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HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL RESULTS – 2017. Oban – 28th April to 1st May 2017. www.obanfestival.org ACCORDION & FIDDLE MASTERS ACCORDION 1st - Lagavullin Distillery Trophy 2nd – IainCampbell & Donald William Campbell Memorial Trophy 1st – Gary Sutherland, Fife 2nd – Emma Dickson, West Linton 3rd – Adin Graham, Fife FIDDLE 1st – Oban Distillery Trophy 2nd – Gordon MacLachlan Memorial Trophy 1st – George Davidson, Tarves 2nd – Shona MacFadyen, East Kilbride 3rd – Eilidh Anderson,, Banchory JUNIOR SOLO PIPING, CHANTER AND DRUMMING COMPETITION Class 21 Chanter – Under 12 years - Scale & 2 part tune Trophy: The Muir Trophy 1st – Grace Kelman, Inverness 2nd – William MacLean, Campbeltown 3rd – Calan McGuigan, Oban 4th – Katie MacEwand, Dunbeg 5th – Ross MacKay, Oban 6th – Cara Duncan, Oban Class 21A Chanter – Under 12years - 4 part tune Trophy – Argyll Print 1st – Tamzyn Cassidy, Dundee 2nd – Harrison Bishop, Newton Mearns Frances Shand Kydd Trophy – awarded to the most promising competitor in Classes 21,21A, and 21B. Awarded to – Grace Kelman, Inverness Class 21B Chanter – 12 years and under 14 years – March Trophy – Anthony Campbell Memorial 1st equal – Hannah Crowe, Oban 1st equal – Lisa McKellar, Campbeltown

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Class 22 Novice March – Under 14 years Trophy – Oban Electrical Services 1st – Thomas Wilson, Dromore, Co. Down 2nd – Matthew McKerral, Campbeltown 3rd – Fraser Hamilton, Paisley 4th – Katie Edmundson, Isle of Mull The Lodge Earraghaidheal Trophy will be awarded to the highest placed Argyll resident player in Class 22. Awarded to – Matthew McKerral, Campbeltown Class 22A Ground of a Piobaireachd – Under 15 years Trophy – D Watt & Son 1st – Thomas Young, Dunoon 2nd – Erin Byars, Dunbeg 3rd – Thomas Wilson, Dromore, Co. Down 4th – Innes Munro, Connel Class 23 Piobaireachd – Under 15 years Trophy – Pipe Dreams 1st – Christopher Happs, Gorebridge 2nd – Emma Hill, Connel 3rd – Gregor MacDonald, North Connel 4th – Robert Allen, Chryston, Glasgow 5th – Eosaph Caimbeul, An Caol 6th – Archie Clark, Spean Bridge Class 24 March – Under 15 years Trophy – The Willie MacCallum Trophy for March Playing 1st – Brodie Watson-Massey, Edinburgh 2nd – Ross Connor, Campbeltown 3rd – Robert Allen, Chryston, Glasgow 4th – Emma Hill, Connel 5th – Gregor MacDonald, North Connel 6th – Christopher Happs, Gorebridge Class 24A Strathspey & Reel – Under 15 years Trophy – The Tommy Askew Memorial Trophy 1st – Robert Allen, Chryston, Glasgow 2nd – Ross Connor, Campbeltown 3rd – Brodie Watson-Massey, Edinburgh 4th – Gregor MacDonald, North Connel 5th – Christopher Happs, Gorebridge 6th – Innes Munro, Connel The Billy Kirkham Trophy – awarded to the player with the highest aggregate in Classes 23, 24, 24A, & 24B. Awarded to – Robert Allen, Chryston, Glasgow

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Class 24B Jig – Under 15 years Trophy – The Cameron Family 1st – Christopher Happs, Gorebridge 2nd – Robert Allen, Chryston, Glasgow 3rd – Brodie Watson-Massey, Edinburgh 4th – Innes Munro, Connel 5th – Ross Connor, Campbeltown 6th – Thomas Young, Dunoon Class 25 Piobaireachd – 15 years and under 18 years Trophy 1st– Angus MacAlister Memorial Quaich Trophy 2nd – William Leslie Meikle Memorial Cup 1st – Andrew Ferguson, Dollar 2nd – Lewis Russell, Livingston 3rd – Jamie Niall Campbell, Strachur 4th – Calum Craib, Benbecula 5th – Jennie MacLean, Dunbeg 6th – Ben Muir, Longniddry Class 26 March – 15 years and under 18 years Trophy – Ryan MacPhail Memorial Trophy 1st – Lewis Russell, Livingston 2nd – Andrew Ferguson, Dollar 3rd – Calum Craib, Benbecula 4th – Kate MacPherson, Benderloch 5th – Robert MacIsaac, Falkirk 6th – Jamie Niall Campbell, Strachur Class 26A Strathspey & Reel – 15 years and under 18 years Trophy – Chris Crowe 1st – Andrew Ferguson, Dollar 2nd – Lewis Russell, Livingston 3rd – Kate MacPherson, Benderloch 4th – Robert MacIsaac, Falkirk 5th – Calum Craib, Benbecula 6th – Harry Adair, Kilmartin Class 26B Hornpipe & Jig – 15 years and under 18 years Trophy – Bill Crowe 1st – Andrew Ferguson, Dollar 2nd – Lewis Russell, Livingston 3rd – Calum Craib, Benbecula 4th – Ben Muir, Longniddry 5th – Robert MacIsaac, Falkirk 6th – Jamie Niall Campbell, Strachur

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The Allan MacInnes Memorial Trophy – awarded to the player with the most aggregate points in Classes 25, 26, 26A, & 26B. Awarded to – Andrew Ferguson, Dollar Class 400 Stick & Pad (14 years & under) Trophy: Oban Music 1st – Robbie MacKay, Oban 2nd – Robert Allen, Chryston, Glasgow 3rd – Musashi Miller, Oban 4th – Sam MacDonald, Kilmore Class 401 March (4 part) (14 years & under) Trophy: Royal Bank of Scotland 1st – Zoe Cook, Oban Class 401A 6/8 March (14 years & under) Trophy: Netherlorn Shield 1st - Zoe Cook, Oban Class 402 Hornpipe & Jig (15 years & under 18 years) Trophy: United Auctions 1st – Rachel Thom, Livingston Class 403 Part March, 4 Part Strathspey, 4 Part Reel (15 years & under 18 years) Trophy: The Adam McCracken Trophy 1st – Rachel Thom, Livingston 2nd – Lewis MacDonald, Dunoon SENIOR PIPING Class 27 Piobaireachd – Grade A & P Trophies – 1st – Cooper Salver 2nd – Dugald MacColl Memorial 1st – Darach Urquhart, Glasgow 2nd – Angus J MacColl, Benderloch 3rd – Jamie Forrester, London 4th – Craig Sutherland, Crieff 5th – Peter McCalister, Dunblane .

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Class 27A Piobaireachd – Grade B Trophies – 1st – Royal Bank of Scotland 2nd – Walter Drysdale 1st – Sarah Muir, Glasgow 2nd – Ben Duncan, Edinburgh 3rd – Steven Leask, Irvine 4th – Jamie Elder, Auchtermuchty 5th – J Ross Cowan, Motherwell Class 27B Piobaireachd – Grade C Trophies – 1st - Ronald Lawrie Memorial Trophy 2nd – Walter Drysdale Memorial 1st – John Cameron, Falkirk 2nd – Eireann MacKay 3rd – John Dew, Crieff 4th – Dan Nevins 5th – Scott MacLean, Kilmartin Class 28 March, Strathspey & Reel – Grade A & P Trophies – 1st - Reid Family Trophy 2nd – HIMDF 1st – Craig Sutherland, Crieff 2nd – Angus J MacColl, Benderloch 3rd – Gordon Bruce, Kilwinning 4th – Jamie Forrester, London 5th – Sarah Muir, Glasgow Class 28A March, Strathspey & Reel – Grade B Trophy – Riona T MacInnes 1st – Jonathon Simpson, Bo’ness 2nd – Greig Canning, Edinburgh 3rd – Edward Gaul, Dundee 4th – Peter McCalister, Dunblane 5th – Andy Wilson, Co. Down Class 28B March, Strathspey & Reel – Grade C Trophy – Fusion Marine 1st – Ciaren Ross, Alva 2nd – John Dew, Crieff 3rd – Scott MacLean, Kilmartin 4th – Alastair MacLean, Oban

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5th – Eireann MacKay ACCORDION – JUNIOR & OPEN Class 31 Traditional Scottish – March – under 12 years Trophy: HIMDF 1st – Alexander MacDonald, North Connel 2nd – Calan McGuigan, Oban The Frances Shand Kydd Trophy - awarded at the judge’s discretion to the most promising competitor in Class 31A. Winner – Calan McGuigan, Oban Class 31A March, Strathspey & Reel (Traditional) – Under 12 years Trophy – Islay Accordion Club 1st – Donnie MacCorquodale, North Connel Class 31B Gaelic Waltzes – 12 years and under 16 years Trophy – Iain MacPhail 1st –Isla MacCormick, Oban 2nd – Emma McPhee, Taynuilt Class 32 March, Strathspey & Reel – 12 years and under 16 years Trophy – Iona Shop 1st – Emma McPhee, Taynuilt 2nd – Isla MacCormick, Oban The John Allan Memorial Cup – awarded for the highest aggregate in Classes 31B, 32 and 33 Awarded to – Emma McPhee, Taynuilt OPEN ACCORDION Trophy – Mr & Mrs Hugh MacInnes, Beechglade -for highest aggregate in Classes 34A & 35A Winner – John Weaks, Glasgow Class 34A March, Strathspey & Reel – Button 1st – John Weaks, Glasgow Class 34B March, Strathspey & Reel (Traditional) – Open Trophy – McIntee Family 1st – Adin Graham, Fife 2nd – Kirsty MacCormick, Oban 3rd – Emma McPhee, Taynuilt Class 35A

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March, Strathspey & Reel (Pipe) – Button 1st - John Weaks, Glasgow Class 35B March, Strathspey & Reel (Pipe) – Open Trophy – Neil Sinclair 1st – Adin Graham, Fife The Jimmy Shand Scotrail Trophy – awarded for the highest aggregate in Classes 34B & 35B. Awarded to – Adin Graham, Fife Class 36A Gaelic Waltzes (Traditional) – Open Trophy – Iain MacPhail 1st – Adin Graham, Fife 2nd – Emma McPhee, Taynuilt 3rd – Kirsty MacCormick, Oban Class 36B Own Composition – Accordion or Fiddle Trophy – Angus & Ella MacFadyen Memorial Trophy 1st – Adin Graham, Fife FIDDLE Class 42 March, Strathspey & Reel – 12 years and under 16 years Trophy – Accordion Club 1st – Rosie Winchester, Keith 2nd – Rhiann Matthew, Tarland 3rd – Rachel Havlin, Ellon Class 43 Slow Air – 12 years and under 16 years Trophy: McLachlan Trophy 1st – Rosie Wnchester, Keith 2nd – Rhiann Matthew, Tarland 3rd – Rachel Havlin, Ellon Class 44 March, Strathspey & Reel – Open Trophy – Calum MacPhail 1st – George Davidson, Tarves 2nd – Shona MacFadyen, East Kilbride 3rd – Jack Westwell, Edinburgh Class 45 Slow Air (Traditional) – Open Trophy – Christine MacKenzie 1st – George Davidson, Tarves 2nd – Jack Westwell, Edinburgh

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3rd – Shona MacFadyen, East Kilbride WOODWIND & BRASS The HIMDF Lorne Trophies will be awarded to the overall winner in Woodwind and overall winner in Brass competitions. Woodwind Winner – Katie Houston, Taynuilt Brass Winner – Amy Paterson, Campbeltown Class 210 Woodwind – Secondary 1st year 1st – Morag Inall, Taynuilt 2nd – Sarah Garvin, Oban Class 310 Brass – Secondary 1st Year 1st – Kyle Paterson, Campbeltown Class 211 Woodwind – Secondary 2nd & 3rd year 1st – Rowan Chisolm, Taynuilt 2nd – Maria Clark, Oban 3rd – Alice Jackson, Oban Class 212 Woodwind – Secondary 4th, 5th & 6th year 1st – Katie Houston, Taynuilt 2nd – Alex Hardie, Oban 3rd – Katrin McNaught, Stewarton Class 312 Brass – Secondary 4th, 5th & 6th year 1st – Amy Paterson, Campbeltown 2nd – Clara Robinson, Belfast 3rd – Paul Mathers, Leven Class 213/313 Ensemble 1st – Oban High School Ensemble Class 214/314 Duet Woodwind or Brass 1st – Rowan Chisolm & Katie MacCorquodale, Taynuilt SINGING PRIMARY The Gillies Cup – awarded for the highest marks overall in singing competitions.

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Awarded to – Lori Den Heijer, Benderloch Class 63 Scots Song - Primary Trophy – HIMDF 1st – Elasaid MacLean, Lismore 2nd – Lori Den Heijer, Benderloch 3rd – Feorlin Renton, Inveraray Class 67 Vocal Solo Girls – Primary 6 & 7 Trophy: Frances Shand Kydd 1st – Karyn Black, Benderloch 2nd – Lori Den Heijer, Benderloch Class 69 Classical Song - Primary Trophy – HIMDF 1st – Karyn Black, BEnderloch 2nd – Lori Den Heijer, Benderloch Class 70 Vocal Duet – Primary 1st – Karyn Black & Lori Den Heijer, Benderloch Class 71 Songs from the Shows – Primary Trophy: Berni McMillan 1st – Lori Den Heijer, Benderloch 2nd – Ealasaid MacLean, Lismore 3rd – Karyn Black, Benderloch SECONDARY & OPEN Class 72 Scots Song – Secondary 1 – 2 Trophy: Margaret Farmer 1st – Brodie Sloss, Oban Class 73 Scots Song – Secondary 3 + Trophy: HIMDF 1st – Holly Renton, Inveraray 2nd – Maria Clark, Oban Class 74 Classical Song – Secondary 1 – 2 Trophy: Iona Shop Cup 1st – Brodie Sloss, Oban Class 76A

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Songs from the Shows – Secondary 1 – 2 Trophy: Frances Grant 1st – Brodie Sloss, Oban 2nd – Emma MacGregor, Connel Class 76B Songs from the Shows – Secondary 3 + Trophy: MacKinnon Family 1st – Holly Renton, Inveraray 2nd - Maria Clark, Oban Class 82 Folk Singing Solo Trophy: Oban Gaelic Choir 1st – Shona Keith, Lochgilphead The Anne MacDougall Memorial Trophy awarded for the person with the highest aggregate in Classes 84 & 85 Winner – Shona Keith, Lochgilphead Class 84 Scottish Song (English or Gaelic) Trophy: Argyll Oils 1st – Shona Keith, Lochgilphead 2nd – Alison McGinty, Ardrishaig Class 85 Songs from the Shows Trophy: The Highlands Restaurant 1st – Emma Baird, Taynuilt 2nd – Shona Keith, Lochgilphead 3rd - Alison McGinty, Ardrishaig Class 86 Classical Song Trophy: HIMDF 1st – Shona Keith, Lochgilphead 2nd – Alison McGinty, Ardrishaig LADY FERMOY PIANO & CLÀRSACH COMPETITIONS The Lady Fermoy Trophy – awarded for the most meritorious performance overall in the piano competitions for those 18 years and under. Awarded to – Paul Mathers, Leven PIANO Class 90 Pianoforte Solo – Grade 1 Trophy – Caroline Boyle 1st – Megan Day, Taynuilt

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Class 94 Pianoforte Solo – Grade 3 Trophy – Sheila Sinclair 1st – Mairi MacCorquodale, Connel 2nd – Ashleigh Sim, Taynuilt Class 98A Pianoforte Solo – Classical Period 1st - Paul Mathers, Leven Class 99 Pianoforte Solo - Ragtime & Blues 1st – Marnie Clark, Castle Douglas 2nd – Lewis Sutherland, Glasgow Class 100A Pianoforte Solo - Romantic Period Grade 6 & above 1st – Paul Mathers, Leven 2nd – Marnie Clark, Castle Douglas 3rd - Domhall MacGriogair, Glasgow The Margaret Burns Trophy – awarded for the most meritorious performance overall in adult classes 100C & 100D. Awarded to – Jack Westwell, Edinburgh Class 100C Pianoforte Solo – Classical Period (Adult advanced) 1st – Jack Westwell, Edinburgh 2nd –Molidh MacGriogair, Glasgow Class 100D Pianoforte Solo – Modern Period (Adult advanced) 1st – Jack Westwell, Edinburgh Class 101A Pianoforte Solo – Modern (Advanced) 1st – Lewis Sutherland, Glasgow 2nd – Domhnall MacGriogair, Glasgow CLÀRSACH Class 51 Solo beginners Trophy: The Campbell Family 1st – Breagha Dunbar, Inverness Class 55 Solo – Advanced 1st – Breagha Charlton, Taynuilt

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2nd – Isabelle Davidson, Perth Class 58 Solo – Recital of Scottish/Gaelic Music 1st – Anna Westwell, Oban 2nd – Breagha Charlton, Taynuilt Class 59 Solo – Non Traditional 1st - Anna Westwell, Oban SCHOOLS SINGING AND RECORDER Class 61 Primary Choirs – Accompanied Trophy – Sinclair Family 1st – Rockfield Primary 2nd – Taynuilt Primary 3rd – Lochnell Primray RECORDER Class 103 Primary Recorder Groups Trophy – Agnes Connelly 1st – Barcaldine Primary 2nd – Dunbeg Primary B 3rd – Dunbeg Primary A

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