2026 Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

The Morris Family

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:52:29 +0000

The Morris Family has sustained and enriched a Celtic music tradition rooted in both Scotland and Ireland, carrying it forward with remarkable dedication for nearly 50 years. The ten children of the late Howard and Gwen Morris: Jean, Grace, Bill, Don, Cleary, John, Mary, Ann, Maureen, and Frank, have continued to sing together across decades, accompanied by Cleary’s wife, Alana MacPhail Morris.

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John Allan MacMillan

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:49:38 +0000

John Allan MacMillan was a master fiddler whose decades of performances and competition wins made him a cornerstone of Glengarry's Celtic music tradition — and with nine of his eleven children also playing fiddle, that tradition quite literally ran in the family.

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Jim McRae

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:43:31 +0000

Jim's musical life spans decades of choral work, solo performances, and Celtic roots — singing and playing across more than 30 churches and contributing to beloved regional ensembles including the Seanachies, Celtica, and Sixmilecross. He was also a key cast member of Music and Mayhem, an annual charity variety show that raised funds for adults with developmental disabilities. His quiet generosity and versatility have made him a cornerstone of Glengarry's living musical tradition.

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Catherine Jean MacLeod

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:34:55 +0000

Catherine Jean MacLeod spent 30 years as a dedicated music teacher across Glengarry's rural schools. A gifted singer and choir director herself, Catherine brought music to every corner of the county and is fondly remembered by the many students whose lives she shaped.

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Colin MacLellan

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:27:15 +0000

Colin MacLellan transformed the Glengarry Pipe Band from a local group into a globally respected competition powerhouse. A prolific educator, his teaching legacy now spans four pipe bands and over 100 members in the Glengarry region.

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