Founded in 1951 by
John Service, the Winnipeg Heather-Belle Pipe Band is a unique
mixture of talented female pipers and drummers. The Heather-Belles have built a
strong tradition of loyalty and dedication as many of its members have
participated in the band for more than 15 years.
With performances throughout
Canada, the United States, and Scotland, the
Heather-Belles have become well-known and respected in international circles. The
band's wide variety of appearances include the Canadian Ladies' Curling
Championships, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and the World's Fair. In
addition, the Heather-Belles also provided pipe backup for music legend Paul
McCartney in 1993.
The Heather-Belles are
honored to participate in the Vikingland Band Festival and
Drum Corps Classic. They extend their best wishes to all the units in this
weekend's competitions and in seasons to come.
Band Manager: Rick Henault
Pipe Major: Elaine Douglas
Drum Sergeant: Barb Burkowski
Repertoire: Traditional Scottish Pipe & Drum Medley
Number of Members: 28
