Gathering of the Bands
Held annually in August on the Saturday before the Labour Day Weekend in Victoria Park Kincardine. Ontario
Since 1992 the Band has welcomed pipers and drummers, all members of the community, visitors and tourists to take part in our annual Gathering of the Bands and Massed Band. We would like to welcome you and your family to our Annual Gathering of the Bands - enjoy a day of fun and entertainment. We cant think of a better way to express our appreciation for supporting us for over 100 years.
We thank you!
Admission: No charge - our thanks for your continued and ongoing support.
Piper and Drummer Registration: Please ensure you register as early as possible to receive food and beverage coupons.
Food: All you can eat, BBQ hot dogs and corn are available for a nominal fee - children under 8 free - from 12:00 noon until 6:30 pm
Souvenirs: We appreciate your financial support through the purchase of Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band T-Shirts, Hoodies, CDs, Anniversary Books and donations to our Wishing Well.
The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band wish to thank all of you, participating musicians, their families and of special note to the Kincardine & District Lions Club and the Municipality of Kincardine.
Program of Events:
12:00 noon - 6:00
MC – Norm Gauthier
Kincardine Community Concert Band
Toronto All-Star Big Band
Teeswater Highlanders Pipe Band
Clinton Legion Pipes and Drums
Ingersoll Pipe Band
Sarnia Legion Pipe Band
Eliza Jane Band
Massed Bands
7:30 Pipe Band Introductions - March down Durham Market Street North
8:00 - 9:15 Massed Band march on Durham Market Street North, along Queen St to Quinn Plaza and return.
Appreciation in the Park9:15 - Midnight
Join us After Massed Band, Pipers & Drummers often share music in Victoria Park. Keep your eyes open as Kincardine has the distinction of having a few champion pipers and drummers pass through their ranks and you will likely catch them having some fun there!
MASSED BAND TUNE LIST Scotland the Brave (high hand) / Rowan Tree / Wings
Hundred Pipers / Bonnie Dundee
Green Hills / When the Battles Oer
Barren Rocks / Mhairies Wedding
Scotland the Brave (high hand) / Rowan Tree / Wings
Hundred Pipers / Bonnie Dundee
Green Hills / When the Battles Oer
Barren Rocks / Mhairies Wedding
Hundred Pipers / Bonnie Dundee
My Home (slow)
Glendaruel Highlanders (2 parts)
Amazing Grace (slow)
Will ye no Come Back Again