Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums

06/19/2026

Welcome to the first edition of The Judge's Corner! This new PPBSO series features judges sharing practical tips to help competitors get the most out of their performances.

In our first post, PPBSO Piping Judge Brad Davidson highlights the importance of sound quality in solo competition.

Click on the link: https://www.pipebandsontario.org/post/judges-corner-piping-tip-1

06/19/2026

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P.E.I.’s College of Piping says interest in the bagpipes is up, especially since the pandemic. It's adding to the overall excitement as bands get ready for competitions this summer. CBC’s Connor Lamont caught up with some pipers to hear more.

06/19/2026

🎵 WHAT TO EXPECT | LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 🎸

We are SO proud of this year's entertainment lineup and cannot wait to share it with you under the stars at Victoria Park! 🌟

Headlining the 2026 Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games is the legendary 🌟 54·40 🌟 — over 40 years of Canadian rock royalty, bringing hits like "Ocean Pearl" and "I Go Blind" to the Kincardine stage. Don't miss it.

And that's just the start. This year's full lineup includes:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Schiehallion — straight from the Scottish Highlands, 30+ years of ceilidh fire
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Glengarry Bhoys — fan favourites & Celtic legends, back on the Kincardine stage
🍁Tanglefoot — Canadian folk royalty, reunited and ready to perform
🍸 Classic Elton — the ultimate Elton John tribute experience
🍸 Abbamania — the world's #1 ABBA production, touring since 1999
🍸 Hotel California — a masterclass in Eagles tribute, three decades strong

Three days. Nine incredible acts. One unforgettable lakeside weekend. 🌊

July 3–5 | Victoria Park, Kincardine 🌊
Grab your tickets at kincardinescottishfestival.ca

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06/19/2026

Fun fact: Scotland and Canada share a bond that runs deep — over 4 million Canadians claim Scottish ancestry, and Scottish immigrants played a massive role in shaping the country we know today, from politics and education to business and the arts. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Come celebrate that legacy on July 18th at Churchill Park.
🎟️ Link in bio.

06/18/2026

R.I.P PC Bali.

This morning, we will stand in solemn solidarity to honour the life and legacy of OPP Provincial Constable Tarun Bali.

🎥 View the livestream of the procession beginning at 8:45 a.m. followed by the service at 10:30 a.m.: youtube.com/ontarioprovincialpolice/live

Condolences in memory of Provincial Constable Bali may be shared by visiting opp.ca/news. A book of condolences is also available in the lobby of OPP detachments in Orangeville and Primrose (Shelburne). Community members are invited to attend during regular business hours.

06/18/2026

DRPP&D Grade 4, Medley performance at Georgetown 2026.

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06/17/2026

DRPP&D Grade 3, MSR Performance at Georgetown HG June 13, 2026.

Conundrum, Dora MacLeod, Bessie MacIntyre

06/17/2026

Georgetown HG...part 3

RESULTS

Grade 3 Set
5. Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums - Gr.3 (4, 6, 4, 4)

Grade 4 Set
3. Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums - Gr.4 (2, 5, 1, 4) Best drum section

Juvenile March Medley
2. Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums - Gr.6 (1, 1, 2, 2) Best pipe section

06/16/2026

Georgetown 2026 was a great success for our DRPP&D soloists and band instructors! We are incredibly proud of your courage, hard work and accomplishments!

Congratulations to everyone who played and placed...keep learning and growing!

Here is a list of those who placed...

PIPING

Professional Piper Of The Day: Ian K.MacDonald

Professional H/J
1st Ian K. MacDonald
3rd Sean B McKeown

Professional March
1st Ian K. MacDonald
6th Sean B McKeown

Professional S/R
1st Ian K. MacDonald
4th Sean B McKeown

Professional Piobaireachd
1st Ian K. MacDonald
3rd Sean B McKeown

Grade 1 6/8 March
4th Michael Malish

Grade 1 March
2nd Michael Malish

Grade 1 S/R
1st Michael Malish

Grade 2 Jig A
1st John D. Mitchell

Grade 2 March A
4th John D. Mitchell

SA Piobaireachd B
1st John D. Mitchell

Grade 3 March A
1st Malcolm Rooney
4th Edward Mah

Grade 3 March B
4th Alec Domonsky
5th Tyler Melong

Grade 3 S/R A
1st Malcolm Rooney
3rd Edward Mah

Grade 3 S/R B
4th Tyler Melong

IA Piobaireachd
6th Rob Anderson

Grade 4 March (Adult) A
1st Nathan Maskerine

Grade 4 March (Youth)
1st Charlie McKeown
2nd Brodick Ewing

Grade 5 March (Adult) A
3rd Christine Proulx

Grade 5 March (Adult) B
1st William Tempest

Grade 5 March (Youth)
2nd Quinn Goodman Jones
5th William Douglas Maskerine

Novice Piobaireachd A
1st Tyler Melong
3rd Charlie McKeown

Novice Piobaireachd B
1st Falen McDonald
5th Malcolm Rooney

Practice Chanter - March
2nd James Donald
3rd Ian Bowler

DRUMMING

Grade 4 March
3rd Alison Lynch

Grade 5 March (Adult)
6th Kayley Lynch

Grade 5 March (Youth)
2nd Logan Funchion

Grade 4 Tenor
5th Tevia Moolenschot

Grade 5 Tenor
1st Austin Gayler

SA Solo Bass
3rd Cory Facey

JA Solo Bass
2nd Quinn Funchion

Novice Solo Bass
1st Austin Gayler