WHO WE ARE

First and foremost we enjoy participating in the dozens of exciting parades and events throughout the community. This coming year, for the first time in Highland Mist history we will field both Grade 5 and Grade 4 competition bands.

Our band is comprised of pipers and drummers, both novice and accomplished, aged 10 to 85!  We are proud to say that a number of original members are still musicians with the band.

Since 2001 the band has enjoyed a close relationship with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #638 in Kanata, Ontario.  We thank the Legion and its members for being such strong and encouraging supporters of the band.

We provide group based instruction with an enjoyable and supportive student oriented teaching style.

OUR COLORFUL TARTAN...

The Caledonia Tartan worn by the Highland Mist Pipe Band was popular in the 18th Century. One claim is that it is a contemporary of the Jacobite Tartan and holds that it was was also worn as a protest against the Union of (English and Scottish) Parliaments in 1707. There are several variations of this striking Tartan. Differences in shading were common in centuries past, as often the vegetable dies used to colour the yarn varied, depending upon both the season of the year and the geographical location. The Caledonia (and Jacobite) Tartan were considered to be "general" tartans and often worn by "clanless" Scots. Today's colourful designs have been stabilized following introduction of chemical dies over the past century. (ref: Bain's Clans and Tartans of Scotland, c.1938 and later editions ISBN 0 0063641).

OUR LOGO

The Highland Mist logo was designed by Piper Arthur French.

 

 

Interested in playing with the Mist??

We always welcome new faces. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, interested in participating in community events or competing, you’re welcome at Highland Mist.

Contact Band Manager Brenda Grant by email at Brenda.Grant@opera.ncf.ca or by phone at 613-832-4127.