The Windsor Police Pipe Band is a Canadian pipe band organization based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The organization currently has two competing bands; one in grade 3 and another in grade 5.
History Founded in 1967, the band has grown substantially over the decades. At one point, the organization consisted of 4 complete bands competing in various grades in Ontario and at the World Pipe Band Championships, however, that number has since dwindled down after the successive departure of 3 pipe majors in their grade 2 band (later promoted to grade 1) within a 6-year period and its subsequent folding.
Pipe Majors
Alan Clark (2000–2001) Barry Ewen (2002–2003) Bill Baird (2005–2007) James Stewart (2004, 2008)
Leading Drummers
Dave Hickling (???–2001) Greg Dinsdale (2002–2004) Michael Crawley (2005–2008)
Activities
The band performs at various events and contests"Police pipe band wins big". Windsor Star, Trevor Wilhelm June 13, 2012 throughout the year in Canada and the Eastern United States, including competitions, ceremonies,Velie, Jean. "Pine Falls". Springfield Leader, via Newspaper Archives, June 29, 1971. page 6. parades"'It's a celebration of our game': Memorial Cup arrives". Chris Thompson, Windsor Star May 18, 2017 and memorial services."'A TRUE HERO'; Thousands of officers mourn a Windsor colleague killed while on duty". The Spectator - Hamilton, Ont. Bonnell, Gregory. May 12, 2006, Page: A.12"Remembrance Day service draws appreciative crowd". Mary Caton, Windsor Star, November 6, 2016
As a community service, piping and drumming lessons are offered free of charge.
Awards and honours 1st Place American Championships: 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Grade 3) 1st Place North American Championships: 2006 (Grade 5)
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