

78th FRASER HIGHLANDERS
PIPE BAND
Since 1982


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Since its inception in 1982, The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band has been an international leader in bagpiping and drumming, boldly presenting innovative music with subtle hints of Celtic tradition. The band is a 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 12 Canadian Championship titles, 12 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 Doug MacRae, Pipe Sergeant Robbie Beaton, and Drum Sergeant Drew Duthart
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Doug MacRae has a 20 year legacy with the band, as well as a solo bagpiping career which includes The Piobaireachd Society (Canada) Gold Medal, The North American Piobaireachd (Maxville) and the Kansas City Silver Medal.
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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 Frasers to win the World Drumming Championship.
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Meet the 78th

Pipe Corps
Doug MacRae - Pipe Major
Robbie Beaton - Pipe Sergeant
Mitchell Arnold
Peter Aumonier
Mike Baker
Jon Bellia
Conor Cooper
Brendan Culver
Ben Elliot
Walter Glendinning
Brian Green
Tyler Harris
Chris Johnson
Tyler Johnson
Calum MacDonald
Liam MacDonald
Bruce MacLean
Liam Melville
Adrian Melvin
Cameron Morrison
Jared Otto
Duncan Pringle
Alec Rogers
Jamie Sawyer
Caleb Thibodeau
Graham Thompson
Adam Tingskou
MacGregor Van De Ven
Drum Corps
Snare
Drew Duthart - Drum Sergeant
Blair Beaton
James Kirkwood
Matt Page
Brian Turner
Kyle Wardell
Mid-Section
Brian Morgan - Bass
Matt Bellia
Courtney Green
Jaymee McCarthy
Leah Westervelt
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