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,...
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.
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.”
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.