The 12th Annual
GEORGE SHERRIFF MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL COMPETITION
About of The Event | Competitors | Adudicators | Results | Sponsors
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Convocation Hall, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Venu information and directions
Note: There is a parking lot beside the hall which has a $5 fee for the entire day.
Admission: $10 ($5 for students)
with Master of Ceremonies
Peter Aumonier (Oakville, Ontario)
6/8 Marches: 10 a.m. til 11:30
Piobaireachd: 1:30 p.m. til 5 p.m.
March, Strathspey & Reel: 7:30 p.m.
Awards: 10 p.m.
HISTORY OF THE EVENT
On April 21st, 1995 the Ontario piping community lost an ardent supporter and good friend.
Before coming to Canada in 1947, George resided in Glasgow, where he started piping with the Boys Brigade. He played with a number of bands in Scotland. These included the Cabar Feidh, Stewart & Lloyd's and Clan MacRae Pipe Bands.
After emigrating to Canada he joined the Dofasco Pipe Band. He later joined the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, under P/M John Wilson, where he rose to the rank of Pipe Sergeant. He retired fro mthe band in 1967.
George was well known in Ontario as a dedicated teacher of the pipes and a composer of many pipe tunes. He was a loyal supporter of the Niagara-Hamilton Branch of the Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario.
George will be remembered fondly by his many friends and pupils. His keen with will be unforgettable to those who knew him. He was never without a story or wee joke.
George Sherriff's unfailing support of many generations of young players has helped contribute to the legacy of successful piping from Ontario. This contest is named in his honour.
Bands, Invididuals, Organizations wishing to assist in the sponsorship can contact Bob Worrall at robertworrall@cogeco.ca or call 905-335-0110. All sponsors will be given complimentary admission to the contest and be publicized in the programme and on the PPBSO website. Cheques should be made payable to "The George Sherriff Memorial Invitational" and sent to Bob Worrall at 1316 Monmouth Drive, Burlington, Ontario, L7P 3J6.
For further information, please contact Bob Worrall at the above e-mail or phone number.
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