Kendal Clarke
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Started playing the pipes in 1973 with the Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay under the instruction of Alister MacDonald . In 1976 I moved to British Columbia and joined the then Abbotsford Legion under the instruction of Ian McDougall . I played with the band ( Abbotsford Legion/ Abbottsford Police) until it’s folding in 2000, I was the longest serving member with 25 years .

I then moved east to join the Chilliwack and District Pipe Band ,where I helped to create the Fraser Valley Youth Pipe Band .

Highlights – Playing grade 1 at the World pipe band championships 2 occasions(Abbotsford Police), placing 6th in gr.3A in 2001, the pipe corp placing 3rd overall in gr 3A in 2003 (with C&D), The Fraser Valley Youth Pipe band capturing first place in gr 4 at the BC highland games in 2004.

I have written several tunes and have been fortunate enough to have most of them published in Ann Gray’s collections books 1 and 2 ( Thanks Ann ) as well I teach several students kids and adults

I help with arranging music writing harmonies etc

Favourite Quotes – I haven’t met a beer I didn’t like ( especially if it is free), and it’s all about the music , if you play good music the prizes will take care of themselves.