Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band – MSR Performance at the 162nd Annual Victoria Highland Games

Experience the precision and passion of the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band as they deliver a stellar March, Strathspey, and Reel ( MSR ) performance at the 162nd Annual Victoria Highland Games on May 18, 2025, held at Topaz Park in Victoria, British Columbia. About Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band : Founded in 2004, the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band is a Grade 3A competitive and performance pipe band based in Vancouver, Canada. Operating under the District 5050 Pipe Band Society, the band aims to promote Scottish and Celtic culture through music, offering opportunities for youth to develop their musical skills and continue their journey in the world of pipe bands. MSR Performance Details : At the 162nd Annual Victoria Highland Games, the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band showcased their MSR set, which included : March : " The 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar " Strathspey : " The Duchess of Gordon's " Reel : " The Mason's Apron " This performance was a testament to the band's dedication and skill, reflecting the rich traditions of Scottish piping. Recent Achievements : In 2024, the band achieved notable success at various competitions: BCPA Annual Gathering : Secured 2nd place in both the MSR and Medley events, earning 2nd place overall in the Grade 3 band contest. Penticton Scottish Festival : Won 1st place in the Grade 3 Medley event and 2nd place in the MSR event. World Pipe Band Championships ( Scotland ) : Achieved 6th place overall in Grade 3A and were awarded the 3A World Champion Drum Corps title. Leadership and Notable Members : Pipe Major : Jeff Rowell : An accomplished piper and leader, Jeff has been instrumental in guiding the band's musical direction. Lead Drummer : Craig Buchanan : A seasoned drummer, Craig's leadership contributed to the band's success in Scotland, where they won the 3A World Champion Drum Corps title. Join Us : Stay connected with the Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band by visiting our official website at gcpipeband.ca and following us on our social media platforms. For inquiries or booking requests, please contact us through our website. Keywords : Greighlan Crossing Pipe Band, Victoria Highland Games, MSR performance, Grade 3A pipe band, Scottish piping, pipe band competition, Vancouver pipe band, Celtic music, District 5050 Pipe Band Society, Pipe Major Jeff Rowell, Lead Drummer Craig Buchanan, 2024 pipe band achievements, World Pipe Band Championships, Penticton Scottish Festival, BCPA Annual Gathering. Tags : #GreighlanCrossingPipeBand #VictoriaHighlandGames #MSRPerformance #Grade3APipeBand #ScottishPiping #PipeBandCompetition #VancouverPipeBand #CelticMusic #District5050PipeBandSociety #PipeMajorJeffRowell #LeadDrummerCraigBuchanan #2024PipeBandAchievements #WorldPipeBandChampionships #PentictonScottishFestival #BCPAAnnualGathering