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New Band Executive Council members elected for 2012

As a result of the annual band membership meeting of January 11th, 2012, the band's executive officers for this year are:

• President: Larry Koch
• Music Director: Greg MacDonald
• Band Manager: Colin Merry
• Quartermaster: Leisl Petrakis
• Treasurer: Graeme Parnell
• Secretary: Kiki Bentzen
• Education Director: Jim McKnight
• Member-at-Large: Loy Maslen

In Memory of Gordy Marsh, 1926 - 2011

A member of the KHPB since 1957, Gordy Marsh passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the age of 85. Gordy had been a consistent and reliable piper in the band and had served on the band’s Executive Council in various offices several times over the years.  But within the band Gordy was best known for his quirky sense of humor as exhibited in the band newsletter “The New Bugle”. Gordy acted as Editor-in-chief of the newsletter for more than 20 years. He also appointed himself as “Lead Cub Reporter” for the newsletter, and we could always find him tracking down players after a gig to “get the facts, ma’am” and then write a story for the next issue. He took his reporting seriously and would often attend band EC meetings as an observer so he could report on the administrative workings of the band.  

Gordy was an avid Mariner’s fan – you could tell because if the M’s were playing during a band practice, Gordy often wore an earpiece attached to a portable radio during practice so he wouldn’t miss a big play.  Gordy and Dwane Day, the only band member in the band longer than Gordy, were good friends and often travelled to practices, games and band gigs together.  Even after he retired from piping, Gordy continued to attend band practices, the latest only a few weeks ago.

Gordy was a loyal and devoted member of the Keith band. His many friends in the band will miss him dearly.

New Children's Book available by Bev Parnell

The Terrible Tenor, a children's book by KHPB Tenor drummer Bev Parnell, is available for purchase at www.xlibris.com/TheTerribleTenor.html. Get your copy today and follow the tale of Gracie McPhee, the Terrible Tenor Drummer.  You won't want to miss the action as bagpipers, dancers, and drummers fall prey to Gracie's charm and mischief in this picture book about one girl's wild ride at the Highland Games.

 ***   Keith Highlanders CD now available!   ***

The Keith Highlanders Pipe Band has released its first CD; 17 tracks recorded live at Kirkland Performance center during our 2005 and 2006 fall concerts. Order yours today from our store.

Looking for experienced Pipers and Drummers
The Keith Highlanders Pipe Band is one of the most successful pipe bands in the Seattle area. As a result of running a successful instruction program for pipers and drummers for several years, plus the  competition successes of the band, the band has attracted many new pipers and drummers. Come to one of our practices; the KHPB is the place to be!