2007
Ian MacLeod
As an accomplished fiddler, teacher and composer, there is no doubt that Ian has been a cornerstone in ‘preserving the Glengarry Fiddle’ for generations to come.
Peter MacInnes
The MacDonald Dougie Orchestra
The MacDonald Brothers (The Dougie Boys) from McCrimmon Corners have been synonymous with Scottish fiddle music in Glengarry since the 1940s.
Angus Katie McDonald
Angus Katie McDonald was one of Alexandria’s favourite pipers, always willing to entertain and was well respected among his peers.
Paddy Kelly
2006
Duncan (Picket) McDonald
Ken MacRae
Ken MacRae was a talented composer. He wrote Glengarry’s anthem “Glengarry My Home”.
Edna MacMillan
Catherine Olive DeFreitas
The Brigadoons
Formed in 1971 by Rob Taylor, the Brigadoons have promoted Glengarry’s Celtic music for more than forty five years. Over those many years the band has had many members who epitomized the vast talent present in our county.
2005
Howard Morris
Howie Morris was part of the Morris Quartet; along with his brother, John, and sisters, Grace and Ida, they entertained in Highland costume at the first “St. Andrew’s Concert”.
Allan MacPhail
During his 60 years of fiddling, Allan has generously shared his talents with many audiences at charitable events, the National Arts Centre, Glengarry and Cape Breton concert stages.
Clara MacLeod
Viola MacCuaig
Connie (Kippen) Blaney
2004
Glengarry Old Time Fiddlers
The Glengarry Old Time Fiddler organization was formed on March 26, 1966 in Maxville. The purpose was to promote and preserve old time fiddle music and its related arts.
Rene & Sherrill Trottier
Kelli Trottier
She started step dancing lessons at the age of five and the fiddle at the age of nine. She performed with her family for twelve years and played, sang and danced in Ontario and Quebec. She has won the Canadian Open singing contest, been nominated three times for Country Music Association fiddle player of the year.
Rob Taylor
A phenomenal accordion player. In 1971, he would form the Brigadoons. He wrote such classic tunes as the “Burning of St. Raphaels”.
Rev. John MacPhail
He played banjo, fiddle and saxophone. In 1950s, he started the St. Finnans Orchestra. He loved playing Celtic music throughout Glengarry.
Mary Frances MacPhee
Mary Frances had a life-long and enduring commitment to music as a pianist. She loved Celtic music in particular, and as a result, she was a favoured accompanist of fiddlers and vocalists in the area.
Donald Joseph MacPhee
Donald Joseph was a founding member of the Glengarry Strathspey and Reel Society. He taught fiddle on Tuesday nights at G.D.H.S for over 30 years.
John T. MacKenzie
Pipe Major MacKenzie taught highland piping at the Glengarry School of Piping and Drumming as well as at local high schools. He was immortalized in The Brigadoons song as the “Piper of Glengarry.”
Sylvester MacDonald
Sylvester was a singer and member of The Clansmen. He always generous with his talent.
Rae MacCulloch
Founded The MacCulloch School of Dance, which teaches Highland and step dance to this day. It is estimated that Rae taught from 3000 to 4000 students over her nearly fifty years of instruction.