Windsor Police Pipe Band
The Windsor Police Pipe Band is a Canadian pipe band organization based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The organization currently has two competing bands; one in grade 3 and another in grade 5.
History
Founded in 1967, the band has grown substantially over the decades. At one point, the organization consisted of 4 complete bands competing in various grades in Ontario and at the World Pipe Band Championships, however, that number has since dwindled down after the successive departure of 3 pipe majors in their grade 2 band within a 6-year period and its subsequent folding.Pipe Majors
Alan Clark Barry Ewen Bill Baird- ''James Stewart''
Leading Drummers
Dave Hickling Greg Dinsdale- ''Michael Crawley''
Activities
The band performs at various events and contests throughout the year in Canada and the Eastern United States, including competitions, ceremonies, parades and memorial services.As a community service, piping and drumming lessons are offered free of charge.
Awards and honors
- 1st Place American Championships: 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013
- 1st Place North American Championships: 2006