Welcome to the official website of the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band
a Grade One competitive and concert pipe band based in Greater Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Wearing the MacLean of Duart Weathered Tartan, the 40-member band is led by Pipe Major David Hilder, Drum Sergeant Andre Tessier, and Pipe Sergeant Shaunna Hilder, and includes award-winning pipers and drummers from B.C., Washington, California, Utah, and Denmark. The majority of D-TSPB members won the 2007 Grade 2 North American Pipe Band Championship, and the 2006 Grade 2 World Pipe Band Championship as RMM2.
The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band is sponsored by The Dowco Group of Companies. The band is also sponsored, in part, by Odlum Brown and McCallum Bagpipes. We are proudly playing Murray Henderson Drone Reeds, McCallum Chanters, and Premier and Hosbilt Drums.
As one of only 39 Grade 1 pipe bands worldwide, the band looks forward to a strong future.
NEWS AT A GLANCE
DTSPB MAJOR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Thanks also to
BC HIGHLAND GAMES
6/28/08 - Coquitlam, B.C.
The performances were as hot as the weather at the BC Highland Games on Saturday, June 28th, at the Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam. Bands had to jockey for shade throughout the day in order to avoid heat stroke. The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band played what was described, by the announcer, as a “gorgeous” MSR, then they played their new competition medley before a packed stadium. Congrats to solo players Scott Wood (1st Grade 1 Piob.), Tyler Wood (1st Grade 2 Side Drum Aggregate), and Mary Bruce (1st Pro Tenor H/J).
SKAGIT VALLEY HIGHLAND GAMES
7/12/08 - Mount Vernon, Washington
The 2008 BCPA Highland Games season continued its hot streak at the Skagit Valley Highland Games on Saturday, July 12th, in Mount Vernon, Washington. In the Grade 1 MSR and Medley competition, the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe continued their preparation for the North American Championships in Maxville, Ontario, in August. As always, the band were given such a warm welcome by the organizers and the crowd. Thanks to all for coming out and braving the hot weather! Congrats to all the Solo Aggregate Winners: Cam Reid (Pro Side Drum), Lauren MacRitchie (Pro Tenor), Colin Hearty (Grade 1 Side Drum), and Craig Mathews (Grade 2 Piping).
PORTLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
7/19/08 - Gresham, Oregon
The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band went on a whirlwind road trip to Gresham, Oregon, as the duty band at the Portland Highland Games. It was a wonderful weekend of piping and drumming. Perhaps the highlight for the large crowd was a new arrangement of Amazing Grace, starting with a solo by Ryan Murray, and led by P/M David Hilder, the pipers of DTSPB, and the entire massed bands, during the closing ceremonies. Congrats to all, and thank you to the organizers of the games for a great welcome!
BCPA SEASON COMES TO AN EXCITING CLOSE
7/28/08 - Enumclaw, Washington
The BCPA competitive season drew to an exciting close at the Pacific Northwest Highland Games in Enumclaw, Washington this weekend. The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band had two fantastic runs on Saturday and Sunday in the Grade 1 Medley and MSR competitions, finishing in second place overall.
The Sunday piping quartets provided some unexpected pleasure, as one of the
DTSPB Grade 1 Piping Quartets finished 1st out of 4 competing:
(1. DTSPB 2. SFUPB 3. SFUPB 4. DTSPB)
Congratulations to Ryan Murray, Myles Wilcott, Justin Howland, and Ross Morrill for their outstanding performance. The DTSPB Drum Corps also won the Grade 1 Drum Fanfare. Other band members were successful in solo competitions and BCPA Grand Aggregate Awards this weekend: Tyler Wood (Grade 2 Drum Games and Grand Aggregate), Mary Bruce (Pro Tenor Grand Aggregate), Stephen Farrell (Grade 1 Drum Games Aggregate), Lauren MacRitchie (Pro Tenor Games Aggregate). Congratulations to all band members for a successful local competition season.
Please take a look at the weekend’s photos, and check out our Media page link to YouTube for a look at the grand finale to the weekend - the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band leading the massed bands in Amazing Grace (watch for the surprise at the end!)
WEATHER TAKES TOP SPOT AT MAXVILLE
8/2/08 - Maxville, Ontario
The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band came 4th overall in their first Grade 1 North American Championships at the Glengarry Games in Maxville, Ontario, today. The band were the first to play in the MSR Grade 1 contest. Soon after, a severe thunder, lightning and wind storm hit the Maxville area, postponing competition. Luckily, the band found shelter in a barn during the most severe weather. The Grade 1 Medley competition resumed after 5:15PM Eastern Time, and the band had a great run, despite the pouring rain. What a dramatic finish to the 2008 season!
Grade 1 Overall Results:
1 The Scottish Lion - 78th Fraser Highlanders (BB)
2 Toronto Police Pipe Band (BDC)
3 Peel Regional Police Pipe Band
4 Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band (3rd in Medley, 5th in MSR)
5 78th Highlanders (Halifax Citadel) Pipe Band
6 Windsor Police Pipe Band
7 Oran Mor
DOWCO TRIUMPH STREET PIPE BAND SALUTES YOU
8/10/08 - Vancouver, B.C.
As the 2008 competitive season ends, the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement during the band’s inaugural Grade 1 season. From a sold-out Robbie Burns Dinner and St Patrick’s Day Fundraiser, to the Southern California trip, all the BCPA-sanctioned Highland Games, and the Eastern Canada tour - this year has been full and successful, thanks to the dedication and determination of everyone involved. Thanks to the band members, the families and friends, the sponsors and supporters, and everyone who sent their best wishes!
The band now looks forward to a short rest before starting a new year at the Triumph Street Pipe Band Society AGM in the fall.
