2008 Concerts

The first full concert for the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band as a Grade One band was held on January 19, 2008, the day before the anniversary of the band’s 2007 debut. It has been quite a memorable year! The band is pleased that the anniversary concert was in held Mount Vernon at the Celtic Arts Foundation Robbie Burns’ Dinner. Performances by the Triumph Street Pipe Band, the Clan Heather Dancers, and various band soloists and duets made for a wonderful Celtic evening. Thanks to the Celtic Arts Foundation and Skye Richendrfer for their continuing support.

The second concert of 2008 was the St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser dinner concert at the Lucky Spike Pub in Port Moody, on March 16th. Despite the driving rain outside, the pub was filled to capacity. The band unveiled the new competition medley to the cheers of the crowd! Amazing performances by the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band and special guests made for a night to remember.

The band’s final community appearance in 2008 was the Remembrance Day parade and ceremony in North Burnaby, B.C. The large group of spectators honoured those who have fought in wars since November 11, 1918.

2008 Concerts

Mount Vernon 2008

Any excuse to practice! Triumph Street Pipe Band drum corps members practice before the 2008 Celtic Arts Foundation Robbie Burns Dinner concert, January 19/2008. Clockwise from bottom left: Alanna MacRitchie, Colin Hearty, Alex Munro, Tyler Wood, Graham Young, Stephen Farrell. Scott Wood in background. Photo courtesy of Dave Wood

The Six Tenors Missing ailing bass drummer Nicole, the tenors gather for a photo - L to R Kylie Yonge, L/T Annie Head, Lauren MacRitchie, Jessica Lahti, Mary Bruce, Graeme Mack. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce

Looking for just... Side drummer Alex Munro as usual - tuning the drums. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

...the right sound Cameron Reid checks the snares before the concert. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Ellen Bruce

New kilts! Alex Galloway and “Anonymous Kilt” show off the smooth lines and bright blue of their brand new kilts. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

Waiting for showtime “Rookie” band members Ryan Trasolini and Lauren MacRitchie wait for their Triumph Street concert debut. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

Thanks to Dowco The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band bass drum, complete with logo. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

“Good flash, guys!” Pipe Major David Hilder pleased with the “flash” before the performance. Visible pipers clockwise from left: Dave Thorpe, JD Farrell, Scott Wood, P/S Shaunna Hilder, Myles Wilcott, Teresa Matich, Ryan Trasolini, Alex Galloway, Craig Mathews, Rob Abel, Krista Hunt, P/M David Hilder. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

Focus on the Pipe Major By accident, the photo finds P/M David Hilder highlighted by another band member’s drones. 1/19/08 Pipers L to R: JD Farrell, Scott Wood, P/S Shaunna Hilder, Myles Wilcott, P/M David Hilder. Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

Duet by candlelight Twins Scott (piper) and Tyler (drummer) Wood perform by candlelight in front of the DTSPB and Burns’ Dinner crowd in Mount Vernon. 1/19/08 Photo courtesy of Dave Wood

Before an appreciative crowd - January 19, 2008 - Mount Vernon Concert At the Burns Night Concert (Mount Vernon, Washington) Band members present: Pipers - Dave Thorpe, Scott Wood, Robb Scott, JD Farrell, P/S Shaunna Hilder, Myles Wilcott, Ryan Trasolini, Teresa Matich, P/M David Hilder, Mitchell Goodman, Alex Galloway, Matt Dolan, Craig Mathews, Rob Abel, Krista Hunt. Side Drummers - Cameron Reid, Alex Munro, Tyler Wood, Graham Young, Ben Galloway, Alanna MacRitchie, Curtiss Mann, Colin Hearty, Stephen Farrell. Mid-section - Annie Head, Jessica Lahti (bass), Mary Bruce, Lauren MacRitchie, Graeme Mack, Kylie Yonge. Photo courtesy of Dave Wood

St. Patrick’s Day 2008

The crowd at the Golden Spike awaits the band... Still enjoying their dinner, the crowd waits, eagerly listening for the sound of bagpipes being tuned. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

DTSPB at St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Concert The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band performs at the Golden Spike Pub in Port Moody before a capacity crowd. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Sandy Nazarchuk

The drum corps practice corner Dressed, warmed up and ready to go. L to R: Colin Hearty, Graham Young, Alanna MacRitchie, Alex Munro. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

P/M David Hilder leads the band 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

The band’s so large it covers three stage areas! Visible L to R: Pipers - Ross Morrill, Teresa Matich, Scott Wood, Shaunna Hilder. Drummers - Graham Young, Alex Munro, Mary Bruce. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

Colin Hearty on djembe with the band 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Sandy Nazarchuk

Special guest Andrew Carlisle of FMM Making his bagpipes play notes that we’ve never heard, then spilling into a fast-fingered performance, Andrew Carlisle wowed the crowd! 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Sandy Nazarchuk

Drum Salute Visible L to R: Tyler Wood, D/S Andre Tessier, Curtiss Mann, Chris Rodgers, Alanna MacRitchie. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

Second Half - sporting the new band t-shirts Visible L to R: Pipers - Rob Abel, Krista Hunt, JD Farrell, Robb Scott. Drummers - Tyler Wood, D/S Andre Tessier, Curtiss Mann, Chris Rodgers, Nichole Holdbak. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

You could hardly see the whole band... Visible L to R: Pipers - Rob Bruce, Rob Abel, Krista Hunt, JD Farrell. Drummers - Stephen Farrell, Tyler Wood, D/S Andre Tessier, Curtiss Mann, Nichole Holdbak. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

...but you could hear them clearly! Visible L to R: Pipers - P/S Shaunna Hilder, Myles Wilcott, Mike McLeod. Tenors - Lauren MacRitchie, Annie Head, Kylie Yonge. 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

Final dancing fun Andrena Hilder wth the DTSPB Dancers (Nichole Holdbak, Teresa Matich, Kylie Yonge and Jess Lahti) 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

The Finale 3/16/08 Photo courtesy of Jutta Abel

Remembrance Day 2008

Remembrance Day 2008 The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band marches down Hastings in Burnaby. 11/11/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

Confederation Park Marching to the Cenotaph ceremony. 11/11/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

A sea of coloured umbrellas Ellen Bruce’s tartan umbrella was just one of the many sheltering those honouring the veterans. 11/11/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

A large group, despite the rain A view of the crowd at the Remembrance Day Cenotaph ceremony 11/11/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

Colour Guard... leads the parade to the Legion. 11/11/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

RCMP and DTSPB march to the beat of the drum...of D/S Andre Tessier 11/11/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro

Thanks to Legion #148 The band played a selection of tunes, MSRs and Medley for the gathered Legion members and guests. 11/11/08 Photo courtesy of Jacquie Munro