21/10/2025
🥁Snare Judge 🥁
Born and raised in Kingston, Chris began drumming in 1981 after years of following his brother Scott to band practices and competitions. His first teacher, Ian Craig of the Rob Roy Pipe Band, introduced him to a lifelong passion nurtured by several outstanding instructors, including Dave and Elizabeth Danskin, Al Savage, Hugh Cameron, Harvey Dawson, and Graham Kirkwood. Chris credits Kirkwood and his brother for helping him understand the deep connection between piping and drumming.
Over his long solo career, Chris earned major accolades, including the PPBSO Champion Supreme titles for Grades 4, 3, and 2 in consecutive years during the mid-1980s, later capturing the professional title in 2015. A highlight was representing Canada at the 1990 World Solo Drumming Championships, where he placed 8th in the under-18 category.
As leader of the Rob Roy drum corps for more than 30 years, Chris guided his players to many victories, with the 2016 North American Championship in Maxville standing out as his proudest moment. He also played with top bands such as the Niagara Regional Police and Peel Regional Police, competing successfully at the World Championships.
Being a respected and passionate teacher since 1988, Chris has mentored many successful drummers through out the Ottawa branch. He currently holds an “A” judging certification in snare drumming.
🗓Dates: October 25th @ 6:00 pm
📍Location: Junior Ranks Mess (3rd Floor), 4 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9, Canada
🎟Register: https://www.ppbso-ottawa.org/knockout-series
🎼Requirements:
Snare A: MSR (min. 4 parts each)
Snare C: 2/4 March (2 parts)
