Composers Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

Ross Davison

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 16 May 2025 14:27:15 +0000

Ross Davison is a devoted piper, teacher, and supporter of Celtic music whose leadership has helped strengthen the piping community in Glengarry and beyond. Through teaching, performing, and mentoring, he continues to share his love of the music and encourage the next generation of players.

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Hughie McDonell

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:26:24 +0000

Hughie's family roots in Glengarry go back to the late 1790s. He grew up with eight sisters and five brothers on the family farm near Martintown. His father, William, had a great influence on Hugh, teaching him to play the guitar at the age of six. His siblings recall that there was always music in the house and their mother, Margaret Kennedy, frequently would dance with the children in the kitchen.

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Carol Kennedy Zadorozny

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 03:18:26 +0000

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 this.” With her mother, Hilda, a pianist, and […]

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Duncan (the Farmer) McDonald

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:30:20 +0000

Duncan, “the Farmer,” as he is now known in Glengarry was born and raised on the family farm in Glen Roy. He is the son of John Sander and Ella McDonald. His family was noted for its support of Celtic music and traditions. Duncan came from a musical family of accomplished violinists. His uncles Leo, […]

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Anna Margaret MacDonald

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:55:50 +0000

Anna Margaret MacDonald could be inducted into the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame in three categories: performer, composer and promoter. She was born in 1925 to Archibald and Catherine (Kate McCosham) McDonell. While growing up on the family farm near St. Telesphore, Quebec, she attended the local schools and is a graduate of Maryvale […]

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George Montgomery

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:46:40 +0000

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Malcolm Dewar

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:06:42 +0000

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Ian MacLeod

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:47:39 +0000

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.

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Ken MacRae

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:04:23 +0000

Ken MacRae was a talented composer. He wrote Glengarry's anthem "Glengarry My Home".

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Howard Morris

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 22:07:22 +0000

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”.

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