Since 1982
About
The 78th FRASER HIGHLANDERS
PIPE BAND
Since its inception in 1982, The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band has been an international leader in piping and drumming, boldly presenting always fresh music drawn from the deep well of the traditional music of the Celtic countries - and Canada. The band is a energetic force that promotes the continuous improvement of musical skill-set through teaching, concert performances and professional competitions. The band travels to Glasgow, Scotland every year to compete on the international stage at the most advanced level (Grade 1) in the World Pipe Band Championships. The 78th holds 14 Canadian Championship titles, 15 North American Championship titles, a ranking position as one of the top 12 bands in the world 20+ times, as well as a very prestigious and historic title: that of being the first non-Scottish pipe band to win the World Pipe Band Championships in Grade 1 (1987).
The 78th has performed for packed halls in various parts of Canada, the United States, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The band has professionally produced 8 recordings, with "Live in Ireland" being the most sold pipe band recording of all time. These albums help reinforce the level of artistry and talent demanded by The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band.
The band is led by Pipe Major Michael Grey, Pipe Sergeant Robbie Beaton, and Drum Sergeant Drew Duthart
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Michael Grey returns to the 78th Fraser Highlanders as Pipe Major, having been a founding member of the band that was the first non-Scottish band to win the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championships. The band is excited to have Michael back leading us to the next chapter of the Band's storied history!!!
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Robbie Beaton has played with the 78th Fraser Highlanders since 2007. He is an avid solo/band instructor, and most notably, won the Kansas City Silver Medal in 2014.
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Drew Duthart brings 40+ years of pipe band service to The 78th, having previously played with the famed Shotts & Dykehead and British Caledonian Airways Pipe Band (winning multiple World Pipe Band Championships and Drumming Championships); in 2007, he led the drum corps of the 78th Fraser Highlanders to win the World Drumming Championship.
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The band is currently in the highest ranks of the world's pipe bands placing in the top ten at the 2024 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland
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The Band
Pipe Corps
Michael Grey - Pipe Major
Robbie Beaton - Pipe Sergeant
Clark Abercrombie
Greg Bowen
Daniel Carr
Conor Cooper
Kyle Coughlin
Lorne Cousin
Jamie Douglas
Paul DeBoth
Matt Greco
Brian Green
Tyler Harris
Andrew Hayes
Tyler Johnson
Ian K. MacDonald
Bruce MacLean
John McKay
Tommy Monroe
Victoria McRae
Alexander Rocheleau
Alec Rogers
Julz Sawyer
Pat Smith
Caleb Thibodeau
Adam Tingskou
MacGregor Van De Ven
Drone Tuners
Mike Baker
Duncan Pringle
Drum Corps
Snare
Drew Duthart - Drum Sergeant
Iain Bell
Blair Beaton
Wes Cole
Rita DeNobriga
James Kirkwood
Cameron MacDonald
Matt Page
Sloan Pierce
Kyle Wardell
Mid-Section
Matt Bellia - Bass
Courtney Green
Kyrianna Jorgenson
Taylor Page
Fiona Weir
Shanyn Young