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Greater Midwest Pipe Band
The Greater Midwest Pipe Band was established in 2013 having its first competitive season in 2014. Since its founding the band has striven to develop a strong competitive presence at the Grade II level. The band was founded under the intentions to develop an organization that was centrally located in the Midwestern United States. With many of its initial members coming from either Detroit or Chicago, it was decided that the band should be located somewhere in South Central, Michigan. Chance has it that Battle Creek, Michigan is nearly dead center between both metropolitan areas. We have been very fortunate to call Battle Creek home. The band rehearses at the Music Center of South Central Michigan. Currently the band has members from all across North America with representation from 7 States and 1 Canadian Province. With our new approach to a high level competitive band, and the use of modern technology, we are able to staff our organization with players from all corners of North America.
The Greater Midwest Pipe Band was established in 2013 having its first competitive season in 2014. Since its founding the band has striven to develop a strong competitive presence at the Grade II level. The band was founded under the intentions to develop an organization that was centrally located in the Midwestern United States. With many of its initial members coming from either Detroit or Chicago, it was decided that the band should be located somewhere in South Central, Michigan. Chance has it that Battle Creek, Michigan is nearly dead center between both metropolitan areas. We have been very fortunate to call Battle Creek home. The band rehearses at the Music Center of South Central Michigan. Currently the band has members from all across North America with representation from 7 States and 1 Canadian Province. With our new approach to a high level competitive band, and the use of modern technology, we are able to staff our organization with players from all corners of North America.
CrossBow
From a spontaneous jam session to becoming a festival favorite across the Midwest, CrossBow has been humbled and thrilled by every step of their musical adventure. Like a fine whisky, they filtered, distilled, and matured the essentials, emerging stronger, bolder, and more entertaining than ever, sharing their best batch yet!
As Michigan’s premier high-energy Celtic band, CrossBow has played every major Celtic, Scottish, and Irish festival in the state and has been featured at festivals and venues across Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Scotland.
With a sound that fuses Celtic tradition with pop, rock, and folk influences, CrossBow delivers an electrifying performance that appeals to all ages. But more than the music itself, their on-stage energy is contagious. Every show is a toe-tapping, shenanigan-filled, dynamic experience that keeps audiences coming back for more.
From a spontaneous jam session to becoming a festival favorite across the Midwest, CrossBow has been humbled and thrilled by every step of their musical adventure. Like a fine whisky, they filtered, distilled, and matured the essentials, emerging stronger, bolder, and more entertaining than ever, sharing their best batch yet!
As Michigan’s premier high-energy Celtic band, CrossBow has played every major Celtic, Scottish, and Irish festival in the state and has been featured at festivals and venues across Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and Scotland.
With a sound that fuses Celtic tradition with pop, rock, and folk influences, CrossBow delivers an electrifying performance that appeals to all ages. But more than the music itself, their on-stage energy is contagious. Every show is a toe-tapping, shenanigan-filled, dynamic experience that keeps audiences coming back for more.
tHE sHOW
First Half
Greater Midwest Pipe Band
Gathering 4/4 Marches
Caber Feidh, Horsburgh Castle
6/8 Marches
Captain C.R. Lumsden, Jean Mauchline, Donald McLean of Lewis
March, Strathspey and Reel #1
Donald Cameron, Caber Feidh, John McKechnie's Big Reel
Tag Team Solos
Ben Peterson - Sleeping tune, Calumn and the Princess, The Evesdropper
Byron Voorheis - Archie Beag, The Curlew
Brendan Allendorf - Blue Cloud, Annie's New Heart
Chandler Sievewright - Rory Gallagher, The Fuddler, Donald McLean
Traditional 3/4 Marches
Farewell to Nigg, MacGregor of Rora
Slow Air and Jigs
Nearer My God to Thee, The Spice of Life, Steve Byrne's Jig
March, Strathspey and Reel #2
John MacDonald of Glencoe, John Roy Stewart, Major Manson
Quintet
Steve Biggs of Wellington, the Ascent and Descent of Ben More
Hornpipes
Calum Campbell's Caprice, Walking the Plank
The Beaker Medley
The Beaker, Rory MacLeod, Poyntzfield,
Doctor Kenneth Noisewater, Calum Campbell of Benbecula,
London Lasses, The Grey Bob
Caber Feidh, Horsburgh Castle
6/8 Marches
Captain C.R. Lumsden, Jean Mauchline, Donald McLean of Lewis
March, Strathspey and Reel #1
Donald Cameron, Caber Feidh, John McKechnie's Big Reel
Tag Team Solos
Ben Peterson - Sleeping tune, Calumn and the Princess, The Evesdropper
Byron Voorheis - Archie Beag, The Curlew
Brendan Allendorf - Blue Cloud, Annie's New Heart
Chandler Sievewright - Rory Gallagher, The Fuddler, Donald McLean
Traditional 3/4 Marches
Farewell to Nigg, MacGregor of Rora
Slow Air and Jigs
Nearer My God to Thee, The Spice of Life, Steve Byrne's Jig
March, Strathspey and Reel #2
John MacDonald of Glencoe, John Roy Stewart, Major Manson
Quintet
Steve Biggs of Wellington, the Ascent and Descent of Ben More
Hornpipes
Calum Campbell's Caprice, Walking the Plank
The Beaker Medley
The Beaker, Rory MacLeod, Poyntzfield,
Doctor Kenneth Noisewater, Calum Campbell of Benbecula,
London Lasses, The Grey Bob
Intermission
Second Half
CrossBow
Supporters and Thanks
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We would like to thank our sponsors and donors for this event! Sponsors The Music Center of South Central Michigan AT Percussion Hardcase Donors Belle Tire Byron Voorheis Eric Poleski Jeffers Bagpipes Mary Jo Poleski Michigan Fire House Museum Michigan Outdoor Adventure Center Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor National Museum of the Great Lakes Ryan Simmons Royal Oak Golf Center Seasons21 Spins Bowl Canton (Canton Super Bowl) United Shore Professional Baseball League We would like to thank you! Thank you for coming to be a part of this evening with us. Your presence has played a huge role in making this year and upcoming season a possibility for the Greater Midwest Pipe Band. In particular, you are a significant contributor to making a trip to the World Pipe Band Championship possible. This trip is extremely costly for the individuals and the band as a whole, and your support is beyond appreciated. If you wish to continue to help support the Greater Midwest Pipe Band beyond this evening. Please consider becoming one of our donors through the link below, or visit the Support Us! page on our website. |