Joan Gormley O’Hara started performing at an early age in her backyard, where, despite several falls, she was determined to conquer cartwheels first with two hands then with her right hand. From the age of 6 - 12 years, she and her sister, Dorothy took dancing lessons...
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...
With her twin, Cosie, Grace was the youngest of seven children of Angus J.A. and Elinor MacDonald. Born in 1912, she attended school in Alexandria and later at Iona Academy in St. Raphael's. In 1920, Grace began dancing lessons from Miss Carrie Biggers and soon became...
As a performer, a teacher and an accompanist, Agnes MacDonald earned a reputation as a supporter of the Celtic music tradition of Glengarry. "When Agnes was of tender school age, her aptitude for music was noted by the Sisters of the Holy Cross teachers."* Her parents...
Sidney Plamondon (Plamador) was born in St. Regis, Huntingdon, Quebec, on October 26, 1910. When he was four years old, his mother bought him a violin for Christmas. Sid would play his violin every chance he got. When his mother was tired of hearing him, he would go...
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 was born on August 9, 1909 to Donald MacInnes and his wife, Annie Campbell in the 6th Concession of Kenyon Township in Glengarry County. He married Greta Kippen in 1934 and they had three children, Jean, married to James Campbell, Donald (Bud) deceased,...
Angus Katie McDonald was one of Alexandria’s favourite pipers, always willing to entertain and was well respected among his peers.
Catherine Olive, or "Kinoly" as she is known in these parts, was born and raised in Alexandria on the family farm at MacPhee's bridge. She grew up understanding that the combination of family, friends and music is the essence of a good life! Kinoly began learning to...
For over 50 years, piping in Glengarry and Connie Kippen Blaney have been synonymous. As a piper, teacher and executive in many piping organizations she has been a leader in the promotion and conservation of Celtic Music. Connie has spent most of her life in Maxville,...