Alumni
Working to build strong connections within the
BC Piping community - past and present
Help us learn more about the Triumph Street legacy.
Help us fill in the blanks.
What’s your story?
Please send your email /web addresses and updates to dwhilder@gmail.com
Lost touch with the band alumni?
Contact Allan Skalazub - allan_skalazub@sd34.bc.ca
Past Band Leadership
TSPB
1971-1972 P/M Sandy Marshall
1972-1983 P/M Hal Senyk
1983-1988 P/M Rob Menzies
1988-1991 P/M Hal Senyk
1991-1995 P/S Alan Walters
TSPB
1971-1972 D/S Willie McErlean
1972-1981 D/S Willie McErlean
1981-1990 D/S Scott Robertson
1990-1991 D/S Tim Gladden
1991-1995 D/S Bill Saul
TSPB 3
1993-1998 P/M Iain Gardner
1999-2000 P/M Dougal Morrison
2000-2004 P/M Michael Giles
2004-2006 P/M Sandy Marshall
TSPB 3
1993- D/S Shona Merry
1996- D/S Gregor Merry
1998-1999 D/S John-Paul daSilva
1999-2000 D/S Bill Saul
- 2006 D/S Bruce Roane
TSPB Grades
1971-1973 Grade 2
1973-1995 Grade 1
1993-1995 Grade 1, Grade 3
1993-2006 Grade 3
2007 Grade 2
2008- Grade 1
Current Alumni Leaders
P/M Dave Anderson - Richmond Firefighters PB
P/M Graham Davidson - Greighlan Crossing PB
D/S Jack Gallaher - Ben Nevis PB
P/M Michael Giles - Calgary Highlanders PB
P/M Jill MacKay - Terrace Pipes and Drums
P/M Angus MacPherson - New Westminster Police Pipe Band
P/M Sandy Marshall - Sir John A. MacDonald PB
D/S Gregor Merry - Chilliwack & District PB
P/M Jim Wright - Shuswap Pipes ‘N Drums
Let us know who we’ve missed!
Past Band Members
1971 Founding Members
Colin Abel (Piper, 1971-1974, P/M Delta Police Pipe Band 1991-present, nephew in TSPB)
Dave Anderson (Piper, 1971-, P/M Richmond Firefighters Pipe Band)
Jimmy Leonard (Piper, 1971-)
Terry Leonard (Bass, 1971-)
Drew MacKay (Piper, 1971-, Terrace)
Bob MacKenzie (Piper, 1971-)
Donald MacMillan (Piper, 1971-)
Angus MacPherson (Piper, 1971-, current P/M New Westminster Police Pipe Band (formerly Maple Ridge Pipe Band), BCPA Piping Adjudicator)
Sandy Marshall (Former P/M TSPB, current P/M Sir John A. MacDonald PB, member of Vancouver Police Pipe Band)
Willie McErlean (Piper, 1971-, former D/S TSPB, BCPA Drumming Adjudicator)
Tim Noot (Piper, 1971-)
Allan Skalazub (Piper, 1971-)
John Wright (Piper, 1971-)
Joined 1972-1979
Gord Beer (Drum, 1972-)
Rod Bellamy (Piper, 1979-)
Sally Brewer (Drum, 1977-)
Murray Budden (Side, 1976?)
Susan Burgess (Side, 1972-, 1st woman in TSPB)
Jack Cairney (Piper, 1977-, current P/S New Westminster Police Pipe Band, formerly Maple Ridge PB, BCPA Piping Adjudicator)
Brian Carse (Piper, 1974-)
Cindy Chambers (Piper, 1973-)
Dave Coleman (Side, 1982-1983)
Robbie Collins (Drum, 1977-)
Kennedy Cranswick (Drum, 1977-)
Jeff Crowter (Drum, 1974-)
Katie Forsyth (Drum, 1977-)
Duncan Fraser (1974- , BCPA Piping Adjudicator)
Jack Gallaher (Side, 1972-1984, current D/S Ben Nevis Pipe Band, Edmonton, ASPD Drumming Adjudicator)
Bob Gorman (Drum, 1976-)
Gord Gunderson (Side, 1974)
Rick Gunderson (Tenor/Bass, 1974)
Jim Inglis (Drum, 1976-)
Bob Jay (Side, 1972-)
Jan Laurie (Tenor, 1974-1983?)
Jean Laurie (Brien) (Piper, 1973-75)
Mike MacInnes (Piper, 1976-)
Jocelyn MacKenzie (Piper, 1974)
Allan MacLeod (Piper, 1973-1978)
Jim MacLeod (Tenor)
Stewart MacPherson (Drum, 1979-)
Jack McGilvary (Piper, 1975-1977, now lives in Oregon)
Jonathan Moore (Drum, 1975-)
Rich Nichol (Piper, 1979-)
Robyn Palmer (Fraser) (Piper, 1973-)
Rick Purdy (Tenor, 1974?)
Ian Putz (Piper, 1976-)
Steve Ramsden (Piper, 1974-, currently Delta Police Pipe Band)
Owen Reid (Piper, 1978-1986)
Bill Russell (Band Manager, 1975-1976?)
Dave Rutherford (Piper, 1974-)
Hal Senyk (former P/M TSPB, BCPA Piping Adjudicator)
Valery Senyk (mum Jan pregnant at 1979 World’s)
Bill Stockler (Piper, 1977-)
Heather Upton (Piper, 1974)
Christine Waddell (Kelm) (Piper, 1978-)
Archie Walker (Drum Major, 1977-)
Jamie (Jim) Wright (Piper, 1974-1979 and 1982-1991, P/M Shuswap Pipes N’ Drums 1986-present)
Joined after 1979 (includes supporters)
Rob Baikie (Piper)
John Biggar (Bass 1990-1992)
Rod Booth (Piper 1984-1986, currently Ottawa RCMP PB)
Kathleen Bratten
Mike Bratten
Randy Bullis (Piper)
Tamara Cameron
Tricia Chisamore (Piper, BCPA Director, currently New Westminster Police Pipe Band, formerly Maple Ridge Pipe Band)
Mike Chisholm (Piper, 2005-)
Mark Christy (BCPA Piping Adjudicator)
Leigh Collins
Bruce Coulter (Piper, currently RCMP “E” Division Pipe Band)
Chris Curr (Bass)
John-Paul daSilva (D/S 1998-1999, Side 1996-2000, currently RCMP “E” Division Pipe Band)
Corey Dalziel
Mr. & Mrs. Davidson (Band Managers, Graham’s parents)
Janet Davis (Abel) (supporter! now lives in Victoria)
Harvey Gallaher (Band Manager, late 1970’s, Jack’s father)
John Ginn
Helen Gladden (Piper)
Tim Gladden (former D/S TSPB)
Fred Hansford (Piper, BCPA Honourary Counsel, P/M Chilliwack & District 1998-2001, P/Cpl Delta Police 1983-1992)
Laurel Hansford (Tenor)
Nathan Hayward (Piper, 2002-2005)
Ken Inkster (former P/S TSPB3)
Nicholas Insley (Piper, 2005-)
Alan Kenney (now Prince George, BCPA Piping Adjudicator)
Jocelyn Laveck
Brenda Lowden
Brent Lowrie (Piper 1995-1997 and 1999-2000, currently P/S 26th Field Regiment Pipe Band, Brandon, Manitoba)
Iain Mack (Side, 2005-)
Lesley MacKay
Kirsten MacKenzie (Piper, BCPA Director, currently New Westminster Police Pipe Band, formerly Maple Ridge Pipe Band)
Phil MacKenzie
Heather McAuley
Carol McDonald
Colin McGee
Donny McInnes (former P/S TSPB3)
Bruce McPhee (Side, 1981-1991)
Beth McTaggart
Denine Morgan
Dougal Morrison
Paul Nailen
Randy Noble
Sarah Nonstead (2005-)
Ken Painter
Craig Phelps (Side, 1990-1991)
Brian Powell
Steve Raymer
Bruce Roane (former D/S TSPB)
Mona Robertson
Karen Rosequist
Katie Ryan
Leah Sinclair
Todd Sinclair
Kim Smith-Jones (was Kim Chisholm, Piper, currently RCMP “E” Division Pipe Band, BCPA Piping Adjudicator)
Cheryl Taylor (at World’s 1986)
Janet Thompson
Billy Thompson
Sandy Tucker
Glen Walker
Charlene Wallis
Kim Walsh
