Conductor

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.

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.

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.