery was one of the best known pipers throughout the S.D.& G. Area. Throughout his piping years he played at just about every concert, fair, Orange Walk and parade as well as many weddings and funerals in the three United Counties. In 1910, George was...

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Neil Austin R. MacDonald

Neil Austin R. MacDonald

Neilie, born February 5, 1884 at North Lancaster, was the son of Austin R. McDonald and his wife Flora Campbell. He was widely known throughout the county for his entertainment; his musical ability contributed to the enjoyment of many at concerts, weddings, socials...

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Johnny Ranald (Clavert) MacDonald

Johnny Ranald (Clavert) MacDonald

On March 13th, 1940, Glengarry’s Johnny Ranald MacDonald died from viral pneumonia at the age of 63. They say artists are born and not made; from all accounts, “Johnny Ranald” was one such man. A stationary engineer by trade, he is best remembered as an extraordinary...

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The Glengarry Pipe Band

The Glengarry Pipe Band

For nearly fifty years, the people of Glengarry and beyond have been so very lucky and blessed to have the Glengarry Pipe Band in their midst. Indeed, it is gratifying to know how the wonderful traditions of Scottish culture have benefited from the influence of this...

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Bob Burnie

Bob Burnie

In February, 1975, Bob joined the Brigadoons with Rob Taylor, Gaye Leroux and Brian McDonell. Through the years, the group gained popularity in Glengarry and the outlying areas. They played throughout SD&G counties as well as Ottawa and the surrounding areas. They...

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Stewart’s Glen Reel

Stewart’s Glen Reel

Ashley MacLeod is a great young fiddler and music teacher. She plays throughout Canada and has often played in Europe and the United States. Visit Ashley's website for more information! [button...

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Glengarry’s Highland Games

We're posting the August tune a couple of days early to have it up for Games weekend! This song was commissioned for and performed at the very first Glengarry Highland Games in 1948. Composed by inductee Ken MacRae. We are fortunate to have an original copy of the...

Glengarry Fiddlers CD Release Party

Put this date on your calendar - Sunday, July 5 from 1:30 to 4 pm. That's the date for the release of the new CD, "The Glengarry Fiddlers." Join us at the Arena Hall in Maxville—where the CD was recorded—for an afternoon of music. You can purchase the brand new CD for...

Leaving Glenurquhart

This month's tune, Leaving Glenurquhart, is our first non-Glengarry composition. This march is the signature tune of one of this year's inductees, John Angus MacDonald. We have an mp3 of John Angus playing this tune. His sister Mary Frances MacPhee is accompanying him...

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