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Jeff Ford, Conductor
Jeff has been an active member of the Galt Kiltie Band for the past 21
years. He has played clarinet and saxophone, and has served as assistant
Bandmaster during his years with the band.
Jeff received his Bachelor of Music from McMaster University in 1981,
and his Bachelor of Education from Queen's University the following year.
Jeff began his teaching career in Winnipeg, Manitoba. he returned to the
Waterloo Region and has been working as a music teacher with the Waterloo
Region District School Board since 1985.
Jeff is an active member of the music community in the Cambridge and
the Waterloo Region and is honoured to lead this distinguished group of
musicians.
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Gord Cupskey, Assistant Conductor
Gord Cupskey has been a full time member of the Galt Kiltie Band (GKB) since
joining as a 10 year old trumpeter in 1979. Living all his life here in
Cambridge, Gord is a graduate of Galt Collegiate Institute. Although excelling
at music through the years, he decided to follow in his Grandfathers footsteps
and pursue an education in Carpentry. His flair for “hands on” work has since
lead him into the locksmith business. He has held many committee positions
including 7 years as our President.
Gord continues to pursue musical interests
by playing and instructing in other groups as well. He is a Music Director with
the Preston Scout House Alumni Band, and also has his own group, the Silver
Leaves Brass Ensemble.
In 2009 Gord expressed an interest in conducting the
Kilties, and, with the support of the board, began training as a conductor. He
was offered (and accepted) the position of Assistant Band Master in 2010.
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