2007 Maxville Trip
Ottawa
Ottawa Arrival Phil Perry, Shaunna Hilder and David Hilder arrive with the Triumph Street Pipe Band in Ottawa. 8/1/07. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
“Home” in Ottawa Four bands, rooms on the 12th floor, and one working elevator, makes for an interesting afternoon (Quality Inn, Ottawa). 8/1/07. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
It looks HOT! The weather channel said the temperature in Ottawa was 35 degrees...and humid. David Hilder tuning Dave Thorpe’s pipes. 8/1/07. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Concert practice in Ottawa Anders Jensen on djembe with the Triumph Street Pipe Band, going through the concert set. 8/1/07. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Nichole with the new bass drum head Bass drummer Nichole Holdbak with the new Triumph Street drum head. Sharp! Thanks to Hosbilt drums. 8/2/07. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Urban practice Ottawa, Visible L to R: Dave Thorpe, JD Farrell, Robb Scott, Teresa Matich, Anders Jensen, Gordon MacRae, Shaunna Hilder, Myles Wilcott, David Hilder, Andre Tessier, B;lake Parkinson, Stephen Farrell, Mike McLeod, Alex Munro, Ryan Murray, Phil Perry, Matt Reid, Alex Galloway, Rob Abel, Krista Hunt, Rob Bruce, Jessica Lahti, Mary Bruce. 8/2/07. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Djembe Jam D/S Andre Tessier and Anders Jensen on djembes with Dave Thorpe, JD Farrell, Robb Scott and Teresa Matich in Ottawa.,8/2/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Triumph Street at the National War Memorial Ottawa. Front Row L to R: Alex Galloway, Ben Galloway, Annie Head, Jessica Lahti, Kylie Yonge, Nichole Holdbak, Mary Bruce, Teresa Matich, Cameron Reid, Krista Hunt. Back Row L to R: P/M David Hilder, P/S Shaunna Hilder, Rob Bruce, Blake Parkinson, Anders Jensen, Stephen Farrell, Phil Perry, Matt Reid, Mike McLeod, Dave Thorpe, Rob Abel, JD Farrell, Ryan Murray, Alexander Munro, Gordon MacRae, Myles Wilcott, Robb Scott, D/S Andre Tessier. 8/2/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
“B in the Park” The Triumph Street Pipe Band performs in a concert hosted by the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band in Confederation Park, Ottawa. 8/2/07 Photo courtesy of Erin Davis.
T-shirts went like hotcakes! The Triumph Street Pipe Band t-shirts with the new Odlum Brown logo on the sleeve disappeared before the end of the trip, thanks to the sales job done by Ellen Bruce and Carole Smith. Confederation Park, Ottawa. 8/2/07 Photo courtesy of Carole Smith.
“B in the Park” Finale The Triumph Street Pipe Band was warmly received by the crowd in Confederation Park, Ottawa. 8/2/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Listening to “the sound” D/S Andre Tessier and P/M David Hilder checking the band for “the sound” at Friday’s practice in Ottawa. 8/3/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Playing in the Park ...but watching for needles underfoot. 8/3/07 Photo courtesy of Erin Davis.
Intense - Big Day Tomorrow P/M David Hilder and D/S Andre Tessier talking with band members on the final prep day before the North American Championships. 8/3/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
“Topics” Last topics of discussion for the band before the competition in Maxville on Saturday. Note the many new haircuts. 8/3/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Andre and Dave thank the band From the lowest lows to the unanticipated highs, the band have stuck together, and kept the magic alive. 8/3/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Dave’s speech to the band P/M David Hilder giving a speech before the big competition...kind of like Henry V? 8/3/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Maxville
D/S Andre Tessier Wins Pro Drummer of the Day Competing in the MSR and Hornpipe/Jig events, with thanks to piper Rob Bruce. 8/4/07. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Lunch in the Shade Triumph Street Band members gather to eat their lunch and meet old friends at the Glengarry Highland Games. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
“Alex’s Handiwork” Tidy and well-tuned Premier drums, thanks to D/C Alex Munro. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
The guys have the juice Drummers Stephen Farrell and Anders Jensen toast the day with juice. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Erin Davis.
Briefing in a Field Remembering that the Glengarry Highland Games are in the middle of the countryside. 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Yoann LeGoff.
At the Line ...and ready to compete in the Grade 2 Medley competition. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
The Medley Circle The Triumph Street Pipe Band see that this Medley still has the magic. Medley - The Old Triangle, Coppermill Studio, Rory MacLeod, Steam Train, MacBeth, Helen Young, Nyssa’s Reel, Bundle and Go, The Tourist 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
“Welcome Back Triumph Street!” from the crowd As the band marched off, a crowd member called “Welcome Back Triumph Street!” Does anyone know if and/or when the band last competed at Maxville? Or is everyone just glad to see the band return to the piping scene? 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
MSR Circle At Maxville - MSR2 - Argyllshire Gathering, Dora MacLeod, Mrs. MacPherson of Inveran 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Nichole at the Centre Bass Drummer Nichole Holdbak keeping the beat. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
MSR March-off Then, it was all up to the judges. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Just a Tiny Portion... 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
...of the Huge Massed Band Check and see which Triumph Street Pipe Band members you can find. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
and a bigger view...not even half of it! The legendary massed bands at Maxville! 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Craig Weston.
Andre Receives his Solo Plaque D/S Andre Tessier wins Pro Drummer of the Day in Maxville. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
P/M David Hilder heading to collect the Championship plaque P/M David Hilder goes to collect the Grade 2 North American Championship plaque before the large grandstand crowds in Maxville at the Glengarry Highland Games. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Mary and Annie Spot the Camera Tenor Mary Bruce and Lead Tenor Annie Head wave “Hey, we won!” to Ellen Bruce in the stands. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Grade 2 North American Champions, the Triumph Street Pipe Band, marching off! 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of.Sylvie Bedard (Sons of Scotland Pipes and Drums).
The Happy Group Ecstatic group - ready to head to the beer tent to perform. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Proud Pipe Major P/M David Hilder getting ready to play again. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Reading the Sheets Piper Rob Abel (nephew of Colin Abel, one of the founding members of Triumph Street) and Lead Tenor Annie Head read the winning sheets. Medley 1,1,2,1 MSR 1,1,2,1. 8/4/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Montreal
Montreal Warm-up Shaunna Hilder and Ryan Murray...and everyone else...warms up for the Montreal Highland Games. A HOT DAY! 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Montreal MSR MSR1 - Highland Wedding, Maggie Cameron, John Morrison of Assynt House 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Waiting for the Results at Massed Bands And they won the Grade 2 event at the 2007 Montreal Highland Games! 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Amazing Grace Pretty moving as The Triumph Street Pipe Band pipers form a circle for Amazing Grace...we’ve only seen this done by other bands! 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
P/M David Hilder Receives Trophy from the Mayor 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
2007 Final March-off It’s always bittersweet as each band marches off the field at the end of the season. And what a joyful year 2007 has been! 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce.
Where does the magic come from? It’s a Band Family Partners on the field and in life, P/M David Hilder and P/S Shaunna Hilder are just one example of the close relationships within the band. Many band members are related, and others feel like family, having known each other since childhood. 8/5/07 Photo courtesy of Teresa Matich.
