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.
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.
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.
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.
Martin Cameron Ferguson was the son of Gordon Ferguson and Catherine Ann Bella "Kate" Cameron. He was born on the 20th of December, 1906. Surrounded by a musical family on the 7th of Kenyon, he began playing the harmonica at a young age, accompanying fiddlers at house...
In 1954 the late Rae MacCulloch started the MacCulloch School of Dancing. Their first performance was at St. Andrew’s Day concert at St. Finnan’s Church Hall in Alexandria. They were invited by Father John MacPhail and were an instant success. Within a short time they...
For over 40 years Lori MacMaster has contributed to the Celtic tradition of Glengarry through music, dance and teaching step dancing to hundreds of students.
On June 23rd, 1964 the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highland Dancing Association was born with 30 families and 35 dancers. Currently there are over 80 members that celebrated their 50th anniversary a few years ago. This Association remains a non-profit that carries on the Scottish heritage of their ancestors.
For over fifty years Shelley MacPhee has been a driving force and is heavily influential with the ongoing operation of the Glengarry School of Piping and Drumming. During this time, hundreds of students, a good number from Glengarry, have passed through the school, learning the fine art of highland bagpiping and drumming.
First taught by her dad, Ian, when she was ten and later by Denis Lanctot, Ashley MacLeod-Mcrae’s youthful exuberance and love for the fiddle made her a master artist of our time. She and her dad have helped to reignite the interest in fiddle music in Glengarry.