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In October 1966, four pipers and one drummer gathered at the Canadian Legion Hall in Lorain for the first practice of what had already been named the Lochaber Pipe Band.
The first engagement of the Band was a Social Night sponsored by the Canadian Legion, Post 54. The Legion had agreed to allow the Band to use their hall for practice and had purchased a bass drum for the Band. In return, the Band agreed to play for Legion functions as needed.
In the fall of 1967, the Band held the first of what became their “Annual Highland Ball.” The event was held at the upstairs hall of the Elyria Eagles, and was billed as "A Social Evening with the Lochaber Pipe Band". This event evolved into being called "The Mayor’s Ball" honoring the Mayors of neighboring Cities. Eventually it became Simply "The Lochaber Highland Ball."
The Band is a 501(c)(3) “Non-Profit” Corporation and all proceeds from band engagements and functions remains in the Band treasury to purchase uniforms, equipment, and supplies and provide for educational and charitable endeavors.
While the Band is not primarily a competition group, it has continued to make itself known with victories at the Ohio Scottish Games, Ligonier, Sarnia and Detroit.
Since its inception, the Band wore the Royal Stewart tartan. In 1998, new kilts were purchased in the Black Stewart tartan giving the Band a new look to enter the new Millennium.
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