Pipes & Drums of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada

The Argylls in Holland, 1945 #argylls #tbt #jeudiretro Les Argylls en Pays-Bas, 1945

HMCS STAR is grieving the sudden and unexpected loss of a valued shipmate, PO1 Douglas Noonan. He was a member of STAR who served in the Royal Canadian Navy for... over 37 years, joining through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in 1983. He earned a strong reputation early in his career, performing as a Boatswain all over the nation. He later accepted a position in the Hamilton Recruiting Centre. He greatly enjoyed recruiting, sharing his experience at the recruiting booth and in the classroom. He was dedicated, spending nearly a decade in the role which led hundreds to a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. He returned to HMCS STAR as Chief Boatswain’s Mate (ie. Buffer) but was called to return to the West Coast. He loved motorcycles, his dog, the city of Hamilton and was a proud sailor. In addition to these amazing qualities, he is the leading character in many naval stories fondly told by his mess mates. As part of our naval family, please take a moment to reflect on his life and his legacy. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Doug. Fair winds and following seas. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thespec/obituary.aspx

We are happy to announce the 2021 Virtual edition of Canada Army Run, Presented by BMO Financial Group is now live, taking place September 10-19! While we had t...o make the difficult decision to not host an in-person event this year, we have an exciting virtual event experience to bring to you. Building off of the success of our 2020 event, we are bringing new ways to train, race and engage with us. Featured Race Distances: - 5K - 10K - Half Marathon - 5K + 10K Challenge - 5K + Half Marathon Commander's Challenge Early bird pricing in effect until March 31! Register now at armyrun.ca & check out our new website!!!! // Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que l’édition virtuelle 2021 de la Course de l’Armée du Canada, présentée par BMO Groupe financier est maintenant en ligne, et elle aura lieu du 10 au 19 septembre! Même si nous avons dû prendre la décision difficile de ne pas tenir d’événement en personne cette année, nous avons une superbe expérience virtuelle à vous faire vivre. Tirant parti de la réussite de notre course de 2020, nous présentons de nouveaux moyens de vous entraîner, de courir et de communiquer avec nous. Les distances de course offertes : - 5 km - 10 km - demi-marathon - Défi 5 km + 10 km - Défi du commandant 5 km + demi-marathon Les tarifs réduits de la préinscription sont en vigueur jusqu’au 31 mars! Inscrivez vous maintenant au site armyrun.ca et voyez notre nouveau site Web!

Argyll Pipes and Drums from John Terence Retired Pipe Major, CWO John Terence CD, MMM has a vast amount of knowledge about the music played by the Pipes and Drums on ceremonial parades. He was Pipe Major for over 30 years, served with the Argylls for over 40 years and continues to serve as a civivlian member of the Pipes and Drums to the present day, being the oldest member at 75 years of age. John has given us permission to post the history of the traditional music played ...Continue reading

Turning the corner on 2020... Happy New Year from the Argylls #argylls #newyear #bonannée ... Au revoir, 2020... Bon année à tous! : pre-Covid

"Walter age 16 and Richard Arthur Denton age 18 (my grandfather) in 1904. Wearing full dress bandsmen uniforms of the 91'st Highlanders. Both men were founding ...members of the regiment. Walter later married the famed bandmaster Captain Harry Stares' sister Gertrude. Picture taken at 217 MacAulay Street Hamilton, the family home." Wow great picture! Thanks Nelson Denton #VintageHamilton #HamOnt

‘Twas the night before Christmas The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, along with an ensemble cast of invited actors, have recorded a very special ...reading of the much-loved poem. The poem was recorded in support of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund, of which The Prince of Wales has been Patron for over 20 years taking over the role from Her Majesty The Queen in 2000. The charity supports actors and stage managers who are unable to work due to illness, injury or old age and those experiencing financial hardship particularly during the Coronavirus pandemic. This year has been particularly difficult for those working in the industry and in April the charity launched an Emergency Grant Fund to support those in their profession who are experiencing financial hardship owing to the pandemic. For more information on how the charity supports those in need visit www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk

Drum beat, heart beat On Wednesday evening, the Argyll Pipes and Drums delivered a fantastic unit history presentation to members of the Battalion. They spoke ...about notable Argylls, the history behind their kit, special tunes, and fun facts. Their music is at the heart of the regiment and they are a proud part of our identity as Highlanders!! #argylls #pipesanddrums #bagpipes #edinburghtattoo #scotland #canada #highlander #hamilton #HamOnt #infantry #music #history #military #heritage #tartan Battement de tambour, battement du cœur Mercredi soir, les CetT des Argylls ont présenté une conférence au sujet des activités anciennes du régiment. Ils ont discuté les Argylls honorables, pourquoi ils portent les vêtements uniques, et des vignettes historiques. Leur musique nous inspirons toujours et nos musiciens sont essentiels à la préservation de notre héritage écossais

The Pipes and Drums would like to wish a happy 76th birthday to retired Pipe Major John Terence, AKA; JT Argyll, Pipe Major Emeritus and, to one of us, Dad. John joined the Argylls in 1958 and , if you do the math, he was 14 years old. John moved quickly through the ranks and was appointed Pipe Major in 1973. John encouraged the members to be soldier/musicians, sending most of the pipers and drummers in his charge to obtain infantry training. John also took the band on many t...rips, some more notable performances include; the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Last Berlin Tattoo, the Canadian International Military Tattoo and the Hamburg Polizei Show. While serving John received the Medal of Military Merit and received his third clasp for his Canadian Decoration from HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2000. In 2000 John retired from the military at the age of 55. John is still a fixture in the Pipes and Drums, continuing to parade and mentor up and coming leaders and pipers. Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday Pipe Major Emeritus, Happy birthday to you From your pipes and drums family. #argylls, #militarypipers, #4division, #hamont, #canadianarmy,

At the beginning of December, six members of the Pipes and Drums completed the "12 Days of Fitmas" hosted by PSP Toronto. Here are four of the members posing with their completed challenges; Pipe Major Scott Balinson, MCpl Jacqueline Terence, Piper Paul Officer and, a former member of the Argylls, Warrant Officer Julie Terence-Pittman. In true Argyll fashion, the members worked together as a team to complete some of the challenges. PSP Toronto PSP Southwestern Ontario #argylls, #31brigade, #4division. #militarypiper, #hamiltonmusical, #canadianarmy, #psptoronto, #pspsouthwesternontario

Prince Charles inspected the Guard of Honor and then viewed several aircraft on display.

Happy birthday CSM, wishing you many more

Pipes and drums working as a team to complete the challenge!

Since May members of the Pipes and Drums have been supporting each other with weekly online workouts followed by a social time afterwards. Several members are participating in PSP Toronto’s 12 days of fitmas challenge. Last nights workout was the workout outlined in the challenge. PSP Toronto PSP Southwestern Ontario

Introducing The Worlds 2020 Beer Tent Fanfare! Performed by a virtual Drum Corps of worldwide Monster Drummers! Absolute beginners and Beast Mode pros a...like submitted videos to perform the beloved Beer Tent Drum Fanfare normally seen at the World Pipe Band Championships. Nothing... and we mean nothing... can stop Drummers from Drumming. Now grab a pint and enjoy this Savage Salute from your fellow Monsters!

The triumphant return of Canada’s most iconic sporting event is set for November 2021. Ambition & tradition. Growth & grit. Heritage & innovation: This is a story written by Hamiltonians.

Today the Pipes and Drums are throwing Thursday back to the Last Tattoo in Berlin in October, 1992. The Pipes and Drums performed with several military Pipes and Drums bands from the British Army. The Argylls were the only Pipes and Drums band from outside the British Army. The Highland dancers joining the massed Pipes and Drums were the Schiehallion Highland dancers from Hamilton, Ontario, who often performed with the Pipes and Drums. A company from the Gordon Highlanders w...ere the torch bearers dancing around the massed Pipes and Drums, and highland dancers If you look closely in the video you can see our Drum Major, Kent Wilson, as a young snare drummer and our Pipe Major, Scott Balinson, as a young piper. Front and center during the entire performance is retired Pipe Major, John Terence, who can still be seen lurking around the armouries and playing with the Pipes and Drums. #Argylls, #31brigade, #militarypiper, #hamiltonmusical, #hamilton, #canadianarmy, #pipesanddrums, #4division, #schiehallion, #HighlandDancing https://youtu.be/NbpKYiI06x0

Today the Pipes and Drums are throwing Thursday back to July 2014, their performance at the Fort Henry Military Tattoo in Kingston, Ontario. The Pipes and Drums had the privilege to perform with the Schiehallion Dancers from Hamilton, Ontario that day. https://youtu.be/MpCSB9DUOD4

On Wednesday the pipes and drums reunited at the John Weir Foote armouries and had a drill practice.

Today we pause to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Unforgettable Missing in action - presumed dead... Was the wartime message families dread. Though far away, we seemed to feel Your pain from bursts of jagged steel. The reason is clear as time goes by, For us to live - you had to die. You lost your life and we lost you, What more could one be asked to do. To those on board a sunken ship, To those who flew their final trip, To those trapped in a burning tank, We need to remember and to thank. H L Murray

CWO J B (Jack) McQueen MMM served with the Argyll's in World War II as a stretcher bearer, and was wounded while performing his duty. After the war, on November 6 ,1948 , while returning from a regimental reunion in Toronto with the Pipes and Drums, the bus the members were traveling on collided with a streetcar killing 6 of the bus passengers and injuring 29, Jack was among those injured. In the 1970's Jack left his role as the lead drummer with the Pipes and Drums to accep...t the appointment as Regimental Sergeant Major, being promoted at the same to time Chief Warrant Officer. After his time as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Jack returned to the Pipes and Drums as the lead drummer and served there until his death. #31brigade, #argylls, #pipesanddrums, #hamont, #4div, #militarypiper, #canadianarmy, #hamilton, #hamiltonmusical, #drummers, #veterans, #remembranceday, #RememberThem See more

Our Drum Major, Kent Wilson, listening intently to veteran Morley Balinson after 2015 Remembrance Day parade. Morley served with the PPCLI in Korea and was the RSM of the Argylls. Morley was a fixture at every Remembrance Day parade, mess dinner and cadet event.

Yesterday, Pte Officer visited the graves of Billy Bishop, VC, Thomas Holmes, VC, and the home of John McCrae, the physician who wrote the poem In Flanders Fie...lds. We encourage other members of the regiment and the public to #PlaceAPoppy, remember, and reflect on the sacrifices made so that we may live in peace We Remember...Lest We Forget

Today the pipes and drums are throwing it back to the year 2000, one of six times the Argyll's participated in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Pipes and Drums has participated in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 1951, 1970, 1974, 1986, 2000 and 2012. Retired Pipe Major, CWO John Terence MMM, CD, was present five out of the six years. #argylls, #31brigade, #4div, #canadianarmedforces, #canadianarmy, #pipesanddrums, #militarypiper, #hamont, #hamilton, #hamilt...onmusical https://youtu.be/88xTLy3IpVw https://youtu.be/HkoeklWD7Uk

This past weekend, members of the Rifle Company and Pipes & Drums completed live-fire training at Winona Rifle Range. Section attacks and manoeuvring using blan...k ammunition also took place with various elements remaining segregated throughout the Exercise. Masks were worn when social distancing was not possible and Force Health Protection measures were adhered to throughout the conduct of all events Photos by MCpl Terence, MCpl Laman, & Lt Officer

Major Stokes has been a hero of mine since I was a young child, when my family and I would visit her and her husband, former commanding officer Lieutenant Colon...el Stokes. I remember on the wall of their house an article written by the Hamilton Spectator about Major Stokes being awarded the Order of Military Merit. Major Stokes enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces in 1956, becoming the first female officer to join the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. She served in both the Argyll pay office as the unit finance officer and as assistant adjutant. Major Stokes was a woman ahead of her time and paved the way for women in todays Canadian Armed Forces. She spoke about how hard it was for females back then, having to work twice as hard as their male counterparts and she was always the only female on every course she took. She states that she would tell the new females joining the Argylls that you have to earn the men’s respect. Major Stokes recalls being told that no woman shall be above the rank of captain in the unit, because major was a field rank and women were not in field roles in the unit at that time. Major Stokes attended the staff college in Kingston and was the only female on the course. She says that she felt that she had something to prove and therefore, again, worked twice as hard as her male counterparts. In 1973 Major Stokes, then Captain Stokes, paved the way once more for women in the military by becoming the first woman to be awarded the Order of Military Merit. Major Stokes was awarded the Order of Military Merit for the work she did while being stationed in Germany, attached to the Black Watch during the cold war. While there she staffed the coordination and evacuation plan of the women and children of the soldiers stationed in the European theater. Major stokes states that the cold war felt alot different in Europe then it did in Canada. Major Stokes states that there was always a threat of invasion. Major Stokes’ hard work and determination has set a standard for future generations to both admire and respect. Written by MCpl Jacqueline Terence #argylls, #canadianarmy, #hamont, #WomeninCAF, #31brigade, #army, #infantry, #hamilton, #4div

On October 28, 2020 a small group of representatives from the regiment honoured the outgoing RSM, CWO Grant Lawson MMM, CD and welcomed the incoming RSM, CWO Ma...rk Brewster CD in the Sergeant and Warrant Officers Mess of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. #argylls, #army, #infantry, #hamilton, #canadianarmy, #31brigade, #4division, #4div, #hamont See more

The pipes and drums welcome our new RSM and look forward to working with him.

With our Change of RSM fast approaching, the pipes and drums wish our outgoing RSM success in his future endeavors.

It's nice to be back training together. Whether it be in person or online, the Argylls are able to adapt to every situation. #argylls #canadianarmy #canadianarmedforces #infantry #pipesanddrums #hamont #hamilton #31brigade #4division #caf

The bells of Parliament Hill played several songs paying tribute to yesterday's events at its noon carillon recital today. It included The Campbells Are Coming,... or the Regimental March of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. That's the regiment Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was serving with when he was gunned down at the National War Memorial.

Today, we remember the service and sacrifice of Cpl Nathan Cirillo. Six years ago, our regimental family suffered a shocking blow upon hearing the news from Ott...awa. Today, we reflect and remember that while tragedies hurt, our triumphs and collective strength in the face of adversity are what define us. Once an Argyll, always an Argyll #LeCanadaSeSouvient #CanadaRemembers #RememberThem #army #wewillrememberthem Aujourd'hui, nous nous souvenons du service et du sacrifice du Cpl Nathan Cirillo. Il y a six ans, notre famille régimentaire a subi un choc lorsque nous avons appris la nouvelle d'Ottawa. Aujourd'hui, nous réfléchissons à cela et nous rappelons que si les tragédies nous blessent, nos triomphes et notre force collective face à l'adversité sont ce qui nous définit. Une fois un Argyll, toujours un Argyll.

On this day in 2002....Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second paid Hamilton a wee visit

Lt Officer, Pte Officer (pipes & drums) and MCpl Terence (pipes & drums) completed the Canada Army run virtually this weekend. Looking forward to next years run.

Our very own Hammertown hero!

Can you spot the Canadian Argylls? (Hint - there are three of them.)

On Wednesday August 26th Drummer Neil graduated from BMQ-L and on August 27 Cpl Terence was promoted to MCpl.

Happy Canada Day from the pipes & drums!

For anyone who’s interested

Congratulations to MCpl Hillock who placed 1st in her category in an online tenor drumming contest!!! The pipes & drums "play" a unique role in Argylls. We are both soldiers and musicians. MCpl Hillock is always maintaing her musical skills along with her skills as a fully trained infantry soldier. #soldierfirst #CAF #army #SoldierMusician

New Commanding Officer for Storied Hamilton Army Regiment The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Princess Louise's conducted a regimental change of comma...nd on May 23, 2020 at John Weir Foote Armoury in Hamilton, Ontario. Command of the regiment was passed from Lieutenant-Colonel Peter St. Denis, to Lieutenant-Colonel Carlo Tittarelli, with Colonel Joe Robinson, Commander of 31 Canadian Brigade Group, presiding over the ceremony. The Argylls were formed in 1903, and have earned battle honours from both world wars, as well as Afghanistan. Currently, the Regiment numbers approximately 150 Army Reserve soldiers, many of whom have served on overseas missions. LCol St. Denis has held the position of Commanding Officer since June of 2015, and had also previously held the position of Commanding Officer with the Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto. His career spans over 35 years, including overseas deployments to Cyprus and Afghanistan. He began his service in the regular force as a non-commissioned, regular force member of the Royal Canadian Regiment before becoming a Reservist. LCol Tittarelli started in the Army as a signaller before eventually commissioning as an infantry officer with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, then returning to Hamilton and joining the Argylls. In 2006 he deployed to Afghanistan, and completed his law degree in 2010, and now works as a lawyer in the community. The change of command was conducted as a small, formal event, in lieu of a parade due to COVID-19 restrictions, which do not permit formal parades. The ceremony was held in the Argylls' officer's mess with minimal participants and physical distancing measures observed. Many members of the Argylls are currently involved with ongoing support to COVID-19 efforts, including command of 31 Brigade Territorial Battle Group, a ready force for regional emergency response operations, and also have members overseas, and several preparing to go on overseas missions. Bdr Julia Currie, #31CBG Public Affairs #StrongProudReady #FortsFiersPrêts Un nouveau commandant pour un régiment d’Hamilton chargé d’histoire The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Princess Louise's a conduit un changement de commandement régimentaire le 23 mai 2020 au manège militaire John Weir à Hamilton en Ontario. Le commandement du régiment est passé du lieutenant-colonel Peter St. Denis au lieutenant-colonel Carlo Tittarelli sous la présidence du colonel Joe Robinson, commandant du 31e Groupe-Brigade du Canada, lors de la cérémonie. Les Argylls ont été fondés en 1903, et ont gagné des honneurs de guerre lors des deux guerres mondiales ainsi qu’en Afghanistan. Présentement, le régiment est composé d’environ 150 soldats de la Réserve de l’Armée, parmi eux plusieurs ont service en missions outremer. Lcol St. Denis était le commandant depuis juin 2015, et, aussi, a été commandant du Queen’s Own Rifles à Toronto auparavant. Sa carrière s’étend sur plus de 35 ans incluant des déploiements à Chypre et en Afghanistan. Il a débuté sa carrière comme militaire du rang dans la Force régulière avec le Royal Canadian Regiment avant de devenir réserviste. Lcol Tittarelli a commencé sa carrière dans l’Armée comme signaleur avant de prendre sa commission comme officier d’infanterie avec les Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, et ensuite retourner à Hamilton et se joindre aux Argylls. En 2006, il a déployé en Afghanistan et à complète son diplôme en droit en 2010 et travaille maintenant comme avocat dans la communauté. Le changement de commandant s’est effectué dans un petit événement formel en remplacement à une parade à cause de la COVID-19 qui ne nous permet pas de conduire des parades formelles. La cérémonie s’est tenue au mess des officiers des Argylls avec un minimum de participant et en suivant des mesures de distanciation physique. Plusieurs membres des Argylls sont présentement impliqués dans les efforts pour vaincre la COVID-19, incluant le commandement du 31e Groupement tactique territorial, une force prête pour répondre aux opérations d’urgence, et a, aussi, des membres déployés Outremer ainsi que plusieurs autres qui se préparent à un déploiement en mission à l’étranger. Bdr Julia Currie, #31GBC Affaires publiques.

"Argyll" pictured here with Hamilton Chief of Police Eric Girt, Sergeant Spencer and Captain Wonnacott. We look forward to introducing him to the regiment in the future.

Forgotten Rebel Highlanders... Two Hamilton legends finally meet at the Hamilton Music Awards, 2015.

The pipes and drums are proud to support this prestigious amateur event happening right in Hamilton! The contests namesake, George Sherriff, was a long time member and former PSgt of the Argylls.